Gaza ceasefire announced after 15 months of war

Morning Report — Gaza ceasefire: Will it last?

In today’s issue: Gaza ceasefire: Will it last? Fifteen months of fighting in Gaza is poised to end in the coming hours, as Israel and Hamas approve a ceasefire deal that has been months in the ...

The Hill - 1h

How Months of Geopolitical Upheaval Paved Way for Gaza Cease-Fire

Terms of the cease-fire deal that Israel and Hamas reached after a year of fruitless talks aren’t very different from what was available to each side last spring. What changed was everything else.

The Wall Street Journal - 11h

Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.

CNBC - 11h

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim 4K Steelbook Release Date Announced

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) ...

GameSpot - 14h

The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza

The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...

The Guardian - 17h

Gaza ceasefire negotiations hit last-minute snag, delaying anticipated deal to pause war

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas hit a last-minute snag, delaying the expected announcement of a ceasefire agreement to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip

ABC News - 20h

Netanyahu to comment on Gaza ceasefire once deal completed

Yahoo News - 7h

Macron pushes for political solution following Gaza ceasefire

Yahoo News - 7h

Israel-Hamas ceasefire to begin on Sunday; strikes reported in Gaza after deal reached – live

Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on; two American hostages to be free in first phase, reports say. Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Hamas and Israel, Qatari PM says The ...

The Guardian - 9h

Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.

BBC News - 17h

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 - 18h

'Very good news': Schumer praises Gaza ceasefire announcement

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., praises the Gaza ceasefire announcement as "very good news" in a statement from the Senate floor.

NBC News - 18h

Gaza ceasefire deal announced during Marco Rubio Senate confirmation hearing

News broke of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during Marco Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state. See the moment.

CBS News - 19h

Qatar announces press conference over Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Yahoo News - 19h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

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Financial Times - 2d

British boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement one month after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

NBC News - 2d

British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces retirement again, a month after Usyk defeat

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk

ABC News - 2d

Israel-Gaza war live: final draft of Gaza hostage deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, says official

Palestinian official close to talks tells Reuters that information from Doha is ‘very promising’, saying ‘gaps are being narrowed’. The Iran-backed Hezbollah group are reported to have postponed an ...

The Guardian - 2d

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

ABC News - 3d

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - 3d

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 - 3d

Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not released

Financial Times - 4d

Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.

BBC News - 5d

Xbox Developer Direct Announced For This Month, Includes "Brand-New Game"

The next Xbox Developer Direct event is coming up soon. Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Developer Direct broadcast for January 23, and it will feature a number of games like South of Midnight ...

GameSpot - 6d

Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza

The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Will Trump's presidency help ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Gaza?

The bodies of two Israeli hostages, believed to be a father and son, have been found, though officials are still working to confirm their identities. The discovery comes as families of hostages in ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’

Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.

NBC News - Jan. 8

West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire

As winter deepens, so does the suffering of dozens of hostages in Gaza, and their families are pressing for a ceasefire that will secure their release

ABC News - 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

A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful The ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken

The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1