Hamas has agreed to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages with dual citizenship, but Israel doubts the proposal’s viability. Hamas has linked the release to demands for the release of Palestinian prisoners, aid to Gaza, and talks on the cease-fire’s next phase. The offer, seen as an appeal to President Trump, follows recent U.S. efforts to negotiate the release of Mr. Alexander and others held in Gaza, with ongoing disputes between Israel and Hamas over the future of Gaza hampering progress in cease-fire talks.
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Syria’s new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands, establishing a presidential-type regime without a prime minister, and granting him the authority to appoint key officials and influence the judiciary. The declaration, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, lacks protections for minorities, leading to concerns from experts about the potential for a shift towards an Islamic Republic and the exclusion of minority rights. Kurds have protested against the document, advocating for fair...
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