The group’s rejection of a recent proposal “is standing in the way of innocent civilians in Gaza getting humanitarian relief,” the director said.
Tag: Peace Process
Active Fighting Subsides in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over, Officials Say
Israeli troops have left southern Gaza, and some Palestinians returned to the area, where there was a sense of horror at the scope of destruction.
Israel Withdraws Troops From Southern Gaza as War Hits 6-Month Mark
With the conflict at an apparent impasse, international mediators were gathering in Cairo with hopes of brokering a temporary cease-fire.
Biden Urges Egypt and Qatar to Push Hamas to Agree to Hostage and Cease-Fire Deal
During a call on Thursday, Mr. Biden also pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to make a concerted effort for a deal.
Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu
The war in Gaza has sorely strained relations between Israel and the United States, and the leaders of both countries have allies at home who would pull them farther apart.
U.S. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire Runs Into Russia-China Veto
The American draft resolution before the Security Council did not go far enough to end the Israel-Hamas war, Russia and China said, after the United States had vetoed three earlier resolutions.
U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Cease-Fire Talks Continue in Qatar as Israel’s Spy Chief Returns Home
Warnings of imminent famine in Gaza have added urgency to efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
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.