Israel rejects reports of U.S. withdrawing Sinai force The 700-member force, which was placed in the Sinai to monitor compliance with the Camp David Accords, has faced rising danger from Islamic militants.
Hamas negotiators leave without cease-fire deal Hamas negotiators left Cairo without agreeing to a long-term cease-fire with Israel.
Hamas official: One-year cease-fire on table Hamas has offered Israel a one-year cease-fire if it opens border crossings into the Gaza Strip, a Hamas negotiator said.