Peace Process – War Watch

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Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
ByClay Risen March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

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Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks
ByChristina Goldbaum March 12, 2026

“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.

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Trump Signals U.S. Is Prepared for a Long War Against Iran
ByShawn McCreesh, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Abdi Latif Dahir March 2, 2026

President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.

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Trump Considers Building a Military Base in Gaza as Peace Plans Clash With Reality
ByIsabel Kershner, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Saher Alghorra February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

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Israel’s Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Amid criticism over the board’s structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying “a new way” was needed to address the situation in Gaza.

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Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
ByDavid E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

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Life in Beirut Beneath the Drones
ByEuan Ward and Diego Ibarra Sanchez February 14, 2026

More than a year into a cease-fire, the mechanical whir of Israeli drones above the Lebanese capital is a reminder that, in many ways, the war never really ended.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have each committed more than $1 billion to President Trump’s new international initiative, officials said.

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Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and Abu Bakr Bashir February 10, 2026

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer February 7, 2026February 8, 2026

The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.

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