British families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are reacting with cautious hope to the ceasefire deal that has been negotiated to end the 15 months of war in Gaza. The 94 hostages still held by Hamas - 34 of whom are presumed dead - will be released under the deal in various stages, US President Joe Biden has confirmed.

As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a small number of families whose loved ones remain captive in Gaza are saying “No” to a deal.

They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.