Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.

Crowds erupted in celebration across Gaza as news of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas spread. For Gazans, it marked an end to 15 months of devastation, with people embracing and chanting in jubilation.

The Israeli government and Hamas were still working on logistics. The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious hope by Israelis and Palestinians after 15 months of war.