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.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
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.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Heads to Israel on Tuesday
Gov. Kathy Hochul has positioned herself as an unflinching supporter of Israel and has forcefully condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks.
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.
Israel Prepares for Invasion by Using Phone Data to Track Gazans Fleeing
The Israeli military says the tracking and the call to evacuate are to preserve as many civilian lives as possible during an expected ground invasion, even as deadly airstrikes continue.
U.S. and Israel Focus on Hezbollah’s Next Move After Hamas Attack
American officials said they believed the deployment of aircraft carrier strike groups has, at least for now, deterred Hezbollah from opening a new front in the war.
Biden Faces Risks in Wartime Visit to Israel
A presidential trip to Israel at such a critical moment poses enormous challenges for the White House, in terms of both politics and security.