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U.S. Pushes for Mideast Cease-Fire After Sinwar’s Death

2024/10/18
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Western leaders push for a ceasefire after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, but challenges remain as new leadership emerges and Israel faces domestic and international pressure.
  • Yahya Sinwar's death complicates ceasefire negotiations.
  • Western leaders urge for a ceasefire, but Netanyahu remains cautious.
  • Israel faces pressure to release hostages and end the war.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 18. President Biden and European leaders call for negotiations to end the Israel-Hamas war after the killing of Hamas Gaza chief) Yahya Sinwar. WSJ Middle East correspondent Rory Jones) explains whether the warring parties are likely to respond to that pressure. Plus, China’s economy cools) amid lingering questions around Beijing’s fiscal support. And Donald Trump adopts Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s health-policy agenda). Luke Vargas hosts.

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