Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes in Gaza, despite a bloody three hour delay. View on euronews

President Biden delivers remarks on Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal: Special Report A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.

The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the US.

The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.

People in both Tel Aviv and Gaza gathered on the streets, reacting to the news of a long-awaited ceasefire. Here's how some reacted in Phoenix to the news.

Their dealmaking cooperation represents an unusual moment in the polarized world of U.S. politics. But it did not stop both Trump and Biden from touting their respective roles.

Geopolitical shifts in the troubled Middle East, highlighted by the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran's dwindling influence, present a rare opportunity for Lebanon to regain control of its own fate.

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has taken effect following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release.

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

In a fragile moment of hope, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire after a devastating 15-month conflict. However, the deal's future remains uncertain. What are the risks and challenges that lie ahead?