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

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

Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left ...

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

Negotiators reached a phased ceasefire deal on Wednesday in the war in Gaza between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Here is some reaction to the deal. US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN "I can announce a ...

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, President Biden and other leaders announced on Wednesday, raising hopes that a 15-month war that ...

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.

President-Elect Donald Trump said earlier that there would be 'all hell to pay' if there was no ceasefire and hostage release deal US President-Elect repeated his warning to Hamas to release the ...

The week-long pause in fighting would ostensibly be to give Hamas time to gather information about the remaining hostages. According to foreign sources, Hamas is not making the ceasefire ...

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire almost daily since the day after Hamas-led militants attacked ... One diplomat said there are fears that if no ceasefire is reached, the war will expand ...

Various attempts at a ceasefire have stalled since the conflict ... all the kidnapped people home and to defeat Hamas. There will be no Hamas government here and no Hamas military here - a ...

JERUSALEM — A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts ... had already deteriorated. Images of Sila taken by ...