Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the war in Gaza. The deal is designed to broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict, the mediator Qatar has said. The agreement is set to be officially accepted by Israel after a cabinet meeting on Thursday.

At least 80 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza, it has been reported. A ceasefire and hostage return deal was reached on Wednesday, but has yet to be ratified by the Israeli parliament. According to authorities in Gaza, 81 people have been killed in the last 24 hours and 188 have been injured.

Israeli air strikes are continuing in Gaza ahead of the ceasefire agreement and hostage deal with Hamas, which comes into effect on Sunday, subject to the Israeli cabinet’s approval. The strikes killed 73 people overnight,

A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has been reached between Israel and Hamas after more than 15 months of war. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have mediated the long-running efforts

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Wednesday's cease-fire agreement will pause more than 15 months of war and prompt the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Former Israeli diplomat Shahar Azani reacts to the hostage and cease-fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas on ‘Outnumbered.’

After months of negotiating, Israel and Hamas are closer than ever at reaching a ceasefire deal. The National breaks down how the ceasefire could unfold.

If Israel and Hamas both agree to the deal, fighting will end for at least 42 days and dozens of hostages will be released.