Israel Hamas war

On Monday, Israel started releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors. It's part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas, which began Phase One on Sunday. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher arrived at a hospital in Tel Aviv in "stable condition," according to officials. In a statement, President Biden said four more women will be released in seven days.

FDD Senior Research Analyst Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the Israel-Hamas hostage deal that has led to the release of three Israeli women.

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar announced Saturday, as families of hostages held in Gaza braced for news of loved ones, Palestinians prepared to receive freed detainees and humanitarian groups rushed to set up a surge of aid. The overnight approval of the deal by Israel’s Cabinet, in a rare meeting during the Jewish Sabbath, set off a flurry of activity and a fresh wave of emotions as relatives wondered whether hostages would be returned alive or dead. The names of the first hostages to be freed were expected to be released later Saturday. The pause in 15 months of war is a step toward ending the deadliest, most destructive fighting ever between Israel and the Hamas militant group — and comes more than a year after the only other ceasefire achieved.

LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.

The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal to end fighting in Gaza Friday. The deal is expected to go into effect on Sunday and includes three phases. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Joe Truzman.

The deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages being held in Gaza and to finally bring an end to a 15-month war has been officially signed by negotiators in Doha, according to reports. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism.

The FDD's Richard Goldberg joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to break down the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal.

National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Andy Mac to explain what could be in store in the Middle East over the next six weeks as Israel and Hamas have struck a ceasefire deal.

The FDD's Miriam Wahba joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Andrew Craft with more insight on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that was announced by the U.S. on Wednesday.

The FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to provide his thoughts on the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, the United States and Qatar said Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office did not confirm the deal, saying the final details were still being sorted out. Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release dozens of hostages after more than 15 months of war. Any deal is expected to pause the fighting and bring hopes for winding down the most deadly and destructive war Israel and Hamas have ever fought, a conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests. One official said that it was expected that the ceasefire would be implemented in coming days. All three requested anonymity to discuss the contours of the deal before the official announcement by mediators in Doha. President Joe Biden was preparing to address the breakthrough agreement later Thursday, officials said.

On Thursday, airstrikes were reported in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a. FOX News' Trey Yingst reports this may be the Israeli response or the US led coalition targeting Houthi positions. Benjamin Anthony with the Miryam Institute joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.