White House says both Israel and Hamas stand in way of ceasefire deal
"We believe that both sides need to do the final bit of work here to come to a conclusion on this thing," John Kirby said.
Israeli athletes receive "psychological terror" threats at Paris Olympics
Tensions throughout the Middle East have remained high amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas militants in Gaza.
Josh Shapiro's comments about Palestinians resurface amid VP speculation
Decades-old comments from Pennsylvania's governor have divided some Democrats.
Ismail Haniyeh saved my life. But I'm not grateful
Hamas needed to show they'd acted swiftly to find the culprit. Having me in their custody allowed them to point the finger—at me.
Hamas chief's son speaks out after father's killing, makes vow
Ismail Haniyeh's killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
Kamala Harris piles pressure on Israel as DNC's showdown over Gaza looms
The vice president adamantly called for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Nikki Haley says Palestinians, not just Hamas, can't be trusted post-Oct. 7
The Hamas attack on Israel in October sparked an ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu says Israel will fight Hamas until achieving "total victory"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will fight Hamas until "total victory," and called for continued U.S. support in a congressional address.
Palestinian Flags Raised in US Capital as American Flags Burned
Protests erupted amid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.
China's new push to unite Palestinians: What we know
A former PA negotiator told Newsweek that China "is trying to position itself as a major political player in the region."
Hamas offers Trump advice to save Israel from "ominous demise"
"Use your time to put a new strategy to rescue your puppet from its ominous demise," Hamas advised Trump in a statement to Newsweek.
Israel's own religious war is deepening as it fights Hamas
Ultra-Orthodox Jews known as Haredim were defiant after a Supreme Court ruling that they must join the Israel Defense Forces for the first time
Fact Check: Was "Palestine flag" flown over US Treasury?
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich claimed that the U.S. Treasury was flying the colors of the Palestinian state
Jewish students told "go back to Poland" at campus rallies
Jewish students told Newsweek they faced antisemitic abuse and intimidation at some of America's most-prestigious universities.
Amid Unconscionable Suffering and Death, Gaza Needs a Ceasefire
Famine is setting in while bombs are still dropping and killing Palestinian civilians on the ground.
What's behind Biden's risky Gaza ceasefire gamble
"The Palestinian issue never affected core American interests. Now it does," a former U.S. negotiations adviser told Newsweek.
Israel official says Biden ceasefire plan allows IDF to destroy Hamas
An Israeli official told Newsweek the proposal "enables Israel" to pursue "destroying Hamas' military and governing capabilities."
Hamas says ceasefire deal they received is nothing like Biden described
"It became clear to us that the enemy's position is unclear," a senior Hamas official said in an explanatory note shared with Newsweek.
Hezbollah "ready" to fight Israel in Lebanon amid new war threats
A Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek that the group "will defend its citizens and its land without any hesitation."
Iran warns Israel will face "formidable defeat" against Hezbollah
"Hezbollah does not desire such a conflict but stands prepared for any eventuality," Iran's U.N. Mission told Newsweek.
Israel's outgoing UN ambassador worries Palestinians are winning narrative
"It's always concerning when our approach is not being accepted," Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan said.
Hamas welcomes Joe Biden's ceasefire deal for Gaza
Hamas confirmed "its readiness to deal positively and in a constructive manner" with the core tenets of the proposal.
Israel reveals plans to maintain role in Gaza after war
"In the foreseeable future, Israel will have to maintain some security responsibility over the Gaza Strip," an Israeli official told Newsweek.
Most Israelis can't see peaceful coexistence with a Palestinian state—Poll
The October 7 attack and subsequent war on Gaza appear to be collapsing Israeli support for the beleaguered two-state solution.
Mia Khalifa's Nikki Haley message takes internet by storm
The influencer criticized Haley after her visit to Israel where she signed bombs, writing "Finish Them!"
John Cusack's Nikki Haley message goes viral
After photos emerged of Haley writing a message on Israeli artillery shells, Cusack made his feelings clear.
Israel says it has killed half of Hamas' initial force size in Gaza
"These are their numbers, and they are free to write them," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek in response.
Swifties for Palestine Group pleads with singer to speak out on Israel war
The hashtag #SwiftiesForPalestine has begun trending on social media following Israeli airstrikes on the Gazan city of Rafah.
Hamas takes aim at Nikki Haley for signing her name on Israeli weapon
"Finish them! America loves Israel!" former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley wrote.
Joe Biden faces backlash over broken Gaza pier: "Humiliation"
The floating Gaza pier's removal for repair is the latest setback for the Biden administration's humanitarian aid initiative.