NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, about the politics that influenced the timing of the ceasefire deal, and what the future holds for Gaza.

The Gaza ceasefire is holding and badly needed aid is flowing into the territory in large quantities. Meanwhile, Israel announces a new military operation against Palestinian militants in the occupied ...

The Gaza ceasefire is holding and badly needed aid is flowing into the territory in large quantities. Meanwhile, Israel announces a new military operation against Palestinian militants in the occupied ...

Monday marks the first full day of a new ceasefire in Gaza. Sunday night, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees hours after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages.

Part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas involves the return of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for more than a year. Their families are relieved, but the hostages have a ...

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A day after an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement was announced, the two sides are quarreling over details. The deal is still on, but the dispute demonstrates how difficult it may be stay on track.

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