U.S. Seeks Delay in Israel’s Gaza Ground Invasion to Bolster Air Defenses
The systems would allow the United States to provide more protection for American troops at bases in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere.
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What Happens if Hezbollah Makes Good on its Vow to Escalate Violence in the Middle East?
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – As supporters of Lebanon’s Shiite Muslim political party Hezbollah bury dozens of militants killed in small-scale clashes with Israeli soldiers since […] More
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Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza?
Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas. But an even bigger question looms: Once in Gaza, how and when does Israel get out?
Israelis and Gazans Flee Amid Warnings of Wider Regional War
Violence on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, and strikes in Syria and the West Bank, sent shock waves through the Middle East.
Monday Briefing: Israel Orders More Evacuations
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Al-Qaida and IS call on followers to strike Israeli, US and Jewish targets
Israeli military offensive in Gaza offers opportunity to extremist groups in west and Middle East, experts sayAl-Qaida and Islamic State (IS) have called on their followers to strike Israeli, US and Jewish targets, raising the prospect of new terrorist…
Israel Evacuates More Areas Near Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Clashes
The evacuation of Israeli towns and villages on the borders of Lebanon and Gaza amid escalating clashes is likely the largest in the country’s 75-year history, a local Israeli official said.
Biden and Aides Advise Israel to Avoid Striking Hezbollah
U.S. officials learned that the Israeli defense minister and other military officials supported a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cautious.
How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts
The armed Lebanese group is believed to have a much more potent fighting force than Hamas, including an inventory of Iranian-provided drones.
Israeli military discussing alternatives to full Gaza invasion with US, says Biden
US officials warn that a ground assault could bring conflict with Hezbollah and risk a two-front warJoe Biden has said that the US and Israeli militaries are discussing alternatives to the full invasion of Gaza widely expected since the Hamas attack on…