Cairo saw an extraordinary gathering of leaders, royalty, and dignitaries on November 1, for the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental new institution located near the Pyramids. 

Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage-release deal, officials said Tuesday, as negotiations went on and Israel threatened to expand its offensive to Gaza’s southern edge, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge.