Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
How Trump’s ‘salty’ envoy may have forced Israel’s hand on hostage deal
Steven Witkoff is said to have told aides to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, that he was headed to Israel on Saturday afternoon. When informed that would be in the middle of the sabbath, but the prime minister could meet in the evening, his reply was apparently “salty” and clear, according to Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper.
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.
Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal
In a speech touting his foreign policy legacy, President Joe Biden on Monday said the U.S. was "pressing hard" to close a deal that would see some of the hostages held by Hamas freed in exchange for a period of peace in Gaza.
Israel, Hamas reportedly 'on the brink' of cease-fire deal ahead of Trump admin
National security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the reported details of the cease-fire deal and why she credits the president-elect for its progress.
Trump and Biden Say Israel and Hamas Are Nearing a Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Donald Trump and Joe Biden both said they are optimistic a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be agreed within days, pausing the devastating war in Gaza that’s raged for more than 15 months.
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 ...
Israeli hostage families caught between hope and despair
The ceasefire deal that is close to being agreed in Gaza has left families of the 98 hostages still held in the enclave ...
Wife of American held hostage in Afghanistan reveals 'incredibly crushing' call with Biden after two-year wait
Anna Corbett, whose husband Ryan has been held hostage by the Taliban for years, finally got to speak with President Biden.
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal echo end of Iran hostage crisis
Negotiators are on the cusp of a viable deal to free the remaining hostages being held in Gaza. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell ...
We are ‘inside the one yard line’ of a hostage deal: Jake Sullivan on Israel-Hamas negotiations
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses negotiations between Israel and Hamas, stating that we are potentially very ...
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 ...
Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months ...
After months of agony and rage, hostage families hold out hope despite 'roller coaster' negotiations
After a year of stop-start talks, negotiators are expected to meet in Qatar on Tuesday to finalize details of a plan to end ...
Three Americans held hostage in Gaza believed to still be alive
Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on a potential cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war on 'The Story ...