Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal for peace in Gaza in 5 points
As Israel and Hamas sit down in Qatar for another round of ceasefire talks, here’s a look at how the truce deal will take effect after it is accepted by both the warring parties
Israel and Hamas may be nearing deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages, but hurdles remain
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
Hamas's nod to draft deal for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages: Report
The US, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate an end the 15-month war and secure the release of dozens of hostages captured in Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack that triggered it.
Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, officials say
Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 18 as hopes rise for a ceasefire and hostage release
Officials have expressed mounting optimism that they can conclude an agreement in the coming days after more than a year of talks that have repeatedly stalled.
Live Briefing: Israel and Hamas cite ‘progress’ in ceasefire and hostage release deal
The first stage of a three-phase deal would see the release 34 living hostages over a 42-day ceasefire in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say
Hamas has reportedly accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages.
Gaza Ceasefire Live: Deal Imminent As Israel and Hamas Near Resolution
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may soon include the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 18
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes and shelling killed at least 18 people across the territory on Tuesday, including children, while the Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas operatives.
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Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza cease-fire and release of hostages, officials say
The deal would allow Israel throughout the first phase to remain in control of the Philadelphi corridor, the band of ...
Opinion: Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah
These groups are organic and homegrown, unlike the Islamic State or Al Qaeda, which have relied heavily on fighters from ...
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The Israel Hamas War
Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how the war in Gaza has devastated the territory and left thousands dead and the flurry of international diplomacy to ...
Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears
Hamas stood by its demand on Tuesday that Israel fully end its assault on Gaza under any deal to release hostages, and said U ...
President Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu discuss latest in effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken in a phone call on the latest efforts to ...
A Small But Growing Number Of Israeli Soldiers Are Refusing To Keep Fighting In Gaza
Some soldiers say they saw or did things while serving in the Palestinian territory that crossed ethical lines, and want ...