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The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
ByMichael D. Shear July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.

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Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations
ByAdam Rasgon and Ephrat Livni July 4, 2025

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.

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Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.
ByAdam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman July 3, 2025July 4, 2025

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

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Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer July 3, 2025July 4, 2025

Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

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Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump
ByAaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman July 2, 2025

It is unclear whether the latest U.S.-backed effort can overcome the most entrenched sticking point between Israel and Hamas.

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Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon
ByAaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, cited “positive signs” in the long-moribund cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages held there.

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Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Will Meet With Trump Next Week
ByAdam Rasgon July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

The Israeli prime minister’s expected visit to the United States comes as the cease-fire with Iran may create new momentum for a truce in Gaza.

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Gaza City Cafe Hit by Deadly Strike
ByEphrat Livni and Sahar Alghorra June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The restaurant, a destination for Palestinians seeking a respite or internet access, was reduced to a mere shell by the blast.

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Nonprofits Lose Legal Bid to Halt U.K. Exports of Fighter Jet Parts to Israel
ByLizzie Dearden June 30, 2025July 2, 2025

A top court ruled Monday that the British government, rather than judges, should decide on the “acutely sensitive and political issue.”

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Israel’s Military Appears Poised to Expand Into Gaza City Amid Cease-Fire Calls
ByIsabel Kershner June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

President Trump urged Israel and Hamas to “make the deal,” but it was unclear if any significant progress has been made toward an agreement.

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