Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza cease-fire and release of hostages, officials say
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate an end to the 15-month war and secure the release of dozens of hostages.
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
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Gaza ceasefire talks resume as mediator Qatar says deal is 'very close'
A deal between Israel and Hamas is at its closest point for the last few months with negotiations in their "final stages", Qatar says.
An Israel-Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is looking increasingly likely in Biden's final days in office
US, Israeli, and Palestinian officials have expressed increased optimism that a cease-fire agreement could soon be reached.
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.
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Live updates: Officials optimistic about talks on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
President Joe Biden said a deal was “on the brink” of being finalized. A ceasefire could halt, for now, a war that has raged for 15 months and killed tens of thousands.
Signs of imminent ceasefire deal for Gaza
Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations
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Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight.
New optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
There was growing optimism about a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, with U.S. and other officials saying they are closer to a potential deal than they have been in months. NBC News' Richard Engel reports.
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Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release: officials
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft of a multi-phase cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of ...