Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks has told the BBC. There was no confirmation from the Israeli government or Hamas, but a Hamas official earlier told the BBC it had approved a draft from Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators.

GAZA: Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday (Jan 15) as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 mo

A large number of Palestinians in Gaza stepped out of their houses to celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that was agreed on Wednesday, bringing pause to 15-month-old conflict