Celebrations have broken out in the Gaza Strip following media reports that Israel and the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
According to eyewitnesses, tens of thousands of jubilant people have taken to the streets. Images circulating on Palestinian and social media show people singing and dancing. Men can also be seen apparently crying with joy.
According to several Israeli media outlets, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners.
However, this has yet to be officially confirmed. Israel said there were still several unresolved clauses and that it hoped to finalize the details later Wednesday evening.
Palestinians celebrate after news of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, mediator Qatar announces. Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
