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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the war in Gaza, which has raged for more than a year.

A groundbreaking ceasefire agreement between "Israel" and Hamas has been officially signed in Doha, marking a significant step toward ending hostilities in Gaza. Mediated by Qatar and the U.S., the deal includes a prisoner exchange and the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza.

The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House.

Israel's government approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas early Saturday morning.

Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.

Anticipation is growing as Israel and Hamas appear to be at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to end 15 months of war.

DOHA, Qatar — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The three-phase ...

DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Negotiators are expected to meet in Qatar on Tuesday to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza, after U.S. President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was imminent.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Israel bombs Gaza after deal announced, 32 dead, medics say Mediators seeking to end hostilities before Sunday, source says Three phases of implementation seen In Tel Aviv, hostage families express joy DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 15 ...

Rashad left Doha on Monday but a source familiar with the talks said an intelligence delegation stayed behind to play an active role. Trump envoy Witkoff has travelled to Qatar and Israel several ...