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.
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.
Details revealed about how hostages are being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
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.
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said.
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.
Live updates: Officials optimistic about talks on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
President Joe Biden said a deal was “on the brink” of being finalized. A ceasefire could halt, for now, a war that has raged for 15 months and killed tens of thousands.
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, ...
'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 ...
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 ...
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.
Tel Aviv's 'Hostages Square' stays quiet amid ceasefire agreement
Following the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv stood quiet as ...