For many Israelis, the ceasefire offers a brief respite from relentless conflict. The return of hostages has provided closure ...

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first ...

The deal now goes to the full Cabinet of ministers for final sign-off. It is expected to OK the ceasefire, which could start as soon as Sunday.

US bureau chief Jacob Magid takes stock of the fraught relationship between the outgoing US president and the Jewish state, ...