Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.
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U.S. Tells World to Back Israel’s Gaza Strikes as Civilian Toll Rises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is visiting the Middle East as the Israel-Palestinian conflict reaches a degree of violence not seen in many years.
Behind a Senator’s Indictments, a Foreign Spy Service Works Washington
The charges against Senator Robert Menendez and his wife highlight how Egypt’s powerful intelligence agency wields influence.
Gaza Crisis Worsens as Israel Prepares a Possible Invasion
As Israel retaliates for the Hamas assault last weekend and plans a potential ground attack, its airstrikes have left Gazans without power, water and medical care.
Egypt warned Israel of Hamas attack days earlier, senior US lawmaker says
Head of US foreign affairs committee says warning was given, but it is unclear ‘at what level’, supporting claims reported from Egyptian sourcesSee all our Israel-Hamas war coverageThe chair of the powerful US House foreign affairs committee has said I…
Israeli troops mass on Gaza border as death toll from Hamas attack passes 1,000
Hundreds of thousands of reservists head for units amid mounting expectation of large-scale ground invasionIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesWhat an Israeli ground offensive could look likeA massive Israeli military buildup was continuing along Gaz…
What Does a ‘Complete Siege’ of the Gaza Strip Mean?
Movement of people in and out of Gaza was heavily restricted before the attacks, and now Israel has closed both of its crossings. Egypt’s remained open with limited traffic.
Israel and Hamas Battle Around Gaza as Netanyahu Warns of ‘Long’ War
A senior Israeli defense official said that an early estimate showed about 700 Israelis were believed to be dead, and Gaza officials said more than 400 Palestinians have been killed.
Egypt: police officer shoots dead two Israeli tourists and Egyptian guide
Israel’s national security council says its citizens should avoid going abroad and those in Egypt should leaveAn Egyptian police officer shot dead two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide on Sunday, as war raged for a second day between Israel and…
At least 2 Israeli tourists killed in Egypt
At least two Israelis have been killed when a gunman opened fire on a bus full of tourists in Egypt. The two Israelis were reportedly killed by an Egyptian policeman.