Aug 16 Mediators are preparing to implement Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal before final agreement, U.S. official says By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press The official said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading
Aug 16 Latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks conclude, will continue in Cairo next week By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press In a statement Friday, the United States, Egypt and Qatar said ceasefire talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere. Continue reading
Aug 16 Deadly civilian rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders By Julia Frankel, Aref Tufaha, Associated Press Residents interviewed by The Associated Press said at least a hundred masked settlers entered the village, shot live ammunition at Palestinians, burned homes and cars and damaged water tankers. Continue reading
Aug 16 Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press British and French foreign ministers made a joint trip to Israel while internationally mediated cease-fire talks in Qatar were expected to enter their second day. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 2:38 U.S. official says Gaza cease-fire talks will continue, deal key to preventing wider war By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The Gaza war reached a staggering milestone with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 40,000 Gazans have been killed since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. It comes as negotiators met again in Qatar to try and find a path toward… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 8:26 Gazan families shattered as war’s death toll crosses 40,000 By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi Israel blames Hamas for hiding within civilian areas and said it has killed about 17,000 Hamas fighters in Gaza. If that’s true, that still means more than 20,000 civilians have died. Nick Schifrin discusses the latest in Gaza, and Amna… Continue watching
Aug 15 As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves By Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Families are often on the run and must bury their dead wherever possible. Witness accounts and video footage show that bodies are buried in backyards and parking lots, beneath staircases and along roadsides. Continue reading
Aug 14 Hamas official says group is losing faith in U.S. as Gaza cease-fire mediator By Abby Sewell, Associated Press A top Hamas official says the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week. Continue reading
Aug 14 Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad’ and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad." She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's primary. Continue reading
Aug 14 WATCH: White House says latest round of cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will be key By News Desk and Associated Press Jean-Pierre refused to comment on the U.S. being potentially frustrated with additional Israel demands for a cease-fire, saying, “I’m not going to get into negotiations from here.”… Continue reading