People took to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Saturday night in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid news a ceasefire was imminent [Oscar Del Pozo/AFP]

People held portraits of Palestinians including Hind Rajab, a six-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces and Dr Hussam Abu Safia, who was taken prisoner [Oscar Del Pozo/AFP]

Demonstrators rally in Madrid in support of Gaza ceasefire.

Police officers detain a protester during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza in London, UK, January 18, 2025 [Carlos Jasso/Reuters]

A person is detained as people attend a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza in London, UK, January 18, 2025 [Isabel Infantes/Reuters]

Dozens of Pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London.

Dozens of Pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London.

Dozens of Pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London.

A man celebrates with fireworks at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip on Saturday [Eyad Baba/AFP]

Children play with fireworks on the rubble of destroyed buildings in Bureij [Eyad Baba/AFP]

Palestinians in Gaza light sparklers as ceasefire nears.

Palestinians in Gaza light sparklers as ceasefire nears.

BREAKING: A ceasefire is coming into effect right now.

8:30 Jerusalem time, ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza.

Palestinians celebrate with Eid takbeers after the ceasefire in Gaza presumably takes effect, following months of brutal Israeli genocide, siege, and starvation.

Casualties reported following an Israeli occupation airstrike targeting a vehicle in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

Palestinians in Rafah offer a prostration of thanks to God as the presumed ceasefire takes effect.

A Palestinian young man joyfully embraces his friends, celebrating his return to his home in northern Gaza after being away for several months due to the Israeli genocide.

Emotional scenes emerge from the streets of Gaza as the 16-month-long Israeli genocide comes to an end.