Representatives of Israel and Hamas have left Egypt without any deal in sight.
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Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions
The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.
Charges Against Cuellar Lay Bare Azerbaijan’s Influence Attempts
Federal prosecutors say Representative Henry Cuellar tried to shape policy for Azerbaijan in exchange for bribes. The country has spent millions in the past decade lobbying Washington.
Blinken Plans Israel Visit Next Week
The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war.
Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Its Mediator Role as Israel-Hamas Talks Stall
U.S. and Israeli officials have urged the Gulf state to exert more pressure on the Palestinian armed group to reach a deal.
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.
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.
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.
Hamas Softens Demand for Permanent Cease-Fire in Truce Talks, Officials Say
Hamas’s new proposal would allow the release of hostages in exchange for a phased pullback of Israeli troops. It could restart negotiations.
Hamas Negotiators Leave Cairo With No Breakthrough in Cease-Fire Talks
Weeks of indirect negotiations appear to have stalled over Hamas’s insistence on a permanent cease-fire during or after any hostage releases, a demand that Israel has rejected.