Hamas, Israel and Jerusalem

Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Protesters rally against deal in Jerusalem as Israeli cabinet set to vote on Friday
Protesters rally against deal in Jerusalem as Israeli cabinet set to vote on Friday - Hamas and Israel reportedly ironed out a final stumbling block in negotiations on Thursday, relating to Palestinia
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Live Updates: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday
The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.
Hundreds in Jerusalem protest against expected Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Hundreds marched in Jerusalem on Tuesday against an expected agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israeli Cabinet approves deal
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
Hamas is expected to release the first hostages under a Gaza ceasefire deal on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza,
Israel to free over 700 Palestinian prisoners in ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel to release over 700 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The release includes Hamas members and those convicted of serious crimes.
Israeli anti-ceasefire protesters block highway
Right-wing protesters occupied a highway in Jerusalem on Jan. 16, 2025 in a stand against the ceasefire deal, believing the agreement to be a sign of Israel's submission in its war with Hamas.
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza
The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.
Israel: Right-wing supporters protest in Jerusalem against the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas
Far-right supporters protested Thursday near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem against Israel's cease-fire agreement in the Gaza Strip. FOOTAGE OF A PROTEST BY FAR-RIGHT SUPPORTERS NEAR THE OFFICE OF ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM AGAINST ISRAEL'S CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT IN THE GAZA STRIP.
Protesters against deal with Hamas block traffic in Jerusalem
Protestors opposing a deal with Hamas blocked traffic on the Chords Bridge on Thursday, causing severe traffic jams. Major exit routes, including Rabin Boulevard, Herzl Boulevard, and the Romema area,
Right-wing protesters block highway in Jerusalem over ceasefire deal
Israelis supporting hard-right politicians blocked a highway in Jerusalem on Thursday (January 16), denouncing a ceasefire agreement that negotiators reached on Wednesday (January 15) to end the 15-month conflict in Gaza.
How the deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war could unfold
The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement is expected to take effect as soon as Sunday. But the most significant ...
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing ...
Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened, Isolated but Still Standing
Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in ...
Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hama s will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday. The ...
Trump’s pressure on Netanyahu closed Israel-Hamas peace deal
President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ...
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Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said that in the Holy Land “people are happy because this war has worn us down, exhausted us ...
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely ...