Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the “closest point ...

Relatives of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza on Tuesday night held a demonstration in Tel Aviv, as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas looked to be close.

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.