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Does Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal mark end to conflict?

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Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war.We look at what's in the deal and how it got over the line. And we consider what happens next, both in the short and the longer term. We get reaction from Israel, Gaza and the United States, and speak to a British relative of one of the hostages set to be released under the agreement.
15 Jan 9PM English United Kingdom TV & Film

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