Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.
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Qatar Pauses Role as Mediator in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced it had stepped back from talks, saying it would resume once Israel and Hamas “show willingness and seriousness.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Conveys Support for Joint Cease-Fire in Lebanon and Gaza
Iran’s top diplomat appeared eager to convey Iran’s readiness to support a joint cease-fire in Lebanon and in Gaza — even as Iran’s supreme leader at home expressed readiness to fight Israel.
Qatar’s Crucial Role in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks
The emirate has used its influence with Hamas to press for a truce with Israel. But “the last word is with those on the battlefield,” one expert said.
Biden and Leaders of Qatar and Egypt Plan ‘Final’ Cease-Fire Proposal
The leaders said “the time has come” to conclude a deal between Israel and Hamas, insisting that the negotiators meet in Cairo or Doha next Thursday.
Haniyeh’s Death Will Shake but Not Destroy Hamas, Analysts Say
Hamas will need to scramble to replace Ismail Haniyeh following his killing in Tehran, analysts say, but the group has recovered from past assassinations of its political and military leaders.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock
The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward.
Taliban Talks With U.N. Go On Despite Alarm Over Exclusion of Women
The meeting is the first between the Taliban and a United Nations-led conference of global envoys who are seeking to engage the Afghan government on critical issues.
Taliban Talks With U.N. Go On Despite Alarm Over Exclusion of Women
The meeting is the first between the Taliban and a United Nations-led conference of global envoys who are seeking to engage the Afghan government on critical issues.
Rich Gulf States Have Huge Ambitions. Will Extreme Heat Hold Them Back?
The high temperatures blamed for the deaths of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are taking a broad toll in countries that have spent vast sums to attract tourists and investors.