The deal “was only really accepted in the end because Trump came along,” a former hostage negotiator told NBC News.

Israeli government approves ceasefire agreement. Ceasefire to begin in Gaza Sunday morning, hostages to be released in the ...

Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a ceasefire between ...

Israel strikes ‘50 terror targets’ hours before truce and hostage release begin - The ceasefire deal was signed off by Israel ...

The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday, ...

As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...

Hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are expected to be freed in a ceasefire deal with Israel. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be freed.

The deal will pause the fighting in Gaza, and lead to the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian ...

Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

Attacks on aid convoys in the Gaza Strip by looters and armed gangs could decline as humanitarian relief floods the area ...