Sources say Hamas wants to reach a deal after Israel and Hezbollah struck a cease-fire in Lebanon, fearing that Israeli forces will return south to fight in Gaza ■ Egypt's proposal reportedly includes the gradual release of hostages over one to two months

The Dutch Parliament voted Tuesday for EU sanctions on prominent settler leader and Likud party powerbroker Yossi Dagan, who builds ties between Israel and the European far right and calls for settlements in Gaza. Wilders says he's 'proud' to meet 'his friend Netanyahu in Israel soon'

As Lebanon contends with a fractured political regime and undermanned army, the political capital Hezbollah will gain from leading Lebanon's reconstruction will ensure it keeps controlling policy – and stabilize Iran's foothold in Lebanon and Syria