Hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal still high

Live briefing: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal at ‘closest point,’ Qatar says
The first phase, spanning a 42-day ceasefire, would see the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, U.S. officials said.
Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza despite potential ceasefire deal
Despite positive signs toward a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the fighting is continuing in Gaza as Israeli forces ramp up attacks. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas as a peace deal looms.
Israel and Hamas make final push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are making a final push to seal a Gaza ceasefire in Doha, with all sides suggesting an agreement is almost done. There were reports of a breakthrough on Wednesday, with unnamed Israeli officials cited as saying that Hamas had agreed to the latest draft presented by Qatari,
Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight.
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Deal Live: Negotiators in Qatar appear close to agreement
Negotiators in Qatar appeared close on Wednesday to sealing a deal for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. Hamas had given verbal approval to the ceasefire and hostage return proposal under negotiation in Qatar and was waiting for more information to give final written approval, a Palestinian official, who asked not to be named, told Reuters.
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Expected Thursday, Reports
A ceasefire deal for Gaza is expected by Thursday, "at the latest" reports from both Israeli and Palestinian sources have stated.
Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Push to Close Deal
Work on an agreement that would pause months of fighting and free some hostages resumed after Hamas went silent.
Gaza ceasefire deal hopes lift region's government bond markets
Hopes of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza lifted the region's government bond markets and Israel's shekel on Tuesday as investors sensed relief after 15 months of conflict. Negotiators were meeting in Qatar hoping to finalise a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after U.
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal still high, but timing uncertain
Hopes are still high for a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Biden administration continues working with its partners to close the deal as it prepares to hand off to the Trump administration. Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details,
Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Are Waiting on Hamas at the Finish Line
A deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, Arab and Israeli officials said, raising hopes that some of the hostages held in Gaza will be freed.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire deal close as Israel hopes for hostage news
Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas is closer than at any time in the past, as the Israelis also expressed optimism over the release of hostages.
Qatar to hold press conference in Doha amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Qatar's Foreign Ministry will hold a news conference on Wednesday in Doha where the country has been hosting talks towards a ...
Trump moves the needle on a Gaza ceasefire
For months, Israel’s Prime Minister made a ceasefire deal seem impossible. Trump’s imminent return changed that.
Palestinians in Khan Younis anxiously await ceasefire agreement to end ‘very cruel and long’ war
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate an end to the war and secure the release of ...
Middle East live updates: Israel, Hamas closer to ceasefire than ever before
The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar ...
Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be ...
A Look at the Terms—and Tensions—of the Israel-Hamas Draft Ceasefire Deal
The question is if the ceasefire will survive beyond its first phase. Here is a look at the plan and potential pitfalls.
Qatar's PM to Hold Press Conference in Doha Amid Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will hold a press conference on Wednesday in ...
Israel-Gaza ceasefire proposal: What are the key points?
Qatari mediators have sent Israel and Hamas a draft proposal for an agreement to halt the fighting in the Gaza Strip and ...