What the Laws of War Say About Forced Displacement and ‘Human Shields’
Amid the sorrow and anger over the ongoing violence, the core principles of humanitarian law are simple. Civilians must be protected.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
What Is Hezbollah, the Group Posing a Threat to Israel from the North?
For decades, Hezbollah has been a significant force in Lebanon, wielding both political power and military strength — all while engaging in tit-for-tat skirmishes with Israel.
Republicans Use Israel Attack to Stoke Fears About U.S.-Mexico Border
G.O.P. lawmakers and candidates regularly invoke record-high border crossings to address a range of issues, including crime and jobs.
Families of Hamas Hostages Split on Invasion of Gaza
The families are torn between wanting their loved ones returned safely at any cost and concern about more loss of life.
300 Arrested on Capitol Hill in Call for Cease-Fire in Israel-Hamas War
Rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have continued to be held across the country and in world capitals.
Jacob Lew, Biden Nominee for Ambassador to Israel, Is Grilled by Senators
Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee accused Jacob Lew of having enabled the rise of Iran-backed terror groups as President Obama’s Treasury secretary.
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution on Israel-Hamas War
The American ambassador said the U.S. couldn’t support a measure that didn’t mention Israel’s right to self-defense.
U.S. Says Israel Didn’t Cause Hospital Blast, as Biden Promises Aid to Gaza
President Biden backed Israel’s claim that a Gaza City explosion that killed hundreds, which Hamas blamed on Israel, had come from a failed rocket launch by an armed Palestinian group.
Protests Erupt Over ‘Horrific Scenes’ of Palestinians in Gaza
Not only Arabs in the street but, strikingly, also their rulers nearly uniformly condemned Israel for the Gaza hospital explosion and other violence affecting Palestinians.
Israel-Hamas War Brings Tensions to Europe: What Travelers Need to Know
The intensifying war in the Middle East has led to demonstrations in London, Paris, Rome and beyond. Here’s what to expect amid the disruptions.