Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say

A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told ... Read More

Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’ as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could ‘come anytime’

Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’ as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could ‘come anytime’ - First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian ... Read More

A look at the terms — and tensions — in the Israel-Hamas draft ceasefire deal

If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed. Read More

US-Led Negotiations Push Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal to Brink of Agreement

Intensive negotiations led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt are drawing Israel and Hamas closer to finalizing a comprehensive hostage release and ceasefire agreement, potentially bringing an end ... Read More

Israel, Hamas and US say cease-fire deal close

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Trump and Biden Say Israel and Hamas Are Nearing a Gaza Ceasefire Deal

President-elect Donald Trump said he believed negotiators could conclude a ceasefire deal that would see Hamas turn over Israeli hostages before his inauguration next Monday, in the latest signal that ... Read More

Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months. Read More