In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.

President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.

The Florida hotel canceled a summit held by the Arab America Foundation almost a month after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

America stands hours away from the second Trumpian era. But around the world, it feels like it has already begun.

In the Gaza Strip, celebrations began even before the cease-fire took effect. In Deir al Balah, the cease-fire was greeted with honking car horns, blasting music and celebratory gunfire. In Israel, the father of a hostage who was to be released gave thanks in a Facebook post and said a Jewish blessing.

Hamas has sent the first three hostages back to Israel as ... and I risked drawing America into a wider war in the region." First photographs from the emotional meetings between the returnees ...

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. I spoke with USA TODAY World Affairs correspondent, Kim Hjelmgaard to learn more. Kim, thank you so much for making some time on this.

Thursday night brought a big change to Davos — and not just because it snowed for the first time all week. At just past 5 p.m., U.S. President Donald Trump presented his “America First” priorities virtually, telling the crowd: “Three days ago I took the oath of office, and we began the Golden Age of America.”

Michael Moore is backing Palestinian film From Ground Zero, despite a campaign to silence it. He is also working on a new film.

Week one of Trump's presidency reveals dual approach: public backing for Israel through executive orders while pressuring Netanyahu behind the scenes on hostage deal and Lebanon.