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

With the generous efforts of mediators, obstacles caused by the occupation's failure to comply with the cease-fire terms were ...

A cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas due to go into effect Sunday had been agreed, Israeli Prime ...

Netanyahu says hostage release to begin Sunday as cabinet meets to approve deal - Netanyahu’s security cabinet is meeting to ...

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel's prime minister, saying Israel had made "no real effort" to investigate the ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was interrupted as he gave his final comments from his department’s press briefing room.

The ceasefire is a glimmer of hope, but it is only the beginning. Peace with justice is the only way forward. Let us ensure ...

Connecticut officials and organizations responded to news of a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire with a mix of reactions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited agreement to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of ...

Israel’s enemies want war, not peace — but the return of hostages is a prospect at which to rejoice.

The Italian government has assured Israel that Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visited Italy, Israel's foreign minister said on Wednesday during a visit to Rome.