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

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

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in ...

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ...

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

President Biden touted the deal from Washington, saying his administration and President-elect Trump’s team were “speaking as ...

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.

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

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

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