U.S. believes breakthrough is close on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal – Axios

  1. U.S. believes breakthrough is close on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal  Axios
  2. Witkoff says US to issue new Gaza terms, has ‘very good feelings’ on reaching hostage deal  The Times of Israel
  3. Witkoff to send new deal proposal, Netanyahu announces death of Mohammed Sinwar  The Jerusalem Post
  4. Mediators Urge Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as Israeli Offensive Looms  The New York Times
  5. Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says  Reuters
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What France’s ‘Peace’ Conference Is Really About – Commentary Magazine

  1. What France’s ‘Peace’ Conference Is Really About  Commentary Magazine
  2. Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine  UN News
  3. France wants Palestinian two-state solution, Macron says  Reuters
  4. Performance, Punishment or Policy: What Would Recognizing Palestine Really Mean?  Haaretz
  5. Indonesia: If Israel recognizes a Palestinian state, we will recognize Israel  The Times of Israel
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US distances itself from Gaza food delivery group amid questions over its leadership, funding

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had faced criticism from aid groups even before this week’s chaotic rollout

After a rollout trumpeted by US officials, the US- and Israeli-backed effort that claimed it would return large-scale food deliveries to Gaza was born an orphan, with questions growing over its leadership, sources of funding and ties to Israeli officials and private US security contractors.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had said it would securely provide food supplies to the Gaza Strip, ending an Israeli blockade that UN officials say have led to the brink of a famine.

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