Residents of Gaza and Israel react to the ceasefire and the release of hostages

Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, which will begin on January 19.

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

Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping 251, taking them back to Gaza as hostages.

The attack sparked a massive Israeli offensive on Gaza that killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas’ health ministry.

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