Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect in Gaza
Under the deal, Israel has agreed to end all hostilities and targeted killings, while Hamas will stop attacks against Israel and along the border.
At least 157 people have died since the flare-up of violence began last week.
Both sides continued to fire on each other as the 21:00 (19:00 GMT) ceasefire deadline approached, but no major breaches have been reported.
Earlier, a bomb exploded on a bus in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, leaving three people needing surgery, BBC News reports.
Wednesday also saw at least 13 people die in Gaza.
'Stop rocket attacks'
Palestinian gunmen fired into the air in Gaza in celebration after the deal was announced.
Israeli police said a handful of rockets were fired out of Gaza after the ceasefire but no injuries or damage were reported.
Israel has agreed to "stop all hostilities on the Gaza Strip, land, sea and air including incursions and targeting of individuals", the ceasefire deal says..
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