The agreement is also expected to allow for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza
Israel and Hamas have reached a multiphase ceasefire that will lead to the release of some hostages held by the militant group for more than a year. President Joe Biden urged his successor, Donald Trump, to help implement the deal. White House Correspondent Anita Powell reports from Washington.
Turkey is pushing for a significant role in Syria’s postwar reconstruction and leading efforts to lift international financial sanctions on Damascus. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Antonio Guterres says the Middle East is being ‘reshaped,’ but what will emerge is unclear
Biden hails Israel-Hamas agreement that will see hostages released in stages
Hopes are still high for a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Biden administration continues working with its partners to close the deal as it prepares to hand off to the Trump administration. Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details, with Kim Lewis contributing.
Disarming Hezbollah, getting financial aid, rebuilding and restoring sovereignty among the tasks facing the new leaders
US, Egypt and Qatar have been brokering discussions to end 15 months of fighting
The ousting of the Assad regime in Syria is Turkey’s latest success in its competition with Iran for regional influence. But analysts say Tehran still has cards to play in its intensifying rivalry with Ankara. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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