Gaza Strip
As Israeli forces engage in extensive ground operations in northern and southern Gaza, advancing its plan to seize more land and pressure Hamas amid cease-fire negotiations, the Israeli government has announced that it will allow "a basic quantity of food" to enter the enclave. This move comes after
Gaza Strip
Israeli forces have begun "extensive" ground operations in northern and southern Gaza, the military said, as airstrikes across the territory have killed about 100 people and ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled. The operation aims to defeat Hamas and free the hostages taken during the October
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As President Donald Trump concluded his Middle East tour, a much-vaunted "grand bargain" aimed at bringing peace to the region remained elusive. Instead, Trump sought to tout a series of trade and investment deals secured with the backing of his administration. The trip saw the forging of lucrative
Arab-Israeli conflicts
A devastating conflict in war-battered northern Gaza has intensified, with no food reaching the region for the first two weeks of October, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The Israeli military's actions mirror a controversial siege plan conceived by former Israeli General Giora Eiland, which aims to starve out or
Gaza Strip
In the nearly five-month-long war between Israel and Hamas, the elusive Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, has continued to evade capture or death, denying Israel a military victory. Sinwar is considered the most important figure in Hamas, and his ability to remain hidden has hindered Israel's efforts to
Civilian casualties
As the Israeli government buries the remains of six hostages who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, their families and survivors are accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of failing to secure a cease-fire deal that could have saved the captives' lives. The victims, who were among
Armistices
Cease-fire negotiations between Hamas and Israel are set to resume this weekend, with Hamas sending a delegation to Cairo to "listen to the results of the negotiations" between the US, Israeli, Egyptian, and Qatari officials. This comes after Hamas did not participate in the previous round of talks
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Mediators, including C.I.A. Director William J. Burns and President Biden's Middle East envoy Brett McGurk, are working towards a summit next week to keep the fragile truce negotiations alive. Israeli officials have announced a plan to move ahead with the summit, despite a contentious dispute over
Armistices
Cease-fire talks have resumed between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Cairo, with the United States pushing for a proposal that officials say would bridge the gaps between both sides. A major sticking point is the Philadelphi Corridor, a 100-yard piece of land bordering Gaza's southernmost border with Egypt,
Gaza Strip
As Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, the families of the hostages say all six were kidnapped alive in the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, and died while being held. This development comes just hours after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime
Gaza Strip
A critical juncture in the Middle East has been reached as negotiators meet in Qatar to discuss a possible cease-fire in Gaza, but Hamas has refused to participate, citing concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not genuinely interested in a deal. The talks have been ongoing for months,
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The United Nations has completed its internal investigation into Israeli allegations that UNRWA staff members participated in the October 7 Hamas invasion of southern Israel, with the UN finding that nine of 19 accused "may have been involved" in the attack. The investigation, conducted by the UN Office
