It took eight months of mediation and the joint efforts of both old and new US administrations, alongside those of Egypt and Qatar, to get Israel and Hamas to commit.

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

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MOSCOW, January 16. /TASS/. Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal; NATO seeks to monitor vessels in neutral Baltic waters.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the ...

"The agreement on hostages and the ceasefire in Gaza is very good news. It brings the prospect of peaceful life in the war-torn region closer and will have a positive impact on global security," the ...

Storyline: Israel and Hamas have achieved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after intensive mediation efforts by ...

The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism after 15 months of war. But Israel ...

Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities ...

The Jewish and Palestinian community here in San Diego have been waiting in anticipation for the ceasefire agreement.