Residents of Gaza and Israel react to the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, which is due to begin on January 19.

The long-awaited accord aims to end the 15-month war.

Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping 251, taking them back to Gaza as hostages.

The attack sparked a massive Israeli offensive against Gaza that has killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

The people of Gaza and Israel have shared how they feel, now there is a ceasefire and a hostage deal.