Gaza Gaza truce mediators Egypt and Qatar are asking Israel for more time to resolve a stand-off with Hamas over extending the ceasefire in the war-battered territory, sources familiar with the matter told The National.

A Palestinian businessman is making a long-shot bid to lead a new governing body of the Gaza Strip, putting up an estimated $300,000 for lobbying services to influence Washington and the Middle

On his last full day as president, Joe Biden celebrated as a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas officially took effect, raising hopes that months of bloodshed in the Gaza Strip were finally ...

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce was due to expire yesterday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive. The ceasefire took effect on Jan. 19 after more than 15 months of war sparked by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the deadliest in the country’s history.

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Israel will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday. Israel’s refusal could spark a crisis with Hamas and key mediator Egypt at a sensitive moment for the fragile truce.

The first phase of the cease fire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on Saturday — and it’s unclear what comes next.