Trump, hailing a ‘new Middle East,’ avoids the hard questions ahead
In touting his Gaza ceasefire win, the president projected optimism for a wider peace while sidestepping the many obstacles that remain....
Palestinian father embraces daughter after 20 years in Israeli prison
Journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi buried same day brother released from Israeli prison
Cheering Crowds Greet Palestinian Prisoners Freed by Israel
“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.”...
Trump’s Big Gamble on Tackling the Middle East’s Intractable Problems
After the Gaza cease-fire, the president is aiming for a broader peace in a region transformed by two years of fighting....
Palestinian father reunites with his children following release from Israeli prison
Israelite Samaritan Nader Sadaqa among Palestinian prisoners freed in Hamas-Israe deal
Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could it Happen?
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in...
The remains of four Israeli captives arrive at forensic center in Tel Aviv
Opinion | Trump’s Hostage Triumph in Jerusalem
Israel won the war. Now the challenge, especially for the Arab and Muslim countries, is to ensure that Hamas loses the peace....
A Reality Check on Peace
We talk to our Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, about what comes after the cease-fire deal in Gaza....
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East
A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza....
As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ ...
Released Palestinian prisoners reunited with their families in Gaza
Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could it Happen?
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in...
Fresh From Middle East Victory, Trump Sets His Sights on Peace in Ukraine
Pressure on Hamas worked for Gaza, but ahead of President Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Friday, Trump has yet to fully ramp up pressure on ...