Israel and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a deal that would lead to the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Here's what a family member of one of the hostages had to say.

They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza gathered on Wednesday in the Tel Aviv square where they have held rallies for more than a year, as news trickled out of the agreement struck with Hamas to halt the fighting in Gaza and bring the hostages home.

After months of deadlock, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement.

Mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting b