Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza

NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf,

Greg Myre, Itay Stern, Anas Baba, Greg Dixon

Published January 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM EST

Palestinians gathered in the garden of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza to celebrate after US President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of hostage deal, on January 15, 2025 in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what the war has meant for both sides and for the Middle East region.

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