Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect ...

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

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first ...

The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian ...

President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ...

In Gaza, Palestinians can expect the fighting to stop and the Israeli army to withdraw to the east, away from populated areas ...

Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the ...

The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge ...

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in ...