WASHINGTON: After months of gridlock, President Donald Trump finally landed a long-sought Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza — an agreement that only came together after a weekslong diplomacy blitz and a whole lot of help from some Arab and Muslim allies. The breakthrough is designed to bring about a pause in the fighting unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The group is expected to release 48 hostages — about 20 of them believed to be alive — in the coming days.

With Trump's 20-point plan appearing closer than any previous effort to reach a ceasefire, delegations upgraded their presence at negotiations.

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.

The first phase of the deal called for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinians jailed in Israel.

Israel and Hamas agree to peace plan, releasing hostages and withdrawing troops, marking significant progress in conflict resolution.

Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could put an end to the two-year war and free hostages.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a long-awaited cease-fire and hostage deal, marking the first phase of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war that...

Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

US president Donald Trump announced the deal Wednesday evening, calling it ‘the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace’. Bel Trew explains what may come next.

The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump's 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.

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

Following Israel and Hamas' agreement to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, these are the hostages who may soon be returning home.

CAIRO: Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key…

Senior US officials say Hamas viewed the hostages as a liability - while the US seized on regional fury with Israel to secure first phase deal.

WASHINGTON: After months of gridlock, President Donald Trump finally landed a long-sought Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza — an agreement that only came together…

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GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning, a top official from the Palestinian militant group told AFP, before…

Hamas prepares to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as Trump hosts peace summit in Egypt.

For Donald Trump’s hopes for lasting peace in Gaza, he should act as an independent broker and recognise Israel’s security and the Palestinian quest for self-determination