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The United States unsealed a raft of "terrorism" and other charges against six Hamas leaders on Tuesday related to the armed Palestinian group's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

The United States has charged multiple Hamas leaders in connection with the group's deadly October 7 attack on Israel. The US Department of Justice announced indictments against six Hamas members, accusing them of "conspiracy to provide material support for acts of terrorism" along with six other counts.

Neither side will tolerate the necessary concessions until the US, Egypt and Qatar exert their considerable influence, says Gershon Baskin

Retaliation can only end in mutually assured self-destruction

Decision-makers on either side of the conflict are biding their time in order to secure the best ceasefire deal

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s reluctance to compromise is under mounting pressure – will Tehran’s intentions change the prospect of peace?

Negotiations in Doha come amid fears of regional escalation as Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000.

A major attack would strengthen the Israeli leader and scupper peace talks over Gaza. A ceasefire should be Tehran’s priority, says Middle East thinktank founder Esfandyar Batmanghelidj