The deal is supposed to see all Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists released, and the war stopped.
The ceasefire deal comes after about one year and three months since the war started in October 2023.
It could be recalled that the war started after Hamas terrorists attacked Israelis, killing some and abducting a lot more others.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a coordinated attack on Israel.
The attack marked the first invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
The attack, codenamed “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” began with a barrage of over 4,300 rockets launched into Israel.
It was followed by vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel.
The attack resulted in significant casualties, with 1,139 people killed, including 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nationals, and 373 members of the security forces.
Additionally, 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded at the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, an open-air music festival celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot near kibbutz Re’im.
Hamas militants also infiltrated several Israeli communities, including Kfar Aza, Be’eri, and Nir Oz, killing residents and abducting hostages.
The attack was widely condemned by governments around the world, with many describing it as a terrorist attack.
The Israel-Hamas war, which started in 2023, has resulted in a staggering number of casualties.
As of December 10, 2024, the reported death toll stands at over 46,000 people, with 44,786 Palestinians and 1,706 Israelis killed.
Breakdown of Casualties:
Palestinian Casualties: 44,786, with 80% believed to be civilians
Israeli Casualties: 1,706, including 815 civilians killed in the October 7 attacks
Journalists and Media Workers: 141-156 killed
Humanitarian Aid Workers: Over 224 killed, including 179 UNRWA employees
The conflict has also resulted in widespread destruction, displacement, and a humanitarian crisis.
Presently, over 2.2 million displaced people in Gaza are experiencing food insecurity at emergency levels.
The ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been regarded as a welcome development, as it signals an end to the humanitarian crisis witnessed since the war broke out.