These groups are organic and homegrown, unlike the Islamic State or Al Qaeda, which have relied heavily on fighters from ...

The Israeli military’s pursuit of 'total victory' in Gaza and Lebanon will instead guaran­tee the survival of Hamas and ...

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership ...

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in ...

Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

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

The Israeli Security Cabinet is now scheduled to meet on Friday morning to green-light the deal with Hamas, followed by a ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released ...

A cease-fire announced Wednesday will end the 15-month war between Hamas and Israel and includes the eventual release of all ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel ...

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by ...