Israel expects hostages to be freed "in a few hours" as ceasefire holds
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Israel and Hamas signed a deal Thursday in Egypt for what President Trump is calling the first phase of an agreement to end the two-year war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
The first phase includes the release of all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw forces in Gaza to an agreed upon line. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack on Israel that led to more than 1,200 people killed that day and more than 250 others taken hostage. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the situation in the Middle East.
Indirect peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway in Egypt, as both sides are expected to discuss President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Representatives from Israel and Hamas are in Egypt on Monday for indirect talks on a possible cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
Israel drops all war-time restrictions, freeing people to return to their lives under a ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty over the impact of 12 days of war leaves room for anxiety.
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.
Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
Mediators in the war between Israel and Hamas say a deal could be imminent. The Associated Press reports Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a cease-fire and release of hostages.
