US President Joe Biden’s administration sees new hope for a Gaza ceasefire after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but the upcoming US elections may hinder progress. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris view Sinwar’s elimination as an opportunity to end the conflict, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to return to the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to Sinwar’s death could impact the path to a ceasefire, with potential implications for US-Israel relations and regional stability.
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Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem
Firefighters in Israel are combating significant wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day, with concerns about worsening conditions due to anticipated strong winds. The main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem has reopened, allowing evacuees to return home, while Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the arrest of 18 individuals suspected of arson. Firefighting planes from several countries are set to assist, and although the Palestinian Authority offered help, cooperation remains uncertain amid ongoing tensions between the...
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