Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with Hamas.

Outgoing President Joe Biden believes in negotiations and that, after months of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas, he is close to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that would stop the war and release the hostages.

United States President-elect Donald Trump is a prolific golfer with strong ties to the sport, owning several prestigious golf courses across the world that have hosted elite competitions for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

The president-elect's warning that he wants to see a deal before he takes office was “a big factor” in recent concessions, the source tells NBC News.

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan.

President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Middle East leaders and terrorist groups via Truth Social, demanding the immediate release of hostages

World leaders are preparing for US President-elect Donald Trump, who is widely anticipated to take both protectionist and unpredictable foreign policy stances in his second term.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he told President-elect Donald J. Trump that the country had delivered “a tough blow” against Hamas and Hezbollah.

According to a poll conducted by the Napolitan Institute, 54% of American voters surveyed said that they expected fighting in the Middle East to die down as a result of Trump's presidency.

Pressure from Donald Trump pushed Hamas to agree to major concessions to expedite a ceasefire, as hopes grow for a truce between Israel and the militant group.

Only 2 of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans are unpopular: his vow to end Obamacare, and his promise to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.

The global political landscape is currently dominated by four key events: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Israel-Hamas conflict, end of the Assad regime in Syria and the implications of Donald Tru