Israel, Gaza and Hamas

Gaza cease-fire to begin on Sunday after Israel approves truce and hostage deal
The cease-fire is set to begin on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Israel and Hamas begin a ceasefire after last-minute delay
Ceasefire in Gaza that was expected to begin today hit delays, possibly stalling the hostage release; the Israeli military continued attacks
What to expect as Israel-Hamas cease-fire goes into effect on Sunday
The Israeli government approved the deal early Saturday morning for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages captured after Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Gaza ceasefire begins after short delay as Hamas releases hostage names to Israel
A ceasefire, hostage and prisoners deal endorsed by Israel and Hamas came into effect Sunday after a three-hour delay.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire delayed with strikes continuing in Gaza
The truce aims to halt Israeli strikes that have killed more than 46,800 Palestinians and laid waste to the enclave, plus see the gradual release of hostages held in captivity for 15 months.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin soon
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to begin early Sunday. Follow for live updates.
Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire delayed until Hamas provides hostage list
A Gaza ceasefire deal endorsed by Israel and Hamas was delayed from going into effect Sunday after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the militant group had yet to provide the names of the hostages it planned to release under the truce agreement.
Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday after Israel approves deal in marathon cabinet meeting
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners expected to begin Sunday. Follow for live updates.
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Middle East live updates: Ceasefire delay sees deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israel said the ceasefire will not begin until Hamas supplies a list of the hostages held by Hamas who are slated to be returned to Israel on Sunday.
Israel strikes Gaza as ceasefire awaits approval
Deadly Israel airstrikes struck Gaza on Jan. 16 after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced. Israel’s government had not yet approved the deal. Gaza’s Civil Defense spokesman said at least 113 people had been killed,
Israel Defense Forces will receive hostages Sunday with equipped camper trailers and comforting supplies
The Israel Defense forces completed preparations Saturday to receive 33 hostages being held by Hama Sunday after a cease-fire ...
Despite truce, Israel has damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lebanon
The Israeli military also moved into dozens of new positions across southern Lebanon in the first 40 days of the ceasefire.
Hard part begins for Israel, Hamas, and mediators
Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop the war for six weeks, but now the hard part begins for all sides.
Israel Defense Forces prepare for return of hostages
IDF personnel in coordination with the Israeli Health Ministry prepare for the return of hostages Saturday. The hostages are ...