World Leaders Express Horror Over Deadly Gaza Hospital Blast
Expressions of horror over the large loss of life predominated, while many Arab governments stressed certainty that Israel was to blame.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Hundreds Killed in Explosion at Gaza Hospital
Palestinian authorities blamed the explosion on an Israeli airstrike, but the Israeli military said a failed rocket launch by a Palestinian armed group caused the blast.
Biden ‘Outraged’ Over Gaza Blast as He Makes a Wartime Visit to Israel
The explosion at a hospital highlights the dangers of a trip at a volatile moment in the war between Israel and Hamas.
U.S. Response to Israel-Hamas War Draws Fury in Mideast
The staunch support for Israel has stoked accusations of American hypocrisy, with Arab critics fearing a wholesale massacre of Palestinians in response to the deadly Hamas attacks.
What Is Islamic Jihad, the Group Israel Blamed for the Gaza Hospital Blast?
Like Hamas, the group receives support from Iran in funding and weapons.
Rescuers struggle as Israel’s bombardment buries Gazans in their homes.
The work of digging out some 1,200 people from destroyed buildings is too difficult and dangerous.
Pentagon Orders 2,000 More U.S. Troops to Be Ready to Deploy to the Middle East
If deployed, they would likely not serve in combat roles but would provide advice and medical support to Israeli forces, officials said.
Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts to Spread Terror
The use of hostages’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts to livestream attacks and issue death threats is a new tactic, experts said.
Palestinian Driver Is Thought to Be Hostage of Hamas
A 22-year-old is believed to be the only Palestinian who is not a citizen of Israel to be taken by Hamas in its recent attacks.
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.