Middle East diplomacy

A question of intent: Is what’s happening in Gaza genocide?

As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest

Arab mediators are working to reach a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that would secure the release of 12 living hostages out of the 24 still believed to be held alive by Hamas in Gaza.