After Israel’s refusal to withdraw its security forces from the mosque compound, Hamas launches a sustained rocket barrage from Gaza into Israel. In retaliation, Israel responds with airstrikes on Gaza. This violent conflict persists for 11 days, resulting in the loss of a minimum of 250 lives in Gaza and 13 in Israel.

Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.

DOHA/DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday (Jan 15) to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after 15 months of conflict

Here are the main elements of the ceasefire deal, according to the official briefed on the agreement: * A six-week initial ceasefire phase includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from central Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza * The deal requires 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza every day of the ceasefire,

WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” President-elect Donald Trump wrote on social media. “THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!”

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas hit a last-minute snag, delaying the expected announcement of a ceasefire agreement to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip

A Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached, an Axios reporter said on X on Wednesday, citing a U.S. official. The reporter, Barak Ravid, did not provide details. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; editing by Rami Ayyub) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.

Negotiators said a deal between Israel and Hamas was closer than ever even as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued, killing at least 13.