Hamas, Israel

Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group.
Officials Report Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
A person familiar with the discussions indicated that a breakthrough was achieved overnight, resulting in a proposed deal now on the table. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are expected to present the terms to their respective leaders for final approval, marking a potential step forward in ending the prolonged conflict.
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 of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make 'very real' progress
Advances have been made over the weekend in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Israel, Hamas ceasefire close, but not 100 percent: Israeli official
Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and release hostages is close but not yet finalized, an Israeli official told The Hill Wednesday, after Reuters reported Qatar has handed a
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, Israeli FM says
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says “progress was made” in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war,
Hamas says talks over some core issues for Gaza ceasefire made progress
Hamas said on Monday that talks over some core issues for a ceasefire deal in Gaza have made progress, an official in the Palestinian group told Reuters.
Israel and Hamas reach breakthrough in hostage, cease-fire negotiation talks
Israel and Hamas reached a breakthrough overnight in hostage-ceasefire negotiation talks, with the terror organization confirming the scores of prisoners being held in the Gaza Strip will soon be freed.
Significant progress made in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
The most significant progress in months toward a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is being reported. The deal could see up to 100 hostages released and the end of deadly combat operation in Gaza.
Hamas and Israel Near Ceasefire Agreement Amid Key Disputes
Hamas and Israel are reportedly nearing a ceasefire agreement that includes exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to a Hamas official, CNN News reports. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar acknowledged progress,
Hamas Has Another Sinwar. And He’s Rebuilding.
Militants in Gaza are recruiting new fighters under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar’s younger brother, Mohammed Sinwar, known ...
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to end the ...
Los Angeles under new red flag warnings, Israel-Hamas ceasefire gains momentum and 5 NFL teams advance to playoff divisional round
Who advanced: The Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills won in blowout matches, while the Philadelphia Eagles ...
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Younger brother of killed Sinwar becomes new Hamas leader in Gaza – WSJ
Hamas in the Gaza Strip is now led by Mohammed Sinwar – the younger brother of the former leader of the Islamist movement, ...
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Israeli officials tell media hostage deal is close, awaiting Hamas approval; coming days said to be ‘pivotal’
Israeli officials briefing news outlets say that there has been a breakthrough overnight, with a potential hostage-ceasefire ...
UNRWA ‘knowingly’ let Hamas infiltrate and ‘indoctrinate’ children to ‘pursue a path of terrorism’: UN Watch report
Officials of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency meet “routinely” with Lebanese and Gazan terror groups, “mutually praise each ...
Qatar gives Israel, Hamas final draft of Gaza truce deal after midnight talks 'breakthrough', official says
Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza on Monday, after a midnight "breakthrough ...
Israel’s Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza cease-fire talks in Qatar in sign of progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to cease-fire ...