U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the entire country.
Released From Hamas Captivity, a Hostage Finds His Family Gone
Eli Sharabi gave himself up on Oct. 7, 2023, hoping to save his wife and daughters. After some 500 days in the tunnels of Gaza, he emerged to learn that…
Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan?
The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband.
Israel’s Military Lays Out Its Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Failures
The highly anticipated public findings, the first from its internal inquiries into the devastating Hamas-led attack, do not apportion individual responsibility, though officials said that may come later.
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.
‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead
The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.
Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?
Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Multiple Bus Explosions in Israel Put Country on Terrorism Alert
The attempted attacks on Thursday, which injured no one but shut down buses and trains across the country, came amid Israel’s ongoing raids in the West Bank and as its…