Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire agreement designed to end 15-month Gaza war

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire Supporters of Israeli hostages hug each other, as they attend a protest to demand a deal to bring every hostage home at once, amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations, in Tel Aviv on January 15, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)India Today World DeskNew Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 15, 2025 23:02 IST

Israel and Hamas, who have been embroiled in a 15-month-long war in Gaza, have reached a ceasefire deal, news agency Reuters reported quoting an official.

The war that erupted on October 7, 2023, after Hamas militants attacked Israel with rockets, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and has kept the middle-east on the edge all this while.

The deal between the warring factions provisions a six-week preliminary ceasefire phase and will include a systematic withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and an exchange of hostages held by the respective parties, the news report said. The truce is yet to be formally announced.

The truce came after months of ceasefire talks and negotiation talks led by Egypt and Qatar, supported by the US. Interestingly, the deal came days ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration for a second time in office.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

Published By: Poorva JoshiPublished On: Jan 15, 2025

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