Israel said a truce would take effect on Friday and start a 72-hour window to exchange hostages and prisoners. President Trump said he might travel to the region this weekend.

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open the way to…

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza and a hostage/prisoner exchange.

World leaders on Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to honor their commitments after President Donald Trump announced the “first phase' of a peace deal,...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners

The ceasefire will take effect after ratification by Netanyahu’s government, which meets after Thursday’s security cabinet session.

The deal will see the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and raises hopes for peace after two years of war.

Israel said a truce would take effect on Friday and start a 72-hour window to exchange hostages and prisoners. President Trump said he might travel to the region this weekend.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, 8 October, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Wild celebrations erupted in both Gaza and Israel,…

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours

The Agreement Is Set to End the War in Gaza and Secure the Release of All Remaining Hostages in Exchange for an Agreed-upon List of Palestinian Prisoners

Preparations are also under way for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt with US President Donald Trump expected to attend.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.