Hamas, Qatar and Israel

Live briefing: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal at ‘closest point,’ Qatar says
The first phase, spanning a 42-day ceasefire, would see the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, U.S. officials said.
Qatar, US announce Gaza truce agreement and hostage release deal
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the hostages embraced as news of the agreement spread, while thousands across Gaza celebrated the reported deal. During the initial 42-day ceasefire,
Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday
The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes of a reprieve
The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.
Fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding
NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after a crisis over the weekend threatened to unravel the peace deal with a delay from Israel in allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the north of Gaza.
Israel Says Hamas Committed Two Violations Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel said on Sunday that Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement, which came into effect one week ago and has so far resulted in the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel and Hamas in ‘final stages’ of Gaza ceasefire talks, officials say
U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators shuttled between the Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha on Tuesday, where officials said a deal to halt the war is near.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Demonstrators protest calling for the immediate release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Ceasefire celebrations erupt in Gaza and Tel Aviv streets
Thousands of residents in Gaza and Tel Aviv are celebrating in the streets following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, ...
Middle East latest: Deal reached to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into north Gaza
Mediator Qatar has announced that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza ...
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
There was no immediate response from Qatar or Hamas. The overnight approval ... Families and thousands of others rallied once more Saturday night in Tel Aviv. “Please keep going and saving ...
Shooting incident in Tel Aviv leaves several injured, 'terrorist' killed
According to a report by the Times of Israel, the attacker has been identified as a 19-year-old man from the West Bank city ...
Anti-government protest held in Tel Aviv with ceasefire due to start on Sunday
Crowds of demonstrators joined relatives of hostages held in Gaza for the weekly protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday following ...
BA and easyJet to resume Israel flights following ceasefire
Major airlines are planning to reinstate flights to the Middle East following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Several injured in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, say Israeli police
The attack occurred on Levontin Street in Tel Aviv, the daily Yedioth Ahronoth ... and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, which Qatar announced late Wednesday evening, bringing an end ...
Palestinians return to northern Gaza after months of displacement
They returned under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, walking for hours to reach the bombed-out landscape.