Warnings of imminent famine in Gaza have added urgency to efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Tag: Peace Process
Israeli Negotiators Head to Qatar for Cease-Fire Talks, Officials Say
Hamas and Israel failed to reach an agreement ahead of Ramadan. Last week, Hamas dropped one of its demands.
Ramadan Begins in Gaza With No Cease-Fire
There were hopes for a last-minute deal, but both sides said they weren’t close to an agreement.
Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall
Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel has refused.
Court Rules Against Granting Immunity for Violence in Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles’
A judge said a new British law aiming to foster reconciliation over decades of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland would breach the European Convention on Human Rights.
Biden and Netanyahu Seek Opposing Goals in Cease-Fire Talks
The divergent goals of President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are playing out as negotiators try to reach a hostage deal.
Israelis Broach a Concession in Hostage Talks With Hamas
Israel negotiators are reported to be considering the release of high-profile Palestinians convicted of terrorism in exchange for freedom for some of the hostages in Gaza.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Invade Gaza City of Rafah
Amid signs of progress toward a pause in the fighting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces planned to keep pushing into Gaza.
U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution
The United States said the resolution could have disrupted its negotiations to free hostages and secure a temporary cease-fire, but its vote drew outcry from many diplomats and aid workers.
Newly Vulnerable, Israelis Remain Traumatized and Mistrustful
Despite U.S. pressure, the idea of a Palestinian state seems further away than ever, as Israel’s Jews move rightward and its Palestinians fear a backlash.