Why Optimism for a Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Rising

The pace of peace talks has picked up, pushed by multiple factors, including wars in Lebanon and Syria that have seriously weakened Hamas’s allies, and election victory of Donald J. Trump.

Topics

The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?

Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update?. Name: Mother Christmas.. Age: The ...
The Guardian - 10h
Israeli negotiators head to Qatar as hopes rise for Gaza hostage deal

Optimism over ceasefire-for-hostages deal as Trump says there ‘will be hell to pay’ if captives not released. An Israeli negotiating team has arrived for talks in Qatar amid renewed optimism that a ...
The Guardian - 17h
U.S. Hopes for a Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal ‘This Month’

In the Middle East for a last-ditch diplomatic effort before leaving office, Jake Sullivan, a top White House official, said the current talks were different than those in the past.
The New York Times - 5d
Iran's nuclear phoenix may yet rise from the ashes of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been dealt a severe blow with the destruction of Hamas and Hezbollah, but his nuclear weapons program is still active, and the Biden ...
The Hill - 5d
Inflation is rising again: Why you should invest in gold now

The right gold investing strategy could pay off now that inflation is ticking back up again. Here's why.
CBS News - 6d
Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza

Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fight
BBC News - Dec. 3
Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025
ABC News - Dec. 3
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire

Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire

Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.
The New York Times - Dec. 2