Netanyahu Opted for Limited Strikes in the Past. This Is His First All-Out War.
In his 15 years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as risk-averse, avoiding open-ended military engagements and peace initiatives.
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10 Stops in 5 Days, Plus an Air Raid Shelter, for Blinken
The secretary of state’s chaotic trip in the Middle East has underscored the scale and complexity of the diplomatic crisis he faces.
Biden to visit Israel in ‘critical moment’ for the region, says Blinken
Joe Biden to meet Benjamin Netanyahu, with Israel’s war aims and aid for Gaza high on the agenda, says US secretary of stateIsrael-Hamas war: latest updatesPresident Joe Biden will travel to Israel for talks with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on We…
France on Edge After Killing of a Teacher and Hamas Attack
Another attack at a school, three years after the beheading of a teacher, has heightened anxiety about a new wave of terrorism in an already scarred country.
Hundreds of Israeli bodies remain unidentified 10 days after Hamas attack
Forensic anthropologists say many of the 350 human remains they are examining may never be identifiedOn a table, a jumble of bones and fragments are laid out carefully, some grey, others charred black. A skeleton hangs at the side of the room for refer…
US president’s visit to Jordan cancelled – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can find all of our coverage of the Israel-Hamas war here. Japan will provide $10 million in emergency aid for civilians in Gaza, foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday.Japan is the current president of the Group of…
Putin Visits China to Bolster Ties With ‘My Friend,’ Xi
The Russian leader is likely to push for more economic support when he meets with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing.
Iran Warns Israel if Attacks Worsen in Gaza
Iran’s foreign minister spoke after a whirlwind tour of allies in the region. Israel’s northern border with Lebanon is being closely monitored as the first potential flashpoint where the war could spread.
Biden to Visit Israel as Gaza’s Crisis Worsens Under Siege
President Biden will make the extraordinary trip on Wednesday as Israel readies a possible invasion of Gaza in response to the worst terrorist attacks in its history.
Hamas Posts Hostage Video of Woman Abducted From Israeli Music Festival
The video, of Mia Schem, 21, was the first Hamas has released of any of its nearly 200 hostages. It showed her being treated for an arm injury and speaking to the camera.