After 467 days of violence, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached and will come into effect on Sunday, pending Israeli government approval.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators said Wednesday, suggesting a pause may be coming soon in the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

Israel has agreed to allow wounded Palestinians to leave Gaza for treatment and open the Rafah crossing with Egypt seven days after phase one begins. The second phase of the deal will involve the release of all remaining captives, including male soldiers, and more Palestinian prisoners in exchange.