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Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire set to start 8:30 am Sunday after 15 months of war

Jan. 18, 2025 18:10 PM EST

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT) on Sunday, mediator Qatar said. The ceasefire will pause the fighting after 15 months of war and see the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants in the Gaza Strip and hundreds...

Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Jan. 17, 2025 21:18 PM EST

Israel's Cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by militants, along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The approval came early on Saturday after a marathon session by the full Cabinet. The prime minister’s...

Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal

Jan. 06, 2025 17:46 PM EST

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas once again appear to be inching toward a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage there. Both Israel and Hamas are under pressure from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and...