Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say
Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.
Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.
The negotiations appeared to gain momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pushed for an agreement before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.