Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight.
Rubio says any ceasefire between Israel and Hamas must include release of hostages
Fla., was asked about a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and stressed that any potential deal must include the release of all civilian hostages held in Gaza.
Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release: officials
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft of a multi-phase cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of hostages who were taken into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Israel and Hamas may be nearing deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages, but hurdles remain
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages.
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging 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.
Israeli, Hamas cease-fire deal, hostage release 'on the brink'
An initial 42-day cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, being negotiated in Doha, could be finalized in the next 24 hours with the release of 33 hostages currently being held in Gaza, according to senior officials.
Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
Biden says ceasefire and hostage release deal ‘on the brink’ of completion
The first stage of a three-phase deal would see the release 34 living hostages over a 42-day ceasefire in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
New optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
There was growing optimism about a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, with U.S. and other officials saying they are closer to a potential deal than they have been in months. NBC News' Richard Engel reports.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for cease-fire, hostage release, AP reports
Mediators in the war between Israel and Hamas say a deal could be imminent. The Associated Press reports Hamas has accepted a ...
Israel hostage families warn against ‘dangerous’ deal with Hamas, urge politicians to dissolve government
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After months of agony and rage, hostage families hold out hope despite 'roller coaster' negotiations
After a year of stop-start talks, negotiators are expected to meet in Qatar on Tuesday to finalize details of a plan to end ...