Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the ...

Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held ...

But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.

The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal, and some details remained unresolved. President Biden said hostages were to be released over 42 days.

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 ...

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