Israel, Hamas reach long-awaited ceasefire deal to end Gaza war

Supporters of Israeli hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas block a road as they demand a deal during a protest amid ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Jan. 13, 2025.
Supporters of Israeli hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas block a road as they demand a deal during a protest amid ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Jan. 13, 2025.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end the Gaza war, US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday, over 15 months after the October 7 attack by Iran-backed militants triggered the bloody conflict.