Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.
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Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now
It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.
Gazans greet the cease-fire with joy — and sadness for all that was lost.
Palestinians race back to the homes they fled, uncertain about what they will find or what lies ahead.
Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy
President Biden and his team saw China as the one nation with the intent and capability to displace American primacy — and crafted policies to defend U.S. power.
Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike
Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.
Biden Made a Global Push to Constrain China. What Will Trump Do?
Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said in an interview that “we’ve just stuck with our theory, which is managed competition.” Trump and Xi Jinping might have other plans.
As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released as Cease-Fire Begins
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it freed 90 prisoners.
The Last Migrant Caravans Before Trump’s Inauguration
A Times photographer made two trips to southern Mexico to follow groups of migrants as they walked toward the United States.
These Rooms Give Young Indian Lovers Rare Privacy. Cue the Complaints.
A policy change by a popular hotel platform shows the tension between traditional values and modern ideals in India.