President Joe Biden said goodbye Wednesday night, telling the American people that serving as president has been “the highest honor of my life” but warning that dangers on the horizon pose a serious threat to democracy.

In Washington, families of the hostages gathered on the National Mall to urge the incoming administration to continue efforts for the return of all hostages.

This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

President Joe Biden says Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages.

Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, crowds took to the streets of Tel Aviv. In a display of unity, people were seen singing songs and expressing their relief. Show Full Article This article is NOT paywalled But your support enables us to deliver impactful stories,

President Joe Biden officially bid goodbye to the American ... See our gallery of responses to the news in Tel Aviv and Gaza.

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

They wanted him to lose. But now, some supporters of a two-state solution think the 47th president might just help their cause.

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden will visit Israel during wartime ... outlined Biden’s plan for a one-day visit on Wednesday to Tel Aviv, where he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.

Donald Trump awkwardly failed to kiss his wife Melania on the cheek moments before he was sworn in as president for the second time. The incoming president, 78, fell inches short of his wife's face - with the pair air kissing instead.