Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners expected to begin Sunday. Follow for live updates.

For many Israelis, the ceasefire offers a brief respite from relentless conflict. The return of hostages has provided closure ...

The full Israeli cabinet approved the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday.

Israel approved a cease-fire agreement with Hamas early Saturday, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first ...

JERUSALEM, Israel — Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a ...

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages that will pause the ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel ...