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.

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, opening ...

President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.

The Israeli cabinet is expected to vote Thursday on whether to ratify a highly anticipated ceasefire and hostage release deal agreed between Hamas and Israel. Follow for live news updates.

Here is a timeline of the war: Oct. 7, 2023: Hamas-led gunmen storm into southern Israel from Gaza and rampage through ...

Despite the breakthrough, residents reported that Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza on Wednesday evening, where more than ...

The agreement temporarily ends the fighting in the Palestinian territory for the first time since November 2023.

Officials representing Israel and Hamas said today that the two sides had agreed to a 42-day cease-fire that would coincide ...

The first phrase is expected to start on Sunday and last for 6 weeks. It will feature a ceasefire, a swap of hostages and ...

During the first phase of the accord, meant to last six weeks, Hamas will free 33 of the 98 Israeli hostages still held in ...