Gaza, Hamas and Israel

'Happiness in my heart': Palestinians in Gaza react to historic ceasefire agreement
Marking an end to more than 15 months of deadly conflict, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on Wednesday.
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes of a reprieve
The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.
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.
See Israelis and Palestinians rejoice at prospect of a Gaza cease-fire
Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire agreement to bring some of the remaining hostages home and halt the bloodshed after 15 months of conflict.
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.
‘A bittersweet moment’: Reaction from Israel and inside Gaza over ceasefire deal
Richard Engel, NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent, Jeremy Bash, Former Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense and John Brennan, Former CIA Director join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the ceasefire deal announced today between Israel and Hamas,
'Happiness is indescribable' after ceasefire news: reporter in Gaza
Balah, Gaza, where he says relief is palpable after mediators in Qatar said Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. But, Abed says, despite the joy, there's still anxiety in Gaza as people wait for the deal to come into effect.
Gazans shed tears of joy, disbelief at news of ceasefire deal
Palestinians burst into celebration across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday at news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with some shedding years of joy and others whistling, clapping and chanting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest).
Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire
But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.
Biden-Trump teamwork advanced Gaza ceasefire, says outgoing US ambassador to Israel
Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald ...
A small minority of Israeli hostage families don’t want a Gaza deal. Here’s why
As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a small number of families whose loved ones remain ...
Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux
Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.
Biden says Gaza deal based on his framework while Trump claims credit
U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit on Wednesday for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages ...
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
Months of tedious talks over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza – negotiations that required officials from an outgoing and ...
Negotiators Agree to Long-Awaited Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza
The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some ...
UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza
The United Nations said Wednesday that it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza ...