Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked both the outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, and the President-elect of that country, Donald Trump, for their help in achieving the ceasefire. The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza has not stopped Israeli bombings in the area.

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

Rockets fired from Gaza and intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system over Israeli skies are seen from Gaza City, on May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File) DOHA, Qatar — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip,