Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now

It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.

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White House Middle East envoy says Israel-Hamas ceasefire leaves "nothing to chance"

As the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released to the Red Cross, Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tells ...
CBS News - 1h
Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza

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Anger at Blinken's farewell presser as Israel-Hamas truce start looms

Anthony Blinken faced heckles before addressing the press during his farewell briefing as secretary of state. CBS News' Willie James Inman breaks down what occurred.
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Israel-Hamas truce deal brings hope, but no peace, and no reunions yet

The ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas has not ended the bloodshed in Gaza yet, nor the desperate wait for hostages' loved ones.
CBS News - 3d
The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline
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