A tense peace between Israel and Hamas
Tag: International Relations
Belarus Forces Down Ryanair Flight Carrying Journalist
The dissident, Roman Protasevich, co-founded a Telegram channel that is a popular opposition outlet in Belarus. The plane was flying from Athens to Lithuania when it was forced down.
In the Russian Arctic, the First Stirrings of a Very Cold War
Though the Russian military has little in common with liberal Western politicians or environmental groups like Greenpeace, it is taking ice melt in the Far North seriously.
China to Try Australian on Spy Charge, Adding to Diplomatic Tensions
The businessman-writer Yang Hengjun will face trial in Beijing next week, at a time when Australia and China have fallen out over detentions, accusations of political interference and the investigation of journalists.
Israel and Hamas Agree to a Cease-Fire
The agreement to halt hostilities followed days of efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations, and pressure by President Biden.
New Political Pressures Push US, Europe to Stop Israel-Gaza Conflict
President Biden faces a leftward shift in his party. In Europe, Muslim migration, terrorism fears and populist politics make diplomacy more urgent than ever.
New Political Pressures Push U.S. and Europe to Stop Israel-Gaza Conflict
President Biden faces a leftward shift in his party. In Europe, Muslim migration, terrorism fears and populist politics make diplomacy more urgent than ever.
Biden Tells Netanyahu He Expects ‘Significant De-Escalation Today’
The president’s call added to a growing chorus of international parties urging the Israeli military and Hamas militants to lay down their weapons.
In Australia, Some Warn Against Another Year of Border Closures
“I’m not going to take risks with Australians’ lives,” the prime minister said. But critics say putting off reopening until mid-2022 could cause lasting damage.
Your Wednesday Briefing
A humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza.