Negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, are reportedly nearing a ceasefire agreement to end the 15-month conflict in Gaza. The proposed deal includes a phased approach focusing on the release of hostages and...

Negotiators are very near to concluding a ceasefire deal, which would see Hamas turn over 33 Israeli hostages in the final week of the Biden administration before next Monday, in the latest signal that an agreement could be near.

The killing of Yahya Sinwar, at the hands of Israeli forces last year, dealt a severe blow to the Palestinian militant group.