DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how ...

Hamas said early on Friday that it is discussing a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal with other Palestinian groups, and it will submit its response to mediators once the talks conclude.