Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War
A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”
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Videos Show How Attack on Music Festival Began
Social media videos and closed-circuit TV footage verified by The New York Times reveal how armed men stormed a music festival in southern Israel, killing an estimated 260 people.
What to Know About the Hostages Taken From Israel by Hamas
At least 150 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas fighters, according to an initial assessment. Officials from the U.S. and other countries are determining if their citizens are among the captives.
For Israelis, Scale of Tragedy Starts to Set In
The feeling of shock among Israelis over the attack by Hamas and the obvious intelligence failure that allowed it to happen is compounding the fear of what might yet be to come.
Israeli Airstrike Hits a Marketplace in Gaza, Killing Dozens
Sixty people died in the strike in the Jabaliya refugee camp, a rescue worker said. There was no immediate confirmation from the Gazan Health Ministry.
Xi-Schumer Meeting Raises Hopes of Smoother U.S.-China Relations
Mr. Xi said there were “1,000 reasons” to make the relationship work. Earlier, the Senate majority leader had criticized Beijing for its response to the attack by Hamas in Israel.
Israel lays ‘complete siege’ to Gaza Strip
Israel has announced laying a “complete siege” to the Gaza Strip amid intensified fighting with the Palestinian Hamas group.
Across the Mideast, a Surge of Support for Palestinians as War Erupts in Gaza
The escalation laid bare the limitations of diplomatic deals between Israel and Arab governments as long as the underlying conflict continues. “We told you so,” a Saudi scholar said.
Israeli Father Tells of Moment His Children Were Kidnapped
Yoni Asher says his wife and two daughters, ages 5 and 3, were kidnapped from an Israeli border town by gunmen on Saturday and taken to Gaza.