Gaza, Israel and Hamas

Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Gaza truce set to begin today with hostage exchange, Israeli forces pull back from Rafah
The first phase of the deal, which includes a series of hostage and prisoner exchanges, is taking place from today. Meanwhile, Israel PM Netanyahu has vowed to bring home all hostages held in the Palestinian territory.
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release set to begin; Israeli troops start withdrawing from Rafah
A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to come into effect on Sunday (January 19, 2025) morning with a hostage release to follow hours later, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Netanyahu warns that ceasefire is temporary
Israeli government approves ceasefire agreement. Ceasefire to begin in Gaza Sunday morning, hostages to be released in the afternoon.
Israel’s Cabinet approves deal for Gaza cease-fire and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s security Cabinet approves of the Gaza cease-fire, which would pause the war with Hamas and release dozens of hostages.
Hamas-Israel ceasefire to go into effect Sunday, but Netanyahu demands hostage list first
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, mediator Qatar announced Saturday.
Netanyahu says Israel reserves the right to return to war as Gaza ceasefire set to begin Sunday
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners expected to begin Sunday. Follow for live updates.
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Scheduled to Take Effect on Sunday Morning Amid Hostage Concerns
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will commence on Sunday morning, as families await news of hostages and humanitarian aid efforts ramp up.
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Israel, Gaza and Egypt prepare for ceasefire
Preparations are intensifying for the start of a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners from Israeli custody, with some gaps remaining just hours before the deal was set to begin.
Israel Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Deal: When Will Hostages be Released? What We Know
This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
Israel's government voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. The deal will begin on Jan. 18.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar ...
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Trump supports Israel's 'right to resume war' if necessary, Netanyahu says
In his first public address since the ceasefire was announced, Israel's Prime Minister described the ceasefire as 'temporary' ...
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EU discusses re-deploying monitoring mission to Rafah: Foreign policy chief
European bloc 'ready to assist with humanitarian aid, reconstruction, recovery,' Kaja Kallas says after meeting Palestinian ...
EU's Kallas says talks under way to revive Rafah border mission
The European Union is in talks to revive a civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Israeli Cabinet now set to vote, laying groundwork for hostage release
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...
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Gaza's destruction in numbers
The war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas, which on Wednesday agreed a ceasefire, has killed tens of thousands of ...