Rubio Says Ending Gaza War Will Take Time

Delegations from the U.S., Israel, Hamas and Middle Eastern countries are set to meet in Egypt on Monday

How a Missile Strike Unlocked a Deal for Peace in Gaza

Talks between Israel and Hamas were stuck for months, until one incident pushed things to the brink

Trump Russia Envoy Echoes Kremlin’s Views on Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

U.S. is hoping for a broader cease-fire between Moscow and Kyiv covering the Black Sea in negotiations starting in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Russia Had Cease-Fires Before. The Killing Didn’t Stop.

Over a decade of war, Russia has used pauses in fighting to gain ground. ‘The one who observes’ a cease-fire ‘is the one who loses.’

Israel Begins Pulling Out of Gaza Corridor as Part of Cease-Fire Deal

Withdrawal from Netzarim corridor removes one of Israel’s bargaining chips as it moves toward negotiating a full end to the war

U.S. Effort to Broker Mideast Cease-Fire Gets a New Sense of Urgency

Execution of an American-Israeli hostage and five others increases pressure to complete a deal

Hopes for Gaza Truce Grow as Hamas Joins Talks in Cairo

Mediators believe a deal to pause fighting and release hostages could come within days, but Hamas leader’s whereabouts remain a mystery

World Court Rejects Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire

International Court of Justice rules in case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians