Biden meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas As President Joe Biden meets at the White house with families of those kidnapped by Hamas, his administration keeps its efforts to jump-start negotiations for a new release deal. Israel
Interview In shift, a top Hamas official floats Israel recognition In an interview with Al-Monitor, senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk suggested the militant group would adhere to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s stance on Israel. Mousa Abu Marzouk Senior Hamas official
Iran executions rise as world busy with Israel-Hamas war A man accused of killing a powerful senior cleric was executed in Iran, as rights groups warn of a rising number of executions. Iran
Turkey to resume soccer league games as battered referee leaves hospital Turkey’s soccer federation announced it will resume games after suspending them over an attack on a referee. Turkey
UN agencies multiply calls for Gaza cease-fire, Jordan steadfast on refugee policy Speaking at the Global Refugee Forum, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi urged an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, while taking a shot at the UN Security Council over its failure to demand a full cease-fire. Palestine
