After a barrage from Hezbollah militants on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a “very intense” military response.
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What We Know About the Latest Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal
President Biden outlined a road map put forward by Israel that would begin with an immediate, temporary cease-fire and work toward a permanent end to the war and the reconstruction of Gaza.
Israel and Hamas Could Restart Cease-Fire Talks Within a Week, Officials Say
Negotiators held preliminary discussions in Paris this weekend, hoping to revive the possibility of a truce, the officials said.
CIA Director Burns to Try Reviving Cease-Fire and Hostage Negotiations in Europe
It was unclear if negotiators from Egypt and Qatar would participate.
Cease-Fire Talks Hit Snag Over Hostages and Permanence, Officials Say
Representatives of Israel and Hamas have left Egypt without any deal in sight.
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.