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 agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
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.
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal echo end of Iran hostage crisis
Negotiators are on the cusp of a viable deal to free the remaining hostages being held in Gaza. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell details the parallels between the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and the Hamas release timeline.
An Israel-Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is looking increasingly likely in Biden's final days in office
US, Israeli, and Palestinian officials have expressed increased optimism that a cease-fire agreement could soon be reached.
Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal
In a speech touting his foreign policy legacy, President Joe Biden on Monday said the U.S. was "pressing hard" to close a deal that would see some of the hostages held by Hamas freed in exchange for a period of peace in Gaza.
We are ‘inside the one yard line’ of a hostage deal: Jake Sullivan on Israel-Hamas negotiations
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses negotiations between Israel and Hamas, stating that we are potentially very close to a hostage deal between the two groups. Sullivan also shares his thoughts on recent reporting by the Associated Press the Trump transition team has begun vetting the voting history of civil servants.
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.
Live briefing: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal at ‘closest point,’ Qatar says
The first phase, spanning a 42-day ceasefire, would see the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, U.S. officials said.
A Look at the Terms -- and Tensions -- in the Israel-Hamas Draft Ceasefire Deal
If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed
Israeli hostage families caught between hope and despair
The ceasefire deal that is close to being agreed in Gaza has left families of the 98 hostages still held in the enclave ...
Wife of American held hostage in Afghanistan reveals 'incredibly crushing' call with Biden after two-year wait
Anna Corbett, whose husband Ryan has been held hostage by the Taliban for years, finally got to speak with President Biden.
How Trump’s ‘salty’ envoy may have forced Israel’s hand on hostage deal
Steven Witkoff is said to have told aides to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, that he was headed to Israel on ...
Head of hostage NGO believes US journalist Tice still in Syria
The head of an American organisation focused on hostage releases said on Monday he believes U.S. journalist Austin Tice was ...
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 ...
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Israelis remain cautiously optimistic over potential hostage deal breakthrough
Sources also noted that on the 16th day of the established ceasefire, negotiations for the later stages of the hostage ...