Considered authoritarian and corrupt, the Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave. But many believe it can be credible now only if it includes Hamas.
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Israel, Hamas Agree to Begin Cease-Fire Friday Morning
Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.
Friday Briefing: Gaza Cease-Fire to Begin Today
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What’s in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Release Deal
Officials in Qatar, which helped broker the deal, said 13 hostages were expected to be released on Friday. An Israeli official said Palestinians in Israel’s custody would be freed first.
Families in the West Bank Eagerly Await a Prisoner Release
The announcement that an exchange of hostages for prisoners would begin on Friday lifted the hopes of many Palestinians whose relatives are in Israeli jails.
Israel Releases Videos It Says Show Hamas Tunnels Under Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli and American officials have said that Hamas uses hospitals for cover. Hamas and administrators of Al-Shifa, Gaza’s largest hospital, have denied the claims.
Israel-Hamas Pause in Fighting May Start Friday at Earliest
Both sides announced a four-day pause in the war between Israel and Hamas, but details were still being worked out.
Deal to Free Child Hostages in Gaza Inspires Hope and Anguish
Some or all of the at least 36 children taken to the enclave as captives on Oct. 7 are expected to be freed. But the announcement raised anxieties about who might make it out.
How the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Came Together
The agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations, but if carried out successfully, it could lead to the release of more hostages and extend the temporary cease-fire.
U.S. Presses Israel to Set Up Safe Areas During Coming Pause in Gaza War
President Biden and his aides are trying to get Israel to take measures that would reduce Palestinian civilian deaths and restore services.