Gaza, Israel

What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
An Israel-Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is looking increasingly likely in Biden's final days in office
US, Israeli, and Palestinian officials have expressed increased optimism that a cease-fire agreement could soon be reached.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire deal close as Israel hopes for hostage news
Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas is closer than at any time in the past, as the Israelis also expressed optimism over the release of hostages.
Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight.
New agony for Israel’s hostage families as Gaza ceasefire talks drag on
The Israeli military this week found and recovered the remains of Youssef Ziyadne, just days after his name appeared on a Hamas list of hostages to be released.
Israeli military names hostage killed alongside father in Gaza
Israel confirmed on Friday that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of deceased hostage Youssef Ziyadne, whose body was found alongside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah.
Israeli Military Confirms Identity of Israeli Hostage Killed in Gaza
Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah.
Body of Israeli hostage identified after recovery in Gaza
Israel’s army confirmed that one of the bodies recovered from Gaza earlier this month was that of 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni.
Israel IDs Hostage's Body Amid Pressure for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamzah AlZaydani's body was retrieved with that of his father, Yosef AlZaydani, who were taken together by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
Israeli Hostage Declared Killed in Gaza as Fears for Captives Grow
Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.

Gaza, Blinken

Israel-Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas truce deal ‘could come at any time’ says Blinken as hostage release details emerge
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is “right on the brink” and could come at “any time”, US secretary of state Antony ...
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal echo end of Iran hostage crisis
Negotiators are on the cusp of a viable deal to free the remaining hostages being held in Gaza. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell ...
Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release: officials
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft of a multi-phase cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of ...
Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Release
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of dozens of hostages. Newsweek's live blog is ...
Body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza, possibly alongside his son’s remains, army says
Israel’s military says troops have recovered the body of another hostage from Gaza. The military said on Wednesday that Yosef ...
IDF confirms death of Hamas hostage after retrieving remains from Gaza
The Israeli military confirmed Friday morning that Hamas hostage Hamza Alzayadni was killed in Gaza, days after it had ...
Sullivan Cites ‘Distinct Possibility’ of Gaza Deal This Week
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said there’s a “distinct possibility” that Israel and Hamas will be able to reach ...
Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Mediator Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the "closest point" yet to sealing a deal.