Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday
The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other ...
Senior Hamas official praised Oct. 7 attack on Israel after cease-fire deal struck: ‘Miraculous achievement’
A senior Hamas leader praised the Oct. 7 terror attack as a “miraculous military and security achievement,” while promising ...
Qatar and the U.S. both want a stable Middle East
As the U.S. enters a new administration under President Trump, Qatar’s role as a trusted security partner remains as strong ...
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Qatar, Turkey to host Palestinian murder convicts freed in hostage deal — officials
Decision on where to send the prisoners is coordinated with Israel, officials tell ToI; Hamas said to vow Fatah and PFLP ...
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the potential for “a dialogue” ...
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Hamas names four Israeli 'women soldiers' to be freed in next swap with Israel
Under the terms of the three-phased Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas will release hostages held in Gaza in exchange for the ...
Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why.
Netanyahu is under pressure from right-wing members of his coalition government to resume bombardment of the Gaza Strip until ...
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To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
Inside a lavish clubhouse on Doha’s waterfront, tensions strained by months of fruitless back-and-forth weighed on ...