Gazans and Israelis react to ceasefire and hostage release agreement

Israel and Hamas reach an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages starting on January 19.

The long-awaited agreement aims to end the 15-month-long war.

Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and abducting 251 people who were taken back to Gaza as hostages.

The attack marked the beginning of a large-scale Israeli offensive on Gaza, during which more than 46,000 Palestinians were killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

People in Gaza and Israel have shared how they feel, now that a ceasefire and hostage agreement has been reached.