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Michael Herzog, the Israeli envoy who largely operated behind the scenes, was praised as a “supremely efficient” ambassador admired on both sides of the aisle.

President Biden touted the deal from Washington, saying his administration and President-elect Trump’s team were “speaking as one” in the negotiations; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped “details will be finalized tonight.

Israel’s government is expected to give final approval Friday of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which could start as soon as Sunday and signal the release of at least two American hostages.

President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

An ex-CIA analyst pleaded guilty to leaking top secret documents about Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran last year, forcing the attack to be delayed.

David Abrams got the federal government to charge a trio of organizations with fraud, but pro-Israel groups may have violated the same rules.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

With a pending Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump returning as US president, Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader must now decide whether to recognise Israel before a Palestinian state is created.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal on Jan. 15, following more than 15 months of devastating war. (Video: Joe Snell/The Washington Post) Hamas and Israel have been ...