What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
How the deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war could unfold
Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, there will be a slow withdrawal of the Israeli military from urban centers in Gaza and a surge of humanitarian aid.
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition
Israeli doctors are preparing for the return of hostages held in Gaza with the expectation that many may have severe, life-threatening complications.
Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal now goes to full Cabinet
Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there.
Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking classified documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty to leaking classified documents about Israel’s preparations to attack Iran late-last year, according to the Department of Justice. Asif William Rahman had been employed by the CIA since 2016 and held a top secret security clearance with access to sensitive compartmented information,
Israel backs Gaza deal. Truce and hostage release could start Sunday.
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel
The analyst was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to a decade in prison for disclosing sensitive information about Israel’s response to an Iranian attack.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israeli Cabinet approves deal
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity.
Israel's Full Cabinet Meets on Gaza Ceasefire Deal After Security Cabinet Recommends Approval
Israel’s security cabinet convened to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war
Israel’s full cabinet votes to approve ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel’s full cabinet has voted to approve the ceasefire-hostage release deal with Hamas. Independent journalist Noga Tarnopolsky joins MNSBC’s Ali Velshi to discuss what happens next in Gaza as Israeli continues its deadly airstrikes.