As the Gaza war moves into its third year, peace talks offer some hope

Displaced people return to Rafah, Gaza Strip, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, a day after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect.

On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel of Oct. 7, 2023, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are pushed by Arab countries and the U.S. toward a potential end to the war.

(Image credit: Jehad Alshrafi/)