Mother Arrested 2 Years After 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Suitcase
A mother was arrested in California on Thursday, almost two years after her 5-year-old son was found dead inside a novelty suitcase in the woods of Indiana.
Political news from city Cairo
Israeli military says ‘limited’ operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon has begun
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Israel Launches Small Raids Against Hezbollah Across The Lebanese Border, Official Says
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel launched small ground raids against Hezbollah, officials said Monday, and it declared three of its northern communities as a “closed military zone” as signals grew that more forces could soon be sent into Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militants.
Blinken Says Surprise Escalations Threaten To Derail Cease-Fire Talks For Gaza
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed frustration Wednesday at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza, noting that the United States is assessing a deadly attack that caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode in Lebanon.
Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas as well as Qatar’s prime minister meeting this week with Iran’s president, according to a U.S. official.
Israel-Hamas War Cease-Fire, Hostage Talks Will Continue After Weekend Meetings Didn't Resolve Gaps
JERUSALEM (AP) — A round of high-level talks in Cairo meant to bring about a cease-fire and hostage deal to at least temporarily end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war in Gaza ended Sunday without a final agreement, a U.S. official said. But talks will continue at lower levels in the coming days in an effort to bridge remaining gaps.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Continue in Cairo, Officials Say
A day after Israel and Hezbollah traded major cross-border attacks but swiftly moved to contain a bigger war, the focus in the Middle East returned on Monday to the effort to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza, where Israel’s 10-month-long war with Hamas is at the heart of rising regional tensions.
White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
BUELLTON, Calif. (AP) — The White House said Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the U.S. and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel's evacuation orders have displaced 90% of Gaza residents, UN says
Successive Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza, including 12 just in August, have displaced 90% of its 2.1 million residents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, the top United Nations humanitarian official for the Palestinian territory says.