Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire deal this week that would include the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli custody.

The deal represents the second ceasefire since the war started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an attack into Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. The military offensive launched by Israel in response has killed at least 46,645 Palestinians and injured more than 110,000 in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

The first ceasefire, in November 2023, lasted about a week. In that period, 105 hostages being held by Hamas were released, while Israel released about 240 prisoners from Israeli jails.

Phase one of the new deal is expected to start at some point Sunday and last for six weeks.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

A retro Volkswagen bus sits among burned-out homes in Malibu, California, on Thursday, January 9. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fweather%2Flive-news%2Ffire-los-angeles-california-palisades-ventura-eaton-01-15-25-hnk%23cm5yks5xs00053b6sgb6mc2zv">The vehicle stood out among a sea of destruction</a> as it sustained minimal damage in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F07%2Fweather%2Fgallery%2Fcalifornia-wildfires%2Findex.html">wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles County</a>. “I’m speechless to see all the houses burnt, and I can’t believe that Azul the bus — that’s what we named it — survived,” the van’s owner, Megan Krystle Weinraub, told CNN’s Erin Burnett.
A retro Volkswagen bus sits among burned-out homes in Malibu, California, on Thursday, January 9. The vehicle stood out among a sea of destruction as it sustained minimal damage in the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles County. “I’m speechless to see all the houses burnt, and I can’t believe that Azul the bus — that’s what we named it — survived,” the van’s owner, Megan Krystle Weinraub, told CNN’s Erin Burnett.
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US President Joe Biden delivers <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F15%2Fpolitics%2Fkey-lines-from-president-joe-bidens-farewell-address%2Findex.html">his farewell address to the nation</a> from the White House Oval Office on Wednesday, January 15. He used his 19-minute address to frame his four-year presidency on his own terms — and to appeal for a brand of politics that he sees as rapidly disappearing.
US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the White House Oval Office on Wednesday, January 15. He used his 19-minute address to frame his four-year presidency on his own terms — and to appeal for a brand of politics that he sees as rapidly disappearing.
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Dillon Stith, a pro basketball player with the Cairns Taipans, tries to gather the ball during an NBL match in Sydney on Sunday, January 12.
Dillon Stith, a pro basketball player with the Cairns Taipans, tries to gather the ball during an NBL match in Sydney on Sunday, January 12.
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Drivers compete during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally on Monday, January 13. The stage was held in Saudi Arabia between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh.
Drivers compete during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally on Monday, January 13. The stage was held in Saudi Arabia between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh.
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Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, stands front and center as he attends <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F14%2Fpolitics%2Ftakeaways-pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearing%2Findex.html">his confirmation hearing</a> in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 14. During his hearing, Hegseth said he is “not a perfect person” but was defiant in the face of multiple allegations surrounding his past conduct.
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, stands front and center as he attends his confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 14. During his hearing, Hegseth said he is “not a perfect person” but was defiant in the face of multiple allegations surrounding his past conduct.
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Ohio State defensive back Jaylen McClain celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F10%2Fsport%2Fohio-state-beats-texas-cotton-bowl%2Findex.html">the Buckeyes defeated Texas 28-14</a> in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, January 10. Ohio State will play Notre Dame in college football’s national championship game on January 20.
Ohio State defensive back Jaylen McClain celebrates after the Buckeyes defeated Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, January 10. Ohio State will play Notre Dame in college football’s national championship game on January 20.
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Seagulls fly near the Baltic Sea in Scharbeutz, Germany, on Friday, January 10.
Seagulls fly near the Baltic Sea in Scharbeutz, Germany, on Friday, January 10.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, January 16. It was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F16%2Fscience%2Fnew-glenn-launch-blue-origin%2Findex.html">the maiden voyage for New Glenn</a>, Blue Origin’s first rocket powerful enough to launch satellites into space.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, January 16. It was the maiden voyage for New Glenn, Blue Origin’s first rocket powerful enough to launch satellites into space.
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Crystal Dedeaux reacts Saturday, January 11, as she sees the remains of the home where she grew up in Altadena, California. Her mother still lives in the house, and they were together when they fled the Eaton Fire.
Crystal Dedeaux reacts Saturday, January 11, as she sees the remains of the home where she grew up in Altadena, California. Her mother still lives in the house, and they were together when they fled the Eaton Fire.
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A man in Budapest, Hungary, holds a flower Thursday, January 9, during the funeral of Ágnes Keleti, a former gymnast who won five gold medals in gymnastics. She was 103.
A man in Budapest, Hungary, holds a flower Thursday, January 9, during the funeral of Ágnes Keleti, a former gymnast who won five gold medals in gymnastics. She was 103.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, talks with Katherine Field during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, January 14. The princess, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F14%2Fuk%2Fkate-princess-of-wales-hospital-visit-intl%2Findex.html">now in remission from cancer</a>, was visiting the hospital where she was treated last year.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, talks with Katherine Field during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, January 14. The princess, now in remission from cancer, was visiting the hospital where she was treated last year.
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Presidential bodyguards gather at the main entrance of the official residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president, in Seoul on Wednesday, January 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F14%2Fasia%2Fsouth-korea-yoon-suk-yeol-residence-intl%2Findex.html">Yoon was arrested for questioning</a> in multiple criminal investigations related to his martial law decree last month.
Presidential bodyguards gather at the main entrance of the official residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president, in Seoul on Wednesday, January 15. Yoon was arrested for questioning in multiple criminal investigations related to his martial law decree last month.
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US President-elect Donald Trump appears remotely at a sentencing hearing in New York on Friday, January 10. A New York judge upheld Trump’s conviction in a hush money case, but he ruled that <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Ftrump-hush-money-conviction-upheld%2Findex.html">Trump will face no legal penalties</a>.
US President-elect Donald Trump appears remotely at a sentencing hearing in New York on Friday, January 10. A New York judge upheld Trump’s conviction in a hush money case, but he ruled that Trump will face no legal penalties.
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Actor Timothée Chalamet rides an electric Lime bicycle to the London premiere of his new movie “A Complete Unknown” on Tuesday, January 14. Chalamet later said <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F16%2Fentertainment%2Ftimothee-chalamet-bike-fine%2Findex.html">he received a £65 fine</a> because he did not park the bike properly.
Actor Timothée Chalamet rides an electric Lime bicycle to the London premiere of his new movie “A Complete Unknown” on Tuesday, January 14. Chalamet later said he received a £65 fine because he did not park the bike properly.
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A boy plays in an army vehicle during Children's Day celebrations at a military facility in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, January 11.
A boy plays in an army vehicle during Children's Day celebrations at a military facility in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, January 11.
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Children walk across a snowy meadow near Wernigerode, Germany, on Thursday, January 9.
Children walk across a snowy meadow near Wernigerode, Germany, on Thursday, January 9.
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Children play outside a makeshift school ahead of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F12%2Ftravel%2Findia-maha-kumbh-mela-2025-intl-hnk%2Findex.html">Maha Kumbh Mela festival </a>in Prayagraj, India, on Saturday, January 11.
Children play outside a makeshift school ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, on Saturday, January 11.
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Fire retardant covers a backyard in Mandeville Canyon, a neighborhood in Los Angeles that was affected by the Palisades Fire, on Saturday, January 11.
Fire retardant covers a backyard in Mandeville Canyon, a neighborhood in Los Angeles that was affected by the Palisades Fire, on Saturday, January 11.
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Holger Rune serves during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday, January 14.
Holger Rune serves during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday, January 14.
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A conductor attends an inauguration rehearsal in front of the US Capitol on Sunday, January 12.
A conductor attends an inauguration rehearsal in front of the US Capitol on Sunday, January 12.
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Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, react to the news of a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F15%2Fus%2Fwhats-in-the-hamas-israel-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-deal%2Findex.html">ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel</a> on Wednesday, January 15. The deal would deliver Gaza’s first reprieve from war in more than a year.
Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, react to the news of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, January 15. The deal would deliver Gaza’s first reprieve from war in more than a year.
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A protester is removed from the final press conference held by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, January 16. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F16%2Fpolitics%2Fvideo%2Fblinken-protesters-state-department-gaza-digvid">Two people were escorted out of the briefing room</a> after protesting against the United States sending weapons to Israel.
A protester is removed from the final press conference held by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, January 16. Two people were escorted out of the briefing room after protesting against the United States sending weapons to Israel.
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A fisherman tends to his net in the waters of Ganvie, Benin, on Wednesday, January 15.
A fisherman tends to his net in the waters of Ganvie, Benin, on Wednesday, January 15.
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg punches Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic during an NHL game in Boston on Tuesday, January 14.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg punches Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic during an NHL game in Boston on Tuesday, January 14.
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A tractor sits on a field in Calexico, California, behind a wall on the US-Mexico border on Tuesday, January 14.
A tractor sits on a field in Calexico, California, behind a wall on the US-Mexico border on Tuesday, January 14.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, bottom, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner during an NFL playoff game in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday, January 13. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F13%2Fsport%2Fnfl-rams-defeat-vikings-in-arizona-spt%2Findex.html">The Rams sacked Darnold nine times</a> — tying an NFL playoff record — as they won 27-9.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, bottom, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner during an NFL playoff game in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday, January 13. The Rams sacked Darnold nine times — tying an NFL playoff record — as they won 27-9.
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Volcanic ash rises into the air during the eruption of Mount Ibu in Indonesia on Wednesday, January 15.
Volcanic ash rises into the air during the eruption of Mount Ibu in Indonesia on Wednesday, January 15.
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Drag queen Juno Birch attends RuPaul's DragCon in London on Saturday, January 11.
Drag queen Juno Birch attends RuPaul's DragCon in London on Saturday, January 11.
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is defended by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during an NBA game in Boston on Friday, January 10.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is defended by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during an NBA game in Boston on Friday, January 10.
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Military personnel walk through Catholic devotees during <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F09%2Fasia%2Fphilippines-black-nazarene-procession-intl-hnk%2Findex.html">the annual religious procession of the Black Nazarene</a> in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday, January 9.
Military personnel walk through Catholic devotees during the annual religious procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday, January 9.
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Members from the Harbin Schoenfeld Children's Arts Society take part in a violin flash mob at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China, on Sunday, January 12. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F01%2F09%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-january-2-january-9%2Findex.html">See last week in 40 photos</a>.
Members from the Harbin Schoenfeld Children's Arts Society take part in a violin flash mob at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China, on Sunday, January 12. See last week in 40 photos.
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