Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.

President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

Global peacemakers are praying the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold "so we do not return to the daily horror." ...

Officials representing Israel and Hamas said today that the two sides had agreed to a 42-day cease-fire that would coincide ...

During the first phase of the accord, meant to last six weeks, Hamas will free 33 of the 98 Israeli hostages still held in ...

The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration ...

The U.S. has called for a revitalized Palestinian Authority to govern both the West Bank and Gaza ahead of eventual statehood ...

Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and swap Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released ...

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the ...