‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians

Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions

News of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has been greeted with joy by Palestinians, but a more wary approach in Israel, where demonstrators both in favour and against the deal have taken to the streets in protest.

The deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday, is made up of three stages: in the first 42-daylong phase, 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released at the end of each week in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. In Gaza, the 2.3m population – nearly all of whom are displaced from their homes – will be allowed to move freely around the territory, and there is expected to be a huge increase in aid supplies.

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