Eight political figures who played parts in the agreement
Gaza ceasefire deal – live updates
First phase of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and Hamas
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas for the Gaza Strip has come into effect. The deal is hoped to bring about a pause to Israeli bombardment, a break in the siege and an exchange of captives.
The US has been Israel’s biggest military and political backer during two years of attacks on Gaza that have killed more than 67,000 people, with Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden sending more explosives than any other country to Israel while repeatedly blocking diplomatic efforts to end the bombing.
