Middle East live updates: Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote

Trump helped secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Can it last?

US and Israeli administrations face tough political calculations — and vast undertaking of rebuilding Palestinian enclave

Financial Times - 2d

Watch: Biden gives remarks after Israel, Hamas ceasefire reached

President Biden briefed the press Wednesday afternoon on the recent deal reached between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release plan. An Israeli official ...

The Hill - 2d

Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced

Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.

NBC News - 2d

Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.

NBC News - 2d

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, say officials

Deal to end 15-month war and secure release of hostages ‘could come at any time’

Financial Times - 2d

Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement

US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say

U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next ...

CBS News - 3d

Israel and Hamas may be nearing ceasefire deal, sources say

A deal to end the war in Gaza could be close. An anonymous Israeli government official told CBS News the first phase of the ceasefire would last about 42 days with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in ...

CBS News - 3d

Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal

He made the comment in a speech outlining his foreign policy legacy.

ABC News - 4d

Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending war

Financial Times - 4d

Joe Biden says Israel and Hamas on the brink of sealing ceasefire deal

US president says agreement that could pause more than 14 months of fighting matches a proposal he made months ago. Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'on the brink of coming to fruition,' Biden says

Advances have been made in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.

NBC News - 4d

Live updates: Trump's Cabinet nominees face senators; Biden gives final foreign policy speech

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees will keep senators busy this week, with over a dozen on the schedule so far. Among the first up is Pete Hegseth, the former Fox ...

The Hill - 4d

Israel, Hamas ceasefire close, but not 100 percent: Israeli official

Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and release hostages are close but not yet finalized, an Israeli official told The Hill on Monday, after Reuters reported Qatar has handed a ...

The Hill - 4d

Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken in a phone call on the latest efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war

ABC News - 5d

Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu amid ceasefire negotiations in Qatar

The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House.

CBS News - 5d

Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire

Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israel sends Mossad intelligence agency director to Gaza ceasefire talks

Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.

CBS News - 6d

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - 6d

Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires

Vice President Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced their decision to cancel their upcoming international trips on Thursday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. “In response to ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president

Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict

ABC News - Jan. 9

Live updates: Trump, senators talk agenda

President-elect Trump arrived late Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, along with former first lady Melania Trump. Both stopped in the Rotunda to pay their respects to former President Carter, who ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Baseball Hall of Fame voting update: Ichiro Suzuki remains perfect, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner receive high support

With 118 ballots publicly available, here's where the voting stands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council

President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Plans in motion for Gaza's future after war in the Middle East ends

The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank

The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants

ABC News - Jan. 7

Blinken says Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are in homestretch

Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

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

Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage

ABC News - Jan. 6

Live updates: Congress certifies Trump's election victory

President-elect Trump's election victory will be certified on Monday, marking a sense of vindication for his team and a blow to his critics, while Kamala Harris is preparing to affirm his victory ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces ‘fired on World Food Programme convoy in Gaza’

Statement from UN agency ‘strongly condemns horrifying incident’ on Sunday which it says risked lives of staff. ‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Trump announces Middle East appointment: Hopefully she's learned her lesson

President-elect Trump tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration. Trump noted in ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Live updates: Mike Johnson wins Speakership on first ballot after 2 'no' votes flip

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) succeeded in keeping his gavel for the 119th Congress, winning in the House's Speakership vote in one round Friday. Johnson, who had a one-vote margin of error, won ...