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Supplies dwindle, prices soar in Gaza as Israel's aid freeze continues

By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

After more than 16 months of war, Gaza’s population is entirely dependent on trucked-in food and other aid. Most are displaced from their homes, and many need shelter. Fuel is needed to keep hospitals, water pumps, bakeries and telecommunications operating.

Trump issues 'last warning' after White House confirms talks between U.S. and Hamas officials

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for…

With ceasefire's fate uncertain, Arab leaders gather to endorse counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan

By Samy Magdy, Mohammad Jahjouh, Associated Press

Tuesday's summit is expected to include the leaders of regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whose support is crucial for any postwar plan.

Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump's approach to Gaza and the Middle East

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz

Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K.,…

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Israel cuts off aid to Gaza while pressuring Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel faced sharp criticism on Sunday as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire.

Hamas reports no progress in talks on second phase of ceasefire with Israel

By Samy Magdy, David Rising, Associated Press

The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made “no progress,” and it's unclear whether they will resume on Saturday, a senior Hamas official said.

Israeli mourners bury returned hostage as talks start for ceasefire future

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Tsachi Idan’s body was one of four released by Hamas overnight Wednesday to Thursday, in exchange for over 600 Palestinian prisoners, the last planned swap of the ceasefire’s first phase, which began in January.

Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7 and says it underestimated Hamas' capabilities

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the Oct. 7 attack because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s intentions and underestimated its capabilities.