For Hamas, Shattering Israel’s Sense of Security Is a Major Goal
Rising domestic pressures and a desire to boost its anti-Israel credentials pushed Hamas to attack and most likely drove its decision to inflict terror.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
‘It’s Terrifying’: Residents in Israel’s North Brace for Another Possible Front
The Hamas assault on Israel’s south has inspired new levels of fear among the battle-hardened citizens along the country’s northern border with Lebanon, where another group that has clashed with Israel holds forces.
How Lebanon Is Involved as Israel Fights Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli Army has engaged in four consecutive days of clashes with armed militants in Lebanon, where the powerful Shiite militant group Hezbollah poses the severest threat.
Yellen Says U.S. Is Considering New Sanctions on Iran and Hamas
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she was not yet seeing an economic impact from the Israel-Gaza war.
Early Intelligence Shows Hamas Attack Surprised Iranian Leaders, U.S. Says
The information has fueled doubts in the United States that Iran, a longtime supporter of the Palestinian militant group, played a direct role in planning the assault in Israel.
Family of Thai Worker in Israel Worries About His Fate
Kiattisak Patee has been working on a kibbutz in Israel, and his family fears he may have been taken hostage by Palestinian gunmen.
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Lawmakers Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
A senator and three representatives met with Israel’s prime minister to express solidarity after the attacks by Hamas.
How Israel’s Security Services Failed to Stop Hamas
Israel’s military and espionage services are considered among the world’s best, but on Saturday, operational and intelligence failures led to the worst breach of Israeli defenses in half a century.
Clashes Along Israel’s Borders With Syria and Lebanon Raise Fears of Another Front
Continued attacks on Israel’s northern border have deepened unease over the possibility that the conflict — already the broadest invasion in 50 years — could spread.
After Hamas Massacre in Israel, Scale of Atrocities Grows
As Israeli soldiers regain control of areas near Gaza that came under attack, they are finding evidence seen in videos and photos and confirmed by witness accounts of the massacre of civilians by Hamas gunmen.