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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrations erupt in Gaza after ceasefire comes into effect




Palestinians celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel following a ceasefire, in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

A Palestinian throws sweets as others celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum (C) is carried by Palestinians as they celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Palestinians celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri (C, front) is carried by Palestinians as they celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum (C) is carried by Palestinians as they celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Palestinian children hold guns as they celebrate with others what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Palestinians celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

A Palestinian woman celebrates with others what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)

Palestinians ride in a damaged car as they celebrate with others what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City August 26, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)