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Middle East live updates: Israel, Hamas ceasefire deal hits last-minute snag
The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, Hamas and Qatari officials say
The Biden administration is calling for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
Israel and Hamas Hope to Secure Cease-Fire Deal Within Days, Officials Say
Months of shuttle diplomacy have failed to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 taken hostage. Around 105 captives were later released in a weeklong cease-fire in November 2023 in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel, Hamas Agree To Initial Hostage And Ceasefire Deal
Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have reached the first stage of a ceasefire agreement that would begin the process of freeing Israeli hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Israel releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,
Israel-Hamas ceasefire breakthrough may be imminent
Local and international media reported Wednesday that progress in talks between Israel and Hamas suggested a deal to end the war in Gaza was close at hand.
Dispute Resolved: Ceasefire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Back On Track
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas faced a last-minute setback due to disagreements over security arrangements along Gaza's border with Egypt. Qatar intervened to mediate, and the dispute was resolved,
Israel and Hamas Are ‘on the Brink’ of Cease-Fire Agreement, Blinken Says
The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.
Israel and Hamas in ‘final stages’ of Gaza ceasefire talks, officials say
U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators shuttled between the Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha on Tuesday, where officials said a deal to halt the war is near.
Qatari and Hamas officials say that a last-minute dispute in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved
Qatari and Hamas officials say that a last-minute dispute in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.
How are the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks different to previous failed attempts? AP explains
Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreement, officials said Monday. However, a deal hasn’t been reached yet and there are a number of obstacles that could still scupper the talks in Qatar.
Middle East latest: Anticipation grows as an Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears closer than ever
Anticipation is growing as Israel and Hamas appear to be at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to end 15 months of war. Key mediator Qatar said it
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza ...
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Deal Live: Negotiators in Qatar appear close to agreement
Negotiators in Qatar appeared close on Wednesday to sealing a deal for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. Hamas had given verbal ...