The ultimate goal, officials said, is to establish a workable alternative to delivering aid via Egypt in a way that satisfies Israel’s demand for security checks.
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Palestinians Flee Gaza Hospital Refuge as Fighting Intensifies
Israel and Hamas are battling near a hospital in Khan Younis, near where the military said it had detected mortar fire. About 7,000 people had sought shelter on the hospital grounds, the U.N. said.
U.S. to Return Houthis to Terrorism List
The move is a partial return to a tougher Trump administration stance toward the Iran-backed group, which has attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
China Failed to Sway Taiwan’s Election. What Happens Now?
Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.
Who Are the Houthis and Why Is the U.S. Attacking Them?
The Iranian-backed rebel group has launched dozens of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea since the war between Israel and Hamas started.
Blinken Talks a Grand Vision for Mideast Peace but Hits a Wall in Israel
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken conducted marathon diplomacy around the region, but Israeli leaders, focused on war with Hamas, showed no interest in meeting demands like Palestinian statehood.
Blinken Meets el-Sisi in Egypt to Discuss Palestinians in Gaza
The U.S. secretary of state also planned to talk about how to prevent the violence in the Mideast from escalating further, as Iran-backed militias ramp up attacks.
U.S. and British Forces Fend Off Houthi Attack in Red Sea
American officials and their allies warned that there would be consequences for the Houthis, the Iranian-backed armed group that has disrupted shipping in the Red Sea.
Saudi-Israel Ties Depend on Steps Toward a Palestinian State, Blinken Says
In meetings with Israeli leaders, the U.S. secretary of state held out the prospect of Saudi recognition to prod Israel to curb combat operations in Gaza and accept a path to Palestinian statehood.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Hezbollah Commander, Militia Says
The latest strikes across Israel’s northern border came as the U.S. secretary of state made another trip to the Middle East in efforts to prevent a wider war.