Basem Naim, a leader in Hamas’ politburo, met with NPR in Qatar for an interview about the war with Israel, prospects for a cease-fire and how the Palestinian group now views its Oct. 7 attack.
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What to know about Thursday’s Gaza cease-fire talks
The new round of talks to end the Gaza war will be based on the three-phase proposal President Biden laid out in May. Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. are serving as mediators between Israel and Hamas.
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Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza
In a joint statement released Monday, the British, French and German leaders endorsed the latest push by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month-old Israel-Hamas war.
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Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader
Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group’s new top political leader worldwide, following last week’s assassination of the previous leader in Iran.
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A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S., Israel and Hamas
For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don’t support Hamas.
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Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel’s war in Gaza
The vice president can’t afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden’s policy on the war.
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‘We’re inside the 10-yard line’: Secretary of state on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Antony Blinken talks speaks on everything from the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, to the war in Ukraine and what the U.S. is doing to bring home Americans detained in Russia.
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How Israel tried to use AI to covertly sway Americans about Gaza
A new report by an Israeli watchdog group ties an Israeli firm to a covert online campaign intended to sway crucial Democratic lawmakers to continue backing Israel’s campaign in Gaza.
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High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say
A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled.
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Israel’s military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle
The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.
