The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

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

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

The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism after 15 months of war. But Israel ...

Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities ...

The Israeli government must still formally approve the deal, which calls for Israel’s withdrawal from some areas of Gaza and ...

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of ...

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin Sunday, bringing relief to nearly two million Palestinians in ...

A source within the Palestinian Hamas movement has confirmed to Newsweek that a long-awaited ceasefire deal has been reached ...

This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Months of shuttle diplomacy have failed to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel ...

During the first phase of the accord, meant to last six weeks, Hamas will free 33 of the 98 Israeli hostages still held in ...