Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...

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

Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities ...

But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.

The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some ...

The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian ...

After 470 days, some hostages — and many Palestinians — will finally return home. But what really matters is what happens in ...

A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has been reached between Israel and Hamas after more than 15 months of war. The United States, ...

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 first phrase is expected to start on Sunday and last for 6 weeks. It will feature a ceasefire, a swap of hostages and ...

Officials from all sides confirm agreement, set to take effect Sunday; security cabinet set to meet Thursday morning to ...