Hamas Takes a Big Risk in Deal With Israel to Release Hostages
The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.
In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.
In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.
The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.