With Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire
Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership ...
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing ...
Israel-Hamas deal back on track, says head of Israel's Shas Party
The Israeli Security Cabinet is now scheduled to meet on Friday morning to green-light the deal with Hamas, followed by a ...
Opinion: Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah
These groups are organic and homegrown, unlike the Islamic State or Al Qaeda, which have relied heavily on fighters from ...
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...
Israeli intelligence chief to head hostage release delegeation in Qatar
Israel is sending the head of the country's intelligence service to Qatar to engage in negotiations to free remaining ...