Israel accused Hamas of rejecting a U.S. proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire deal. Describing the aid stoppage as "blackmail," Hamas said it was ready to begin talks for the next phase.

As cease-fire talks stall, Israel has charted a course for gradually increasing pressure on Hamas to the point of another ...

Israel's military said the air strike targeted Hamas terrorists who "were identified operating in proximity to IDF troops and attempting to plant an explosive device in the ground in northern Gaza." ...

As mediators try to salvage a Gaza cease-fire that expires this weekend, the militant group’s armed wing has begun mapping ...

Hamas had said it would delay the release of the hostages after accusing Israel of not adhering to their agreement by not allowing in enough shelters, medical supplies, fuel and heavy equipment ...

Israel, Hamas Reach Deal on Release of Six Remaining Live Hostages, Axios Reports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An agreement has been reached with Hamas to release on Saturday the six remaining hostages ...

Hamas said it will release Israeli hostages as initially planned after holding “positive” talks with mediators, according to a statement by the militant group on Thursday.

It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that the other party has violated the deal. So far, 16 out of 33 hostages scheduled for ...

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 ...

as Arab mediators and the United States tried to hammer out differences between Hamas and Israel over a January 19 ceasefire agreement.