Trump Says Gaza Talks Are Going ‘Very Well’ and Will Visit Middle East
The president’s comments and a note from Marco Rubio hinted that the two-year-long conflict may be about to pause, if not end.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Israel Intercepts More Gaza-Bound Activist Boats
The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza to deliver aid. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said the activists were being brought to Israel for deportation.
Arab Mediators Believe Hamas Could Be Open to Partially Disarming
People familiar with the mediators’ thinking say the militant group could compromise on a long-held red line, as long as President Trump can guarantee that Israel would not resume fighting.
Israel Intercepts Another Activist Flotilla Aiming to Break Gaza Blockade
It was the second attempt in as many weeks to breach the restrictions around the Gaza Strip. Neither has succeeded.
Ask a Correspondent, With Our Chief White House Reporter
Peter Baker answers questions from readers about covering President Trump and the changing U.S. role in the world.
What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War
In the two years since Hamas militants attacked Israel, we’ve interviewed more than 700 people in Gaza. Their stories stayed with us. So we tried to find them again.
Israel Mourns Oct. 7 Victims as Fighting in Gaza Continues
Quiet commemorations took place across Israel on the second anniversary of the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks. In Gaza, the fighting continued, and Israeli and Hamas delegations were set to meet in Egypt for a second day of indirect negotiations.
Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Join Israel-Hamas Talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.
President Trump and the Military
Today, we look at how Trump melds his politics with his role as head of the armed forces.
Israel Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 in Subdued Fashion
The somber milestone comes with peace talks underway, hostages from the Hamas-led attack still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever.