Israeli airstrikes on homes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, health officials said Tuesday. Earlier strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 people, including two women and four children, according to local health officials, who said one woman was pregnant and the baby died as well.

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said the negotiations

President-elect Donald Trump has described a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as being "very close," as the Palestinian militant group has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages,

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are optimistic about a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas being reached within days. The proposed ceasefire would involve a 42-day truce, the release of hostages,