Hamas, Gaza and Israel

The latest on Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases first three hostages
The ceasefire took effect Sunday, pausing fighting after 15 months of war. Israel is set to release 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of the first hostages
Israel and Hamas agree to deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli officials reveal how Gaza ceasefire will work as US says ‘ball in Hamas’s court’: Latest updates
A peace deal would put an end to more than a year of fighting, during which tens of thousands of people have been killed
Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a tight spot - between a new U.S. president promising peace and far-right allies who want war to resume.
Can the Gaza ceasefire hold while Trump attempts to broker Middle East peace?
Analysts say the fragility of the truce agreement and escalating violence in the West Bank threaten US efforts to normalise Arab-Israel ties.
What impact will Trump have on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas?
Former Palestinian peace talks adviser and human rights lawyer Diana Buttu talks about the the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and what Trump's election will mean for U.S. involvement in agreement.
Trump Mideast envoy says he will be in Gaza for ceasefire inspections
U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy said on Wednesday he would be part of a team of "outside overseers" deployed in and along the Gaza Strip to ensure safety following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants.
Trump envoy says he'll go to Gaza to monitor ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy said on Wednesday he would travel to the region to be part of what he described as an inspection team deployed
How the Ceasefire Push Brought Together Biden and Trump’s Teams
Rarely if ever have teams of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment.
US says Gaza ceasefire to start on time despite last minute ‘loose end’
The dispute is over the identities of several prisoners Hamas is demanding be released. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel-Gaza war: Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday
Israel's cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages in Gaza. The agreement, effective ...
Middle East live updates: 'Real chance' of Gaza ceasefire success, source says
The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the north of the ...
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To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
Inside a lavish clubhouse on Doha’s waterfront, tensions strained by months of fruitless back-and-forth weighed on ...
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Brett McGurk breaks down complex negotiations to reach Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The negotiations that led to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement took months and months. At the center of the talks ...
Transcript: Brett McGurk on "Face the Nation with...
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator ...
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The Israel Hamas War
Hamas released three hostages after more than 15 months of captivity, while residents of the Gaza Strip celebrated a long-awaited respite from the war. Rarely seen in the open while the war raged ...