Hemmed-In Gazans Find Themselves Locked in Despair

NYT > World: Saeb Erekat echoed remarks by the Israeli prime minister a day earlier that a peace agreement would be difficult but “possible.” (more)

NYT > World: Moktada al-Sadr made his first direct public foray into the impasse, meeting with the prime minister’s rival. (more)

NYT > Global Home: The measures are meant to put additional pressure on Iranian leaders to curb the nation’s nuclear program. (more)

NYT > Global Home: A Libyan ship seeking to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza changed course, apparently defusing a potential confrontation at sea. (more)

NYT > Home Page: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told President Obama on Tuesday that he would take “concrete steps” to further talks with the Palestinians. (more)

NYT > Global Home: The announcement of disciplinary and legal action in the Gaza offensive comes as Israel’s prime minister is visiting President Obama in Washington. (more)

NYT > Home Page: As the United States seeks to end a four-decade Jewish settlement enterprise, the American Treasury helps sustain the settlements through tax breaks on donations to support them. (more)

NYT > Home Page: An announcement on the blockade came amid a flurry of activity apparently intended to show momentum ahead of the prime minister’s meeting with President Obama. (more)

NYT > World: The Palestinian president told Israeli reporters that he wanted more progress on borders and security while the Israeli prime minister said negotiations should progress to direct talks. (more)