U.S. Presses Israel to Set Up Safe Areas During Pause in Gaza Fighting
Biden administration officials are trying to get Israel to take measures that would reduce the civilian death toll in Gaza and to restore services.
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Framework of Hostage-Release Deal
The agreement calls for a pause in the fighting and for Hamas to free 50 of the captives it seized in its Oct. 7 raid on Israel. Hamas said Israel would release 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Thursday Briefing: The Biden-Xi Meeting
Also, what to know about Israel’s raid on Gaza’s largest hospital.
U.S. and China Agree to Displace Fossil Fuels by Ramping Up Renewables
The climate agreement between the two countries is seen as a bright spot as President Biden prepares to meet President Xi Jinping.
Israel Says Military Has Entered Gazan Hospital Grounds to Defeat Hamas
The operation at the main hospital complex in Gaza came after Israel released videos showing what it said were weapons inside a children’s hospital in the enclave.
Biden’s Message to Hostages’ Families: ‘Hang in There. We’re Coming’
The United States is actively engaged in indirect talks involving Israel, Hamas and Qatar to secure their release.
U.S. Manages Expectations of a Breakthrough Before Biden and Xi Meet
President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China will try to defuse a year of bubbling tensions on Wednesday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
More Than 400 U.S. Officials Sign Letter Protesting Biden’s Israel Policy
The signers, representing some 40 government agencies, reflect growing internal dissent over the administration’s support of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
State Dept. Workers Sign Memos Urging Biden to Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
The messages urge the Biden administration to press Israel for a cease-fire, according to U.S. officials. Two were said to have been sent in the first week of the war.
Tuesday Briefing: Looking to a Biden-Xi Meeting
Plus how much can trees help fight climate change.