Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a ceasefire deal.

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

Israel's Cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media ...

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

It was not yet clear if the Israeli prime minister's statements merely reflected jockeying to keep his fractious coalition ...

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

What began as a battle between Israel and Hamas morphed into a much wider regional conflict that has reshaped much of the ...

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 ...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, after 15 months ...

A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was announced to end 15 months of war in Gaza, but skepticism remains as Israeli ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal pressure over a ceasefire deal with Hamas, as airstrikes continue in Gaza. The deal aims to end a 15-month war.