CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. But the sides have come close before, only to have talks collapse over various disagreements . This round of negotiations also faces hurdles.

A series of meetings in Cairo and Doha have led to renewed optimism about the prospect of a deal between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamists in Gaza, ending the war there after over 14 months. A number of factors, including a ceasefire in Lebanon ...

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI (Reuters) - 2025 will be a year of reckoning for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his country's arch foe Iran. The veteran Israeli leader is set to cement his strategic goals: tightening his military control over Gaza,

The order included four residential block areas in a refugee camp where Israel claims Palestinian militants fired rockets from.

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.

Hezbollah fired more than 250 missiles and other projectiles into Israel. At least 6 people were hurt, according to the IDF. The IDF says they are examining Hamas’ claims that a female Israeli ...

A missile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv overnight into Saturday, Israeli authorities said, in a rare instance of a failed interception over the city.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday Israel will have security control over Gaza with full freedom of action after defeating Hamas in the enclave.

Health officials in the Gaza Strip say more than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas militants

U.S. officials say there is renewed optimism for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas War. NewsNation's chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert said President-elect Donald Trump winning the White House has "changed the calculus" for Hamas.

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

At least 14 people were injured in a missile strike on Tel Aviv, the economic centre of Israel, in the early hours of Saturday. Millions of people in central Israel woke to alarms and scrambled to find shelter shortly before 3.45am.