Israel ‘at War’ After Hamas Attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced that his country was at war after Palestinian militants launched a large-scale attack, resulting in the reported deaths of hundreds on both sides.
Palestinians
Gaza’s Hospitals and Morgues Are Crowded
The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said 198 Palestinians had been killed and 1,610 wounded.
Gaza Has Suffered Under 16-Year Blockade
Held in place by Israel and Egypt, the blockade restricts imports to the region and prevents most people from leaving.
Fighting in Israel and Gaza, in Photos
A multipronged surprise attack by Palestinian militants put Israel and Gaza on a war footing. Here are images from the assault and its aftermath.
Gaza Militants Stage a Large-Scale Infiltration Into Israel
The ground assault immediately evoked the hostage-taking attacks that scarred Israel in 2006, but it was whether any Israelis might have been seized this time.
Democrats Tell Biden Saudi-Israel Pact Needs Concessions for Palestinians
The demands would probably be met with stiff resistance from hard-line members of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Israeli Herders Spread Across West Bank, Displacing Palestinians
Palestinian herding communities are abandoning their villages, ceding huge swaths of land to nearby Israeli settlers. Settler activists say it’s the result of their new strategy in the West Bank.
In an Israeli Oasis, a Model for Peace, if Messy and Imperfect
In a small village, Jews and Arabs have chosen to live side by side, share power and imagine a more hopeful future. But even here, the agonies of the conflict can’t be escaped entirely.
Biden Administration Says Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa
The U.S. allowed Israel into its visa-waiver program after a summer test run that gave U.S. citizens, including Palestinian Americans, visa-less entry into Israel.
As Saudis Consider Deal With Israel, Palestinians Seek Sway in Talks
The Palestinian leadership condemned efforts in 2020 to end Israel’s diplomatic isolation in the Arab world. Now, in the face of similar moves, they are trying a new tack.