Top American, Israeli and Arab officials are seeking to forge three parallel but related deals that could end the war in Gaza, finalize its postwar status, and, most ambitiously, set commitments for the creation of a Palestinian state.
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Qatar Expresses Anger Over Netanyahu’s Leaked Criticism
In a recording that aired on Israeli television, a voice that appears to be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s called Qatar’s role as a mediator “problematic” because of its relationship to Hamas.
Qatar Says Israel and Hamas Have Reached a Deal to Send Medicine to Hostages
The agreement also involves Israel permitting more humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza.
Menendez Case Puts Focus on Qatar’s Push to Turn Wealth Into Influence
The tiny Gulf state has cultivated relationships with powerful people and institutions to raise its global profile, and to protect its interests.
Amid Gaza War and Red Sea Attacks, Yemen’s Houthis Refuse to Back Down
The militia, which has targeted ships it says are connected to Israel, has vowed not to stop until the siege in Gaza ends and claims that a new U.S.-led maritime task force cannot deter the attacks.
CIA Director Discusses Resuming Hostage Swaps Between Israel and Hamas
William J. Burns was in Warsaw on Monday, where he met with the head of Mossad, Israel’s spy agency, and the prime minister of Qatar, which has helped broker talks with Hamas.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed in Error Had White Flag, Israel Says
The military said the mistaken killing of the three men, who had been shirtless, was a violation of its rules of engagement.
Gazans Mass at Border for Safety, but Find Only More Peril
As Israeli forces pound Gaza, the area where Palestinians can seek shelter is shrinking, raising concerns that they could be forced into Egypt.
Hamas Releases 12 More Hostages as Nations’ Spy Chiefs Go to Qatar for Talks
Mediators hope the current model of a daily cease-fire with the release of Israeli captives in exchange for freeing Palestinian prisoners would create the conditions for longer-term discussions.
North Korea’s Han Kwang-song Returns to International Soccer
Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to an involuntary career break.