Gaza Ceasefire to Begin Sunday at 8:30 AM Local Time After Israeli Cabinet Approves Deal, Qatar Says

Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas kicks off

One displaced woman says she feels "alive again" as the ceasefire begins: "The nightmare of death and starvation is over."

Ceasefire slated to go into effect

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From 7.30 am, the plan for the ceasefire and the exchange of hostages comes into effect. But Netanyahu threatens: 'The agreement is temporary, we reserve the right to return to war'

The X hour of the Israel-Hamas agreement is on. Qatar reassures, Jihad raises its voice and Bibi: 'Ready for war'

Will the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip hold?

How did Israel and Hamas come to an agreement? Why did it take 15 months for a deal? What will it entail? What role did Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. play? How will it affect other countries in the region? How will things change with Trump in the White House?

Long-awaited Gaza truce to take effect as Netanyahu issues warning

Palestinians in Gaza and the families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas are counting down the moments until the terms of a ceasefire and hostage deal commence. The six-week ceasefire is the second in 15 months of fighting, following a one-week truce in November 2023.