Palestinians celebrate the imminent announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.(AP Photo/(AP Photo/Mariam Dagga) ...

After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have announced a pause in hostilities. In the best case, in which the six-week ceasefire becomes open-ended, it will bring a host of new challenges.

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas about a ceasefire ended inconclusively, according to Palestinian sources. The BRICS group expressed concern about the war in the Middle East. DW has the latest.

As Israel and Hamas edge toward a ceasefire, shifts are under way in both: Hamas is quietly opening up to decommissioning and Israel’s security elite is realising military victory is a myth.

In Washington statement, Prime Minister lays out 60-day ceasefire plan linked to release of hostages and end to Hamas's rule in Gaza; warns of military action if diplomatic efforts fail, including on ...

Meeting on the situation of children in Gaza The United Nations Security Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss the situation of children in the Gaza Strip. This session was convened by the United ...

Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern areas of the Gazan city of Deir Al-Balah for the first time on Monday, an area where Israeli sources said the military believes some of the remaining ...

The Israeli official said no permanent ceasefire would be possible without the complete removal of Hamas. The official spoke ...

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 women and children being held by militants in Gaza, according to a statement from the ...

After the Ceasefire, How Do You Keep the Peace ... Two States, One Homeland. Fueled by true frustration with an unsustainable status quo, ... become permanent residents of the State of Israel.

Hamas freed three Israelis who appeared to be in relatively good condition, and Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will likely sustain a fragile cease-fire, at least for now.

As the ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains fragile, there has been a growing number of reports in recent days of people in Israel being denied access to bomb shelters, particularly ...