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Palestinians in Gaza erupt in celebration at news of ceasefire

15 January 2025 18:13 GMT

Thousands of Palestinians in the decimated Gaza Strip came out on Wednesday to celebrate news that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas. 

Celebrations have erupted across the besieged enclave, including in Gaza's Deir el-Balah and Khan Younis, where thousands of Palestinians flooded the streets, flashing peace signs and waving the Palestinian flag. 

Palestinians have endured 15 months of ferocious Israeli bombardment and attacks, which have killed at least 46,584 people. 

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Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on 15 January 2025 (Ramadan Abed/Reuters)

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Palestinians celebrate the news fn a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on 15 January 2025 (Reuters)

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Palestinians wave flags and make peace signs while journalist reports from Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, on 15 January 2025 (Mohammed Salem/Reuters)