Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.
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Kamala Harris to Meet With Top Israeli Official as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
The vice president expects to discuss the urgency of a hostage deal and getting food and supplies to Palestinian civilians with a member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet.
Houthi Attacks and U.S.-Led Strikes Dash Hopes for Quick Yemen Peace Deal
A U.N.-backed process to end Yemen’s nine-year conflict appeared to be moving forward recently. But then the war in Gaza began and tensions spilled over.
China Meets the U.S. to Discuss Fentanyl, But the Détente Has Limits
Negotiations have resumed on restricting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. But Beijing may prove less cooperative on Iran and North Korea.
Israel Will Not Soon Ends Its War With Hamas, Officials Say
Amid global pressure to reach a cease-fire and fears of a widening regional war, Israel says it will continue to fight in Gaza until Hamas is defeated.
In Israel, Jake Sullivan Denies Talk of a Rift Over Gaza War
“We’re not here to tell anybody, ‘You must do X, you must do Y,’” the national security adviser said. His visit came as the Israeli military said it had accidentally killed three Israeli hostages.
The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?
There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.
American Hostage Might Be Released on Sunday, Jake Sullivan Says
Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said there was “reason to believe” an American would be among the next Hamas captives freed in Gaza.
How the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Came Together
The agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations, but if carried out successfully, it could lead to the release of more hostages and extend the temporary cease-fire.
Jake Sullivan’s ‘Quieter’ Middle East Comments Did Not Age Well
The national security adviser has drawn criticism for recent public remarks. Biden officials pushed back on the idea that Mr. Sullivan was offering a lasting view on Middle East conflicts.