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.
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Rishi Sunak Visits Israel in a Display of Support From U.K.
The British prime minister met his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during the trip, which follows a visit by President Biden.
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.
Devastation in Gaza After Hospital Blast
Still reeling from an explosion outside Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, medical workers spoke of the destruction that left hundreds there dead. “We haven’t seen anything like this in our lives,” said one doctor.
Thursday Briefing: Biden Backs Israel on the Hospital Blast
Plus how much do we know about A.I.?
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.
Why Is Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing With Egypt So Important?
The access point, where aid trucks are waiting to enter from Egypt and people are waiting to leave, is the only land crossing into Gaza that is not controlled by Israel.
Early Intelligence Suggests Hospital Blast Caused by Palestinian Fighters, U.S. Says
U.S. officials cautioned that analysis is preliminary and that the United States was continuing to collect and analyze evidence.
Biden Tells Israel that Gaza Hospital Blast Appears to Be ‘Done By the Other Team’
President Biden told Israel’s prime minister that a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital “appears as though it was done by the other team, not you.”