As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza’s ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from the rubble. The militant group has not only survived 15 months of war with Israel — among the deadliest

When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.

Analysis: There is little substance in the ceasefire over Gaza's political future, but Hamas remains politically and militarily active and will expect a role.

A ceasefire deal is now in place between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Three Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza overnight overnight - as part of a group of 33 expected to be returned in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

The deal brings hope for Palestinians facing food shortages and widespread death and destruction, but its terms are controversial for an Israeli public traumatized by the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack—and wary of security concessions. Israel’s cabinet still has to give the deal its blessing.

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Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on Gaza and the release of the hostages. President Biden says of the Gaza ceasefire: “The elements of this deal were what I laid out in detail.”

Qatar's prime minister has announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to an initial ceasefire in Gaza from Sunday, in the first stage of efforts to bring the 15-month-long war to an end.

Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.

Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.

It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.