Negotiators close to securing Gaza cease...

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President Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, have met for a 2nd time to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Also: King Charles and president Macron toast “ever closer” UK-France ties. 

President Joe Biden and Qatar’s prime minister confirmed that Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal that aims to end the war in Gaza. 

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U.S President Joe Biden meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press for a Gaza ceasefire, while Hamas condemns the Israeli leader’s speech at Capitol Hill. The UN chief sounds the alarm over the extreme summer heat. Typhoon Gaemi pummels southeast China with high win ... Show More

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Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to urge the government to negotiate a ceasefire that would secure the release of hostages captured by Hamas on October 7th. 

After months of talks a deal has been done for a ceasefire in Gaza, with it set to start on the weekend with the first phase to include the release of some Israeli hostages.  Incoming US president Donald Trump has taken credit for it and his impending inauguration did give the ne ... Show More

On Wednesday, mediators announced a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip, opening up a pathway to end the 15-month war. But Israel has yet to finalize the deal. WSJ’s Anat Peled unpacks what we know about the deal and the sticking points to gettin ... Show More