Europe Talks Big on Gaza but Struggles to Act
Even as criticism of Israel ramps up and a growing number of countries say they’ll recognize a Palestinian state, concrete actions remain limited.
Defense and Military Forces
Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast
The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Russian advances are unstoppable and that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory.
A Polish Soldier, an Unusual Radar Dot and Then NATO Jets
After Russian drones entered Poland, the country scrambled to shoot them down. Western officials concluded that the incursion was to probe their defenses.
How Poland Scrambled the NATO Jets to Shoot Down Russian Drones
Western officials have concluded that the incursion was to probe their defenses.
Dozens Killed in Missile Strike on Sudan Mosque: ‘Harrowing Beyond Description’
A doctor who spoke with The Times last week was among those killed when a missile hit a mosque on Friday as paramilitaries stepped up their brutal siege of the city of El Fasher.
Battered but Undefeated, Hamas Remains a Fighting Force in Gaza
Some Israeli officials believe the military assault on Gaza City will deliver a decisive blow to the group, which continues to stage ambushes and guerrilla attacks.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
Taliban Rebuffs Trump’s Effort to Regain Air Base in Afghanistan
An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.”
José María Tojeira, 78, Dies; Pursued Killers of His Fellow Priests
As the Jesuit leader in Central America, he pushed for justice when six priests were shot to death in the midst of El Salvador’s civil war.