After Israel killed a string of its leaders, Hamas anointed new commanders to top ranks, this time shrouding their identities in secrecy to protect them from assassination.
"Over the last 16 months, Israel has dealt a mighty blow to Iran's terror axis. Under the strong leadership of President (Donald) Trump and with your unflinching support, I have no doubt that we can and will finish the job," Netanyahu said.
"We are ready to work with you to achieve peace during your term, based on a two-state solution," Abbas said in a statement published by the official Wafa news agency.
Arundhati Roy, in her PEN Pinter Prize speech, powerfully condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide masked by claims of self-defense, exposing global complicity and advocating for Palestinian freedom.