‘I am afraid’: tense wait as Palestinians hope for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Much remains uncertain about the talks but people in Gaza are desperate for an end to their suffering

Middle East crisis – live updates

In the battered ruins of Gaza City, the tent encampments of al-Mawasi and the half-empty streets of Rafah, there are fervent prayers that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is concluded.

After so many false hopes of an end to the war over 15 months of fighting, the fear of disappointment is acute.

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Israel starts releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel starts releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
ABC News - 3d
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 - Jan. 16
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal

After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. ...
NBC News - Jan. 16
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
ABC News - Jan. 15
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal came together

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan unpacks ...
CBS News - Jan. 15
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
CBS News - Jan. 15
What are the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Hostages to be gradually released in exchange for Palestinian detainees under agreement that could end brutal conflict in Gaza
Financial Times - Jan. 15
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 - Jan. 15
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 - Jan. 15
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 - Jan. 13

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