A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freed

• Israel-Gaza war – live updates

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect, pausing a 15-month war that has brought devastation and political change to the Middle East.

As part of the deal, three Israeli hostages are due to be released later on Sunday, named by Hamas as Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari.