The story of how Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza stretches back over

The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a "loose end" at the last minute, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

The Israeli cabinet will meet to give approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

Qatar’s success in helping to broker the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire has enhanced its reputation as an international mediator, with officials now considering which other conflicts they could help resolve.

Israeli strikes killed at least 86 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, officials said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the war in Gaza, which has raged for more than a year.

After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Here are the main elements of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on Sunday after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which includes the release of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, would go into effect on Sunday.

Talks between Israeli and Hamas representatives resumed in the Qatari capital Doha yesterday ... and a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Qatar says Israel and Hamas are at their "closest ...

One of the most prominent Palestinian prisoners that will be released on the first day of the truce include Khalida Jarrar, a senior member of the Popular Front for

By working closely with the US and other international partners, Israel can better manage Qatar’s role in Gaza while striving to minimize the risks associated with its continued support for Hamas.