News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through.

Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year-old war in Gaza on Oct. 8. Here's what we know about the deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won cabinet approval for the first phase of a cease-fire agreement with Hamas. President Trump said hostages held in Gaza would be released early next week.

The federal government shutdown has entered its ninth day, with Affordable Care Act subsidies still a sticking point for Democrats. Republicans have centered their messaging around health care for migrants, pushing for limits on taxpayer-funded benefits.

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal were announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.

Israeli forces kill at least 43 people across Gaza since dawn as death toll from man-made famine rises to 441.

This deal may have a better chance than its predecessors. Here’s some of the commentary, analysis, and reporting on how it happened and what’s next.

Italy and Spain have sent naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sails to take aid to Gaza. The “unprecedented move” from the two governments follows “repeated attacks” against the flotilla, including one from a drone, blamed on ...

“At long last, this news will offer people in Gaza some respite from the relentless bombardment, displacement and deprivation they have endured for the last two years,” said William Bell, Head of Middle East Policy and Advocacy at Christian Aid, in a statement.