Hamas, Israel and Gaza

Biden set to give farewell address after securing Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
President Biden will soon give a farewell address to the nation, reflecting on a long political career the same day he secured a major accomplishment in the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: 2 Americans expected to be released by Hamas in first phase of deal
Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.
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 and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal
A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized,
What does the ceasefire agreement mean for Israel, Hamas and the wider Middle East?
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.
Biden and Trump jockey for credit in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Their dealmaking cooperation represents an unusual moment in the polarized world of U.S. politics. But it did not stop both Trump and Biden from touting their respective roles.
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.
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza
The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.
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.
We are ‘inside the one yard line’ of a hostage deal: Jake Sullivan on Israel-Hamas negotiations
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses negotiations between Israel and Hamas, stating that we are potentially very close to a hostage deal between the two groups. Sullivan also shares his thoughts on recent reporting by the Associated Press the Trump transition team has begun vetting the voting history of civil servants.
Jake Sullivan: ‘We are so close’ to ceasefire, hostage deal in Gaza
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday the U.S. is “so close to a ceasefire and hostage deal” in Gaza, as President Biden races to secure an agreement on a major foreign policy objective before leaving office in a week.
Peacemakers hope Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold: 'It’s time for this nightmare to end.'
Global peacemakers are praying the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold "so we do not return to the daily horror." ...
How Israel-Hamas agreement came to be amid false starts, recriminations and deaths of key players
President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.