Despite ongoing disputes over the details of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war, Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed optimism on Thursday that the talks in Qatar would be concluded swiftly. "There are tough negotiations over a very important detail,

Storyline: Israel and Hamas have achieved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after intensive mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced Wednesday at a press briefing in Doha.

Qatar's prime minister announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed Wednesday to a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza, adding he hoped the deal would pave the way for a permanent end to the fighting.

Israeli President meets international task force for hostages, says, 'There is a major scar on our nation. There is a major scar on the face of the earth: the issue of the hostages.'

The ceasefire in Gaza will start on Sunday and last six weeks, with phases of implementation planned Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas,

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza. He added that an as-yet unfinalised second phase of the agreement would bring a "permanent end to the war",

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Friday 17/1/2025 discussed in a phone call with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani,

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In a heartfelt address to the nation on Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on the government ... including the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, who have worked tirelessly to bring ...

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the hostages embraced as news of the agreement spread, while thousands across Gaza celebrated the reported deal. During the initial 42-day ceasefire,

Three hostages return to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity under a cease-fire deal. Israelis celebrate their return but face concerns about the release of convicted Palestinian prisoners.