Hamas, Gaza and Israel

Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Israel delays cabinet vote to approve deal, claims Hamas creating 'last-minute crisis'
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while Biden and Trump react.
Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.”
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.
What to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that will pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks and lead to the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, President Joe Biden said Wednesday afternoon,
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.
Hamas Says Ceasefire Deal Reached with Israel in Gaza
A source within the Palestinian Hamas movement has confirmed to Newsweek that a long-awaited ceasefire deal has been reached with Israel amid the longest and deadliest-ever war in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas source said the group would address the agreement in an upcoming announcement.
Netanyahu Says Cabinet Won't Meet Over Ceasefire Until Hamas Backs Down From 'Last Minute Crisis'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”
Breaking: Israel, Hamas reach tentative ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire, with both sides agreeing to release hostages in the upcoming days. Israel leadership says the ceasefire is not a done deal yet, but expects to complete the agreement also in the upcoming days.
Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.
Middle East Latest: Israel and Hamas Agree to a Gaza Ceasefire, Officials Say
Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel’s war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages
Netanyahu Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Deal Over Hamas 'Last Minute Crisis'
Netanyahu's office said Thursday his Cabinet won't meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a "last minute crisis."
Israel, Hamas Quarrel Over Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
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’s Netanyahu accuses Hamas of trying to back out of cease-fire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages ...
Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source ...
Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say
Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities ...
'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.