Hamas15 hrs agoNetanyahu says hostage deal now agreed The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.15 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoIsrael delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire dealUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoKey events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in GazaThe ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoHamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victoryHamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory. 1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoDozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefireMore than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force. 1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoWhy are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoStories of the hostages taken by Hamas from IsraelA total of 94 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoBowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflictThe truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.2 days agoMiddle East