Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins Andrea Mitchell and considers the likelihood that Hamas will adhere to the ceasefire deal. He highlights the pattern of Hamas breaching previous agreements,

The Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the Palestinian coastal strip.

The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.

The U.N. estimates that more than 50 million tons of debris now covers Gaza's streets and would take over 15 years to clear.

Israel's full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it's approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday.

Plus, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in New York defended deputies' detainment of an 11-year-old girl, saying she matched the description of a suspect.

Companies transporting their products around the world are not ready to return to the Red Sea trade route in the wake of a Gaza ceasefire deal because of uncertainty over whether Yemen's Houthis will continue to attack shipping,

The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.

Israel’s security cabinet has recommended that the government approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The security cabinet met early Friday.

The deplorable humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza have caused bitter infighting within the Biden administration.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war-time security cabinet has approved a long-awaited ceasefire deal with Hamas.The cabinet convened at 10.15am (8.15am GMT) to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal set to bring an end to the brutal 15-month conflict this weekend.