Ceasefire underway in Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has started in Gaza after it was delayed for three hours.

A ceasefire is a deal where two sides formally agree to both pause attacks and stop fighting.

It was meant to begin early on Sunday morning but was delayed because some terms of the agreement hadn't been met in time.

This is the first phase of the ceasefire where hostages and prisoners are expected to be released following 15 months of war.

The war in Gaza began on 7 October 2023, when Hamas - an armed group that the UK has deemed a terrorist organisations - attacked Israel.

Since then, Israel has carried out air strikes and sent soldiers into Gaza, where many Palestinians live.