Devastation: aerial views of Gaza after ceasefire – in pictures

Palestinians begin search for Gaza’s missing as they return to ruined homes

Ceasefire celebrations replaced by shock and sorrow as people begin to assess the scale of devastation

Published: 20 Jan 2025

Freed British-Israeli hostage is ‘happiest person in the world’

Emily Damari, released with two other hostages after 471 days in captivity, overjoyed after being reunited with familyMiddle East crisis – live updates

Published: 20 Jan 2025

‘I can’t believe I have survived’: the day the Gaza ceasefire finally arrived

The deal has made it possible to hope that the nightmares of the Israeli hostages and the people of Gaza can begin to end

Published: 19 Jan 2025

‘Should we grieve, rejoice or cry?’: Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire

Celebrations break out across the territory but many are worried the deal will break down and war will resume

Published: 19 Jan 2025