The first-stage ceasefire and hostage deal approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday is a "complete victory for terrorism," ...

U.S. and Qatari officials. Several hours later, Israeli government ministers also signed off on the deal. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that will ensure the release of hostages ...

The expected release will keep up the momentum of the fragile ceasefire​ between Israel and the militant Hamas group that paused the 15-monthlong war in Gaza.

officials said. The breakthrough 42-day peace deal was hanging by a thread Thursday morning after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a security cabinet vote amid government ...