Israel and the Palestinian Militant group Hamas were locked in a fierce war for the last 11 days.
The Israeli military says Hamas fired more than 4,300 rockets towards them.
Israel then struck more than 1,000 militant targets in Gaza.
225 terrorists were killed during the fighting.
In Israel 12 people, including two children, were killed.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry,
243 people, including more than 100 women and children died.
Hamas has not given casualty figures for fighters.
Because of the rising death toll & severe escalation of violence between Israel & Hamas
Egypt intervened for a ceasefire and brokered a deal.
Talks were held between Israel & Hamas to discuss each party's demands.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Egypt's proposal with its Defence minister.
The Defence minister agreed and Hamas agreed to the deal as well.
A ceasefire was then announced on 21st May at 2am.
Both Israel and Hamas claimed victory in the conflict.
Egypt will send two security delegations to Israel and Gaza to ensure the implementation of the truce.
On the day the ceasefire was announced fresh clashes broke out at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said,
“Palestinians had thrown stones at officers
but the situation has been brought under control."
The strict blockade at the Israel-Gaza border
has been temporarily opened because of the ceasefire,
to allow food, fuel, medicine and movement of people.
The country has also lifted emergency restrictions inside Israeli borders.
The ceasefire has allowed people to go back to their daily lives.
After announcement of the ceasefire, people in Gaza who were staying indoors fearing the deadly missiles,
are now able to go outside in relative safety.
Adults and children are walking around clearing the rubble and shattered glass.
We will have to wait and watch what happens next.