ceasefire

  • WorldPolice clear protesters, some chained, outside of the British consulate in east Jerusalem, to call on the U.K. to stop providing arms to Israel for its war in the Gaza Strip, during a visit by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his French counterpart during internationally mediated cease-fire talks in Qatar, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean).

    Israel and Hamas fail to agree on Gaza ceasefire in Cairo talks

    Israeli and Hamas delegations could not reach an agreement during the Gaza ceasefire discussions in Cairo on Sunday. Both parties declined several compromises suggested by mediators, according to sources. A senior U.S. official described the talks as “constructive,” noting all sides showed a willingness to achieve “a final and implementable agreement.” The official added discussions will continue over the coming…