Ismail Haniyeh says terror group will continue to battle Jewish state 'until Al-Aqsa Mosque is liberated,' amid fresh clashes at Jerusalem holy site

White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

Ceasefire that went into effect at 2. am. appears to be holding; terror group leader hails 'euphoria of victory' as crowds gather in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem

Violence continues until minutes before ceasefire goes into effect at 2 a.m.; Biden offers assistance, sees 'opportunity' to move toward peace; Israel and Hamas claim success

US president thanks Netanyahu for bringing end to Gaza fighting, backs Israel's right to self-defense, promises to replenish Israel's Iron Dome interceptors, stop Hamas rearming

Truce to go into effect 2 a.m.; Hamas official declares victory, says terror group received assurances on Israeli policies in Jerusalem; Israel hails 'unprecedented' achievements

Elysee Palace says core text stresses end to shooting and involvement of United Nation's top-level forum; resolution would require formal US veto if Washington opposes

Cairo in the diplomatic driving seat as escalation in violence embarrasses UAE and Bahrain, which normalized diplomatic ties with Israel last year

Cairo is one of France's main customers for arms, with President Emmanuel Macron unwilling to link weapons sales to Egypt's poor human rights record

Country in uproar over mismanagement of dilapidated train lines, following deadly crash that killed 11