A ceasefire and hostage deal between Hamas and Israel has been reached after intensive negotiations in Qatar. These images capture how Palestinians and Israelis reacted to the news.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

After nearly a year and a half of war in Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal was struck between Israel and Hamas. The deal was mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar and will begin this weekend.