Gaza, Israel and ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday, potentially signaling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.
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.
Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux
Mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal with Hamas
The government vote was delayed by wrangling between Israel and Hamas and by negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right political allies.
Four Israeli women soldiers freed as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Four Israeli women soldiers who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terror attack and held in Gaza were released on Saturday morning local time. Why it matters: This was the second set of hostages released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire came into effect a week ago.
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Expected Thursday, Reports
A ceasefire deal for Gaza is expected by Thursday, "at the latest" reports from both Israeli and Palestinian sources have stated.
Biden says "the guns in Gaza have gone silent" as ceasefire deal takes effect
President Biden marked the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in remarks Sunday as the deal officially took effect, celebrating that it had "finally come to fruition."
Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
Israel backs Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, which could start Sunday
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
Israel and Hamas reached a deal to resolve a disagreement over the exchange of a female civilian hostage that had threatened to derail the truce. Lebanon, however, saw the deadliest day since Israel’s truce with Hezbollah took effect.
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Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...
Trump envoy says Gaza ceasefire could pave way for Mideast normalization deal: 'Inflection point'
Trump Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said he believes the administration has the opportunity to bring "everyone" in the ...
Joy turns to despair as Gaza returnees struggle to settle in enclave's north
The joy of thousands of Palestinian families who made it back home in north Gaza after a ceasefire with Israel is turning to ...
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IDF chief said to hail approval of ‘painful’ Gaza deal, hint fighting could resume
In leaked comments from Knesset committee, outgoing IDF chief defends staying on job until now, urges 'effective sanctions' ...
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Gaza ceasefire continues to hold despite disruptions
In Gaza, the shaky Israel-Hamas ceasefire is holding as more than 300,000 Palestinians have returned home for the first time ...
Middle East live updates: Crowds trek into northern Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute
Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a ...
Donald Trump’s suggestion of ‘clearing out’ Gaza adds another risk to an already fragile ceasefire
The US president says he wants displaced Palestinians to be moved from Gaza to neighbouring countries, maybe for the long ...