The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and ...

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in jeopardy due to last-minute demands from Hamas, with mediators working ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...

Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage-release and cease-fire agreement, offering a measure of relief and hope to the region ...

The Israeli Cabinet was expected to vote on the deal Thursday, but Netanyahu’s office said they won’t meet until Hamas backs ...

The spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing warned that "any shelling attack" on Israel’s part "may turn the release of hostages into a tragedy" ...

President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.

The deal brings hope for Palestinians facing food shortages and widespread death and destruction, but its terms are ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas ...