US President Donald Trump says he’s “optimistic” a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be agreed next week after Hamas announced that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day truce ...

The announcement by Hamas arrived following it held consultations with other Palestinian factions and before a visit on ...

Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to comment on Trump's announcement, and in their public statements the two sides remain far apart.

Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it ...

As fireworks lit up the night sky and parades rolled through American streets, the Fourth of July wasn't just about hot dogs and patriotic songs; it was also a day of high-stakes politics and ...

Hamas said it is ready to “immediately” start negotiations with Israel on a proposal by US President Donald Trump for a ...

Hamas issued a “positive response” to a proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The group did not say what ...

Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early on Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings ...

Hamas officials said Friday that they have responded to President Trump’s 60-day ceasefire proposal in a “positive” way but ...

Hamas on Friday said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defence ...

Josh Shapiro’s presidential ambitions and his poor chemistry with Kamala Harris were factors keeping him off the Democratic ...

Palestinian group’s reply boosts chances of 60-day Gaza ceasefire, but Israel hasn’t responded publicly to the proposal.