Part of the first phase of the deal, which takes effect on 19 January, will see Israeli forces pull back from populated areas of Gaza, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their homes. Hundreds of aid lorries will also be allowed into the territory each day.

Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.

American families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza have been in contact with negotiators as a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been agreed to in principle​, CBS News has learned.

Hope and mourning are among the mix of emotions brought on by the news of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. In the first phase of the deal – which is set to begin on Sunday – Hamas and Israel agreed to halt fighting in Gaza and to the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians prisoners.

Marking an end to more than 15 months of deadly conflict, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on Wednesday.

Israeli forces bombards Gaza shortly after the ceasefire deal was announced with Hamas. IDF bombing came even as Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating the ceasefire agreement. Watch. #israel #gaza #cea

Pro-Palestinian groups in Canada say a newly negotiated ceasefire deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip will not end their regular demonstrations in cities like Toronto, while a national Jewish advocacy group says it "will not rest" until every hostage held by Hamas is released.