Pause in hostilities renews a push to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza. A day after announcing the Lebanon ceasefire, US President Joe Biden said he would resume efforts with international partners to end Israel’s war on Gaza. Qatar and Egypt have shown a willingness to join the negotiations. The Palestinian armed group Hamas has indicated it is open to discussions about an agreement that would lead to the...

Pelting rain dampened the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States, as it cut across New York City on Thursday. But for a second year in a row, the giant balloons and party floats had to navigate another obstacle: protesters. As the procession made its way down West 55th Street, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators entered the parade route, briefly blocking a gigantic balloon representing...