Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian ...

President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ...

The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge ...

Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, ...

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the ...

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt — Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released ...