Hopes for a breakthrough were damped after Hamas said it would not attend the peace talks set for Thursday.
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Israel Was Less Flexible in Recent Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Documents Show
The country made five new demands, according to documents detailing its newest negotiating positions.
Netanyahu Slams Gallant for Questioning the Goal of ‘Total Victory’ in Gaza
A strongly worded statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office accused Yoav Gallant, the defense minister, of harming the chances of reaching a hostage release deal.
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.
Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah
Israel advised people to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told soldiers that Israel is “prepared for defense, as well as offense.”
Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post
The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding.
Why Is Iran Expected to Attack Israel? Here’s What to Know.
Iran has vowed to retaliate for the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran last week, an attack for which it has blamed Israel.
As Israel Braces for Iran’s Retaliation, Diplomats Scramble
President Biden convened his national security team and spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and foreign ministers from Islamic countries plan to gather in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Why Is Iran Expected to Attack Israel? Here’s What to Know.
Iran has vowed to retaliate for the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran last week in an attack for which it has blamed Israel.
Killing of Hamas Leader Fuels More Tension Between Biden and Netanyahu
President Biden has expressed concern that the circumstances of the assassination have thrown cease-fire talks into doubt, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel rejects that idea, officials say.