A final meeting between President Biden and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is also likely to come up.
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With Russia Prisoner Swap, Biden Scores a Win Near the End of His Term
The exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election.
With Hostage Swap, Biden Scores a Win as His Term Nears Its End
The prisoner exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election.
Negotiators Meet to Revive Push for Hostage Release and Cease-Fire in Gaza
The talks in Rome remain stuck over several key issues, including the extent to which Israeli troops should withdraw from Gaza, where tens of thousands were forced under Israeli orders to evacuate Sunday.
Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is ‘Inside the 10-Yard Line’
The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed.
Condemnation Slows, but Does Not Stall, Israel’s Assault on Rafah
Despite fierce criticism, Israel insists it must take control of Rafah and the border with Egypt to prevent future arms smuggling.
Israel Expands Rafah Offensive Amid International Pressure Over Gaza War
While the government has been hit with a string of diplomatic and legal defeats, the Israeli public’s support for the Gaza war remains strong.
No Alternative for Rafah Invasion, Netanyahu Says, as Rift With U.S. Grows
A day after agreeing to President Biden’s request to send officials to Washington to discuss Rafah, the Israeli leader said there was no other option but to send forces into the crowded city.
White House Denies Biden Has Set ‘Red Lines’ for Israel-Hamas War in Gaza
The Biden administration repeated its warning that Israel should not attack the city of Rafah, the southernmost city in the enclave, without protections for the more than a million people sheltering there.