What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic deals that opened ties between Israel and several Arab countries were hailed as a landmark moment, but have failed to bring peace to the Middle East.

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Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation

Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal

Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.

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Palestinian Statehood Seems More Remote Than Ever

Even before the war in Gaza, negotiations failed to produce peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

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Rubio, in Israel, Meets Netanyahu as Trump Grows Impatient

Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.

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Hamas Fighters Claim Responsibility for Bus Stop Shooting in Jerusalem

Israeli officials said the attack at the crowded bus stop on Monday spurred, in part, the decision to launch Tuesday’s targeted strikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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Shooting in Jerusalem Leaves at Least 5 Dead

The Israeli police described the incident as a terrorist attack and said that the perpetrators had been “neutralized” at the scene.

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Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s What to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman.

Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.

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