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 ...

The question is if the ceasefire will survive beyond its first phase. Here is a look at the plan and potential pitfalls.

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 ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in ...

If implemented, the cease-fire would allow for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in ...

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

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, exchanging hostages and prisoners, as the conflict's broader implications unfold in ...