Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect Sunday and potentially signalling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month ...

Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister ...

Under the deal, the three-stage ceasefire starts with an initial six-week phase when hostages held by Hamas will be exchanged ...