Israel, Gaza

Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity.
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night.
Israel's security cabinet recommends approving hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it's approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday.
Israeli government approves Hamas hostage release cease-fire deal
The Israeli government on Friday approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas that will see the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian group after more than seven hours of debate, local media reported.
Live briefing: Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal with Hamas
The government vote was delayed by wrangling between Israel and Hamas and by negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right political allies.
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu’s office says
The cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.
Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal
Israeli hostage family member Sharone Lifschitz responds to ceasefire deal
Sharone Lifschitz, whose father is still held prisoner by Hamas, responds to ceasefire deal that could bring him home.
Grandson of 84-year-old Israeli hostage reacts to ceasefire agreement
Daniel Lifshitz, the grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, says he hopes to see his grandfather "very soon," given the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, ...
Israel backs Gaza deal. Truce and hostage release could start Sunday.
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge ...
Israel’s Cabinet approves deal for Gaza cease-fire and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval of the Gaza cease-fire. The deal would pause the war with Hamas and release ...