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The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar.

The US president says negotiations to release Israeli hostages held by Hamas and end the war in Gaza are almost complete.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses confidence in a near-term Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

Israeli negotiators attending ceasefire and hostage release talks in Doha have expressed “cautious optimism,” even as some gaps between both sides persist, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Israel and Hamas ‘on the brink’ of ceasefire and hostage release deal, says Biden: Latest updates - A peace deal would put an end to more than a year of fighting, during which tens of thousands of peo

Mediators have given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza, according to an officia, after a "breakthrough" in talks.

Joe Biden has “stressed the immediate need” of a resolution in Israel’s ceasefire talks with Hamas, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

For many Israelis, the ceasefire offers a brief respite from relentless conflict. The return of hostages has provided closure for families and a temporary sense of relief. However, the broader objectives of dismantling Hamas and ensuring lasting security continue to elude Israel.

The executive order follows a ProPublica investigation that found Microsoft prioritized profit over security, leaving the federal government vulnerable to the largest hack in U.S. history. Vendors must now demonstrate that their products are secure.