Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.
Tag: Gaza Strip
Egypt Aids Search for Bodies of Dead Captives in Gaza
The assistance is part of an international effort to reinforce the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Turkey Offered to Help in Postwar Gaza. Israel Isn’t About to Say Yes.
As a guarantor of the cease-fire, Turkey is keen to play a role in Gaza’s future, seeing political and economic benefits. Israel is having none of it.
U.S. Flies Drones Over Gaza to Monitor Cease-Fire, Officials Say
The surveillance missions are part of a U.S.-led international effort to ensure the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas holds.
U.S. Diplomats Will Work With Troops to Maintain Gaza Cease-Fire, Rubio Says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Israel that the State Department would increase its presence at a center set up to monitor the peace deal.
A Quick Route to Rebuild Half of Gaza, or Another U.S. Pipe Dream?
There are many questions about whether a plan to rebuild Israeli-held parts of the enclave is feasible or doomed from the outset.
Who Were the 2,000 Palestinians Freed by Israel?
Under the cease-fire deal, Israel released 250 Palestinians serving long sentences for violent attacks. More than 1,700 others had been detained in Gaza and held without charge.
U.S. May Seek United Nations Mandate for Gaza Security Force, Rubio Says
Vice President JD Vance spoke from Israel, as he wrapped up a visit aimed at shoring up a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
At a Mass Burial in Gaza, Palestinians Mourn the Unknown Dead
Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel and Hamas have been exchanging remains, but Gaza’s medical authorities have not been able to identify many of them.
At a Mass Burial in Gaza, Palestinians Mourn the Unknown Dead
Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel and Hamas have been exchanging remains, but Gaza’s medical authorities have not been able to identify many of them.