Israel, Palestine: Moment of truce.

Also: Ukraine, the US, COP 28, France and Vietnam.

Section from the clerestory window over the Kellogg Bay, Joseph Reynolds, 1940, stained glass, National Cathedral, Washington DC.

ISRAEL. PALESTINE. Moment of truce.

An extended pause indicates both sides’ weaknesses.

A truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended by another two days, Qatar said on Monday. More hostages were expected to be released on …