Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Ceasefire brokered by US and France aims for permanent peace

Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same

Negotiations to resume this week based on US bridging proposal

UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan

The United Nations Security Council on Monday backed a proposal outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Israel increases Gaza strikes, UN decries 'humanitarian nightmare'

Israel and Hamas both claim victory as ceasefire holds