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

With a pending Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump returning as US president, Saudi Arabia's de facto leader must now decide whether to recognise Israel before a Palestinian state is created.

The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...

After Israel’s refusal to withdraw its security forces from the mosque compound, Hamas launches a sustained rocket barrage ...

The deal kicked in at 8:15 am Gaza time on Sunday, nearly three hours after it was scheduled to come into effect.

Palestinian envoy calls for international community's support in implementing Israel-Hamas ceasefire details and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

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 ...

The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate an end the 15-month war and secure the release ...

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

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

The Palestinian prime minister says it’s unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to run the Gaza ...