Hamas, Israel

Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
Officials Report Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
A person familiar with the discussions indicated that a breakthrough was achieved overnight, resulting in a proposed deal now on the table. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are expected to present the terms to their respective leaders for final approval, marking a potential step forward in ending the prolonged conflict.
Key moments involving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
(Reuters) -Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, Israeli FM says
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says “progress was made” in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war,
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make 'very real' progress
Advances have been made over the weekend in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Israel, Hamas ceasefire close, but not 100 percent: Israeli official
Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and release hostages are close but not yet finalized, an Israeli official told The Hill on Monday, after Reuters reported Qatar has handed a final deal to both sides.
Qatar gives Israel, Hamas final draft of Gaza truce deal after midnight talks 'breakthrough', official says
Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza on Monday, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's envoy, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.
Qatar reportedly offers final hostage draft agreement to Israel and Hamas
A draft deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is nearing completion, with the details having been finalized and awaiting the terror group’s final approval.
Israel awaits Hamas' response to final Gaza deal draft, officials say
Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.
Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza
Seven soldiers who've refused to continue fighting in Gaza spoke with AP, describing how Palestinians were indiscriminately ...
Los Angeles under new red flag warnings, Israel-Hamas ceasefire gains momentum and 5 NFL teams advance to playoff divisional round
Who advanced: The Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills won in blowout matches, while the Philadelphia Eagles ...
Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Israel's Netanyahu
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday to discuss the ongoing ceasefire ...
Hamas Has Another Sinwar. And He’s Rebuilding.
Militants in Gaza are recruiting new fighters under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar’s younger brother, Mohammed Sinwar, known ...
More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say
Gaza's Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000. The ministry updated its toll ...
Opinion: Why Israel can't just 'cut the head off' of Hamas or Hezbollah
These groups are organic and homegrown, unlike the Islamic State or Al Qaeda, which have relied heavily on fighters from ...
Israel’s Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza cease-fire talks in Qatar in sign of progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to cease-fire ...