Cease-Fire

U.S. Effort to Broker Mideast Cease-Fire Gets a New Sense of Urgency

Execution of an American-Israeli hostage and five others increases pressure to complete a deal

Hopes for Gaza Truce Grow as Hamas Joins Talks in Cairo

Mediators believe a deal to pause fighting and release hostages could come within days, but Hamas leader’s whereabouts remain a mystery

World Court Rejects Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire

International Court of Justice rules in case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians