Israelis

The deal may halt Gaza war and defuse regional tensions

Demonstrators wave Israeli flags and carry photos of hostages as whistles, horns, and drums echoed at rallies across the country

Such hopes are fuelled by setbacks to Iran's nuclear programme and the weakening of Iranian allies in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

The demonstrators shout nationalistic slogans and call for violence against Palestinians, chanting: “Death to Arabs”

The attack comes at a time when Israel is becoming increasingly isolated over its escalating military campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Israelis are evacuated from towns near the Gaza and Lebanese borders following attacks