The delay raised concerns about the implementation of the deal, scheduled to go into effect on Sunday, shortly after US ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...

There are also remaining differences between Israel and Hamas over the proposed swap of hostages held in Gaza for Palestinians prisoners held by Israel.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in jeopardy due to last-minute demands from Hamas, with mediators working ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end ...

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

It was not yet clear if the Israeli prime minister's statements merely reflected jockeying to keep his fractious coalition ...

President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.

The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration ...

Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete.

The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism. But Israel’s cabinet needed to ...