Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hamas Seeks a Lasting Truce

Trump and Biden Say Israel and Hamas Are Nearing a Gaza Ceasefire Deal
President-elect Donald Trump said he believed negotiators could conclude a ceasefire deal that would see Hamas turn over Israeli hostages before his inauguration next Monday, in the latest signal that an agreement could be near.
Gaza ceasefire negotiators 'close' to reaching deal, Israel says
Gaza ceasefire negotiations resumed in Qatar on Tuesday with both sides saying they were "close" to agreeing on a deal could bring an end to more than a year of conflict in the Palestinian territory.
Israel and Hamas may be nearing deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages, but hurdles remain
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
Trump: Ceasefire in Gaza 'Very Close,' as Hamas Accepts Draft
President-elect Donald Trump has described a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as being "very close," as the Palestinian militant group has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, The Associated Press reported citing two officials involved in the talks.
Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire
Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.
Israeli officials reveal how Gaza ceasefire will work as US says ‘ball in Hamas’s court’: Latest updates
A peace deal would put an end to more than a year of fighting, during which tens of thousands of people have been killed
Qatar says Israel, Hamas at 'closest point' to finalising ceasefire deal in Gaza
Hamas has reportedly accepted the draft of the ceasefire agreement, which includes the release of several hostages. A Hamas official confirmed that the group had agreed to the terms. An Israeli official,
Israel, Hamas Are Finalizing a Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement
A deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, Arab and Israeli officials said, raising hopes that some of the hostages held in Gaza will be released.
Israel and Hamas Are Said to Be Nearing Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal
The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.
Israel, Hamas close to ceasefire agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden is among the officials saying Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a ceasefire agreement, which aid agencies in Gaza say is urgently needed.
Israel far-right minister vows to oppose Gaza deal
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday vowed to oppose any deal to end the Gaza war, while top officials reported progress towards securing an agreement. "The proposed agreement is a catastrophe for Israel's national security,
Israel-Gaza ceasefire latest: Talks to finalise truce begin in Qatar as Trump says deal is very close
Talks to finalise truce begin in Qatar as Trump says deal is very close - Joe Biden says ceasefire deal ‘on the brink... of ...
Middle East live updates: Israel hopes for ceasefire deal 'soon,' official says
The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar ...
Former State Department officials concerned about the U.S. role in Israel's war in Gaza
Hamas war continues and the Gaza death toll rises, former State Department officials tell 60 Minutes their concerns about how ...
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: Major differences overcome but some sticking points, say Qataris
The temporary ceasefire saw around 100 Israeli and other hostages freed by Hamas while 240 Palestinian detainees and prisoners were freed. Israel also, briefly, allowed more humanitarian aid into Gaza ...
A missile fired by Houthi rebels targets central Israel as airstrikes hit displaced area in Gaza
A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, sounding sirens and causing people to flee ...
US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
American officials believe a ceasefire and hostages release deal in the Israel-Hamas war is now in sight, in what marks the ...