Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.
The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.
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Trump and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Phone Call
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Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?
Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Iranians and Israelis Begin Tense Return to Normal Life
As a cease-fire held for a second day, people in both countries were still haunted by the terrifying moments of a brief but intense war.
Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold After Trump Rebuke
The truce went into effect after pressure from President Trump and Qatar. Israel said its forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza.
Timeline: Did Iran or Israel Violate the Cease-Fire With Strikes?
The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes.
Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.
After U.S. Strikes on Iran, Prospects for Diplomacy Look Dim
Iran’s foreign minister said the attack would have “everlasting consequences” and that Tehran “reserves all options” for a response.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has picked replacements in case military commanders die in Israeli strikes. He has also named possible replacements for himself.
Putin Does Not Rule Out Capturing Key Ukrainian City
Moscow has hoped to mend relations with the United States while continuing to wage war in Ukraine, but Mr. Putin’s insistence on pushing his offensive has come at a diplomatic cost.