Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war

US President Joe Biden confirmed the deal, which involves a full and complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of all the hostages held by Hamas

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says easing “the tremendous suffering caused by this conflict” is the first priority, with the UN ready to increase aid deliveries to the Palestinians

Despite the deal, which does not come into effect until Sunday, 19 January, the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency reported that Israeli airstrikes killed more than 20 people on Wednesday