Hamas, Qatar and Israel

Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced Saturday.
Qatar PM Says Israel, Hamas Must Show 'Good Faith' For Lasting Gaza Peace
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday that a lasting peace in Gaza would depend on Israel and Hamas acting in "good faith", days into a fragile truce in the Palestinian territory mediated by the Gulf state.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Qatar gives Israel, Hamas final draft of Gaza truce deal after midnight talks 'breakthrough', official says
Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza on Monday, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's envoy, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
Mediator Qatar calls on Israel, Hamas to respect ceasefire deal
The Qatari Foreign Ministry called on Sunday for Israel and Hamas to respect the Gaza ceasefire deal, while highlighting the challenges and efforts involved in sustaining it. In an interview with the Doha-based Al Jazeera broadcaster,
Qatar's foreign ministry says drafts of possible agreement sent to both Hamas and Israel
Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday, adding that this is the closest point to a deal over the past months.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorist's groups
As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
Ceasefire suspends 15-month-old war Gaza residents return to devastated neighborhoods, assess damage Hamas and Israel exchange hostages and prisoners amid truce GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday,
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal works
Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war and return the hostages kidnapped by the terror group during the Oct 7 attacks.
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the potential for “a dialogue” ...
Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
Qatar's Prime Minister said in Davos on Tuesday he hoped the Palestinian Authority would return to play a governing role in ...
Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as ceasefire negotiations take place in Qatar
The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump ...
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel launches raid on Jenin in West Bank
The Israeli military launched a large raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing nine people and ...
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Qatar Warns Israel Over Reckless Buffer Zone Violation, Escalating Regional Tensions
Qatar’s Prime Minister has strongly criticized Israel for moving its troops into a sensitive buffer zone in Syria. The buffer zone, which lies near the Golan Heights, was set up by the United Nations ...
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To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust
By the time Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced a ceasefire deal last Wednesday ...
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this ...