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

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of reneging on parts of a ceasefire and hostage release ...

Israel and Hamas are finalizing an agreement for a phased cease-fire to end 15 months of brutal fighting in Gaza.

On the surface, the long-prayed-for return of hostages from Hamas captivity feels like a moment of relief and celebration in ...

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

Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald ...

The deal is set to pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks as well as lead to the release of 33 hostages and hundreds of ...

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