Conditional hostage deal sets stage for Hamas-Israel talks in Cairo
The diplomatic process advanced after Hamas conditionally accepted the main parts of the U.S.-backed peace framework.
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The U.S. is a major global power and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. It is a founding member of NATO and a key participant in a vast network of international organizations, including the G-7, G-20, OECD, and World Bank. It is currently re-evaluating its alliances and relationships, particularly with China and Russia, while also engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and addressing new trade tensions with key partners like India.
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