Mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, raising ...

Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday.

AP’s earlier story follows below. DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Crowds began to gather in Tel Aviv and Gaza City on Saturday ahead of the expected swap between Israel and Hamas of more ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas militants handed over four captive ... As the four Israeli soldiers were released, hundreds of people cheered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square where they were watching ...

Shurafa reported from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, and Magdy from Cairo. Associated Press reporter Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, ...

Shurafa, Magdy and Goldenberg write for the Associated Press and reported from Deir al Balah, Cairo and Tel Aviv, respectively. Associated Press writer Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed to ...

Shurafa reported from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, and Magdy from Cairo. Associated Press reporter Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed.

Israel was set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the fragile ceasefire in the ...

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Four female Israeli soldiers ... Magdy reported from Cairo, Shurafa reported from Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Joseph Federman in Jerusalem, Sam McNeil at Reim Military Base ...

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP ... Shurafa reported from Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Joseph Federman in Jerusalem, Sam McNeil at Reim Military Base, Israel, Zeke Miller in Washington and David Rising ...