Israel and Hamas have agreed an historic ceasefire to end 15 months of war in Gaza, The Independent understands, a conflict in which almost 50,000 people have been killed and has threatened to draw the whole of the Middle East in.

The deal, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with US backing, comes just days before the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who had pressed for swift action

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the

For months, Israel’s Prime Minister made a ceasefire deal seem impossible. Trump’s imminent return changed that.

There’s nothing from the White House and nothing from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, but the incoming President of the United States says there is a peace deal has been reached in the Middle East today As rumors broke out that Israel and Hamas had come to a ceasefire deal that will see hostages held since October 7,

The Gaza conflict may finally be coming to an end, with a draft ceasefire agreement in the works. But is Donald Trump playing a pivotal role in bringing peace to the region? In this video, we explore Trump’s diplomatic track record,