The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.

Netanyahu’s office said his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement until Hamas backs down, accusing it of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt to gain further concessions.

The first phase of the agreement brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt will halt, for now, a 15-month war that ...

Months of shuttle diplomacy have failed to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

The first of the deal’s three phases will see Israeli forces withdraw from populated areas, the release of 33 hostages in ...

The only Israeli children still in Gaza reportedly will be released under the deal, though their condition is unknown.

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of ...

The deal is set to pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks as well as lead to the release of 33 hostages and hundreds of ...

The first phase of the deal reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday includes a pause in the war and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli ...