World leaders welcomed the shift by an Israel facing increasing pressure, but they stressed that the measure of success would be whether enough trucks get in to ease the humanitarian crisis.
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Cease-Fire Talks to Confront How Displaced Palestinians Can Return
Many Palestinians from northern Gaza are now sheltering in the south, but they want to return home.
The First Flight of Their Lives: An Airlift After Agony Terror in Gaza
The evacuees make up only a tiny fraction of the thousands of civilians, including many children, who have suffered grievous injuries over the course of Israel’s monthslong campaign against Hamas and its bombardment of Gaza.
The First Flight of Their Lives: An Airlift After Agony in Gaza
The evacuees make up only a tiny fraction of the thousands of civilians, including many children, who have suffered grievous injuries over the course of Israel’s monthslong campaign against Hamas and its bombardment of Gaza.
U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Blinken Will Travel to Israel as Part of Gaza Cease-Fire Efforts
Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, is making his sixth trip to the Mideast since Oct. 7. The State Department said he would discuss freeing the hostages and increasing aid to Gaza.
Antony Blinken Starts Mideast Trip in Saudi Arabia
Efforts to secure a cease-fire in Gaza are the backdrop, but the Biden administration also hopes to persuade Saudi Arabia to establish normal relations with Israel.
Female Genital Cutting Continues to Increase Worldwide
Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Gold Speculation Rife in Egypt Amid Economic Crisis
Clamor for the precious metal is growing as the buying power of the country’s currency plunges in value against the dollar, and inflation eats away at savings.