After Israel’s refusal to withdraw its security forces from the mosque compound, Hamas launches a sustained rocket barrage from Gaza into Israel. In retaliation, Israel responds with airstrikes on Gaza. This violent conflict persists for 11 days, resulting in the loss of a minimum of 250 lives in Gaza and 13 in Israel.

President Joe Biden confirmed Wednesday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been reached. The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange.

Marking an end to more than 15 months of deadly conflict, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on Wednesday.

Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire agreement to bring some of the remaining hostages home and halt the bloodshed after 15 months of conflict.

Israelis holding placards with the names and faces of hostages held in Gaza embraced in Tel Aviv while Palestinians in Khan Younis cheered amid reports of a deal that would pause fighting and see the release of both Israelis captives and Palestinians prisoners.