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“The entire nation holds its breath,” said the organizers of a weekly protest in Tel Aviv, as the cease-fire paved the way for the release of the remaining hostages.“The entire nation holds its breath,” said the organizers of a weekly protest in Tel Aviv, as the cease-fire paved the way for the release of the […]

Israel agreed to free 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. For their families, it brought joy. But for those whose relatives were excluded, it was a crushing blow.Israel agreed to free 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. For their families, it

A directive, which Israeli officials believe was written by Yahya Sinwar, the powerful leader of Hamas in Gaza, and recordings called for fighters to target soldiers and civilian communities — and to broadcast the violent acts.A directive, which Israeli officials believe was written by Yahya Sinwar, the powerful leader of Hamas in Gaza, and recordings

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remains of their lives and homes there.With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remains of their lives and homes there. Read More

The People’s Daily newspaper put the star player’s name on an opinion article, an example of the political perils the N.B.A. could face in China.The People’s Daily newspaper put the star player’s name on an opinion article, an example of the political perils the N.B.A. could face in China. Read More

Las Vegas Sands, owned by the Adelson family, was under pressure in Macau, with billions at stake. That created an opportunity.Las Vegas Sands, owned by the Adelson family, was under pressure in Macau, with billions at stake. That created an opportunity. Read More

After winning the Nobel Prize for her searing portraits of the Soviet world unraveling, Svetlana Alexievich worries about the revival of its violent, anti-democratic ways.After winning the Nobel Prize for her searing portraits of the Soviet world unraveling, Svetlana Alexievich worries about the revival of its violent, anti-democratic ways. Read More

After appointing the same person prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign.After appointing the same person prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign. Read More

The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, ​gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power.The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, ​gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power. Read

The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend. Read More