How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
Months of tedious talks over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza – negotiations that required officials from an outgoing and incoming presidential administration to put aside their fundamental differences – culminated in an intense late-night push for an agreement that finally came to fruition on Wednesday.
Israel Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Deal: When Will Hostages be Released? What We Know
This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Two American hostages are on list to be released under Gaza deal, source says
Two Americans held in Gaza are on the list of hostages to be released in first six-week phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that was announced Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter said.
Families of Israeli hostages face ‘unbearable’ wait to see if deal means loved ones return home
It has been 466 days since 84-year-old Oded Lifschitz was dragged from his home and shot in the hand as Hamas fighters terrorised the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz and forced hostages into Gaza.
Israel and Hamas agree to deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
Trump Says There Is a Deal to Release Gaza Hostages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a deal had been reached to release hostages held in Gaza. His comments, made on his Truth Social platform, came after an official said that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war.
Israelis at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv cautious over ceasefire deal with Hamas | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Hamas and Israel agree to ceasefire deal, hostages to be released
Multiple sources have told NBC News that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to pause the fighting in Gaza, eventually releasing dozens of hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks. NBC News' Richard Engel and Raf Sanchez report on the breakthrough for peace in the Middle East.
Israel’s hostage families welcome ceasefire deal with relief and fear
They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.
What Does the Ceasefire Agreement Mean for Israel, Hamas and the Wider Middle East?
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there
President Biden outlines the details of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
President Joe Biden outlined the three phases of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that includes the release of hostages.
'The job will only be done when all 98 of the hostages are home': Father of hostage taken by Hamas
Following 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and ...
New Jersey native not in first phase of hostages being released by Hamas, father says
The father of a New Jersey native who is being held hostage by Hamas is hopeful about the ceasefire deal announced Wednesday, ...
Trump Said 'All Hell Will Break Out' If Israel's Hostages Aren't Returned By Inauguration
In response, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump posted "We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East" on his social ...
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say
Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.