Hamas Attack Has Haunting Echoes of the 1973 Yom Kippur War
For many Israelis, Hamas’s surprise attack mirrors one carried out 50 years ago, setting off a 19-day war that traumatized the nation.
War and Armed Conflicts
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.
On Anniversary of Illegal Annexation, Russia Strikes Ukrainian Region It Claims as Its Own
As little territory changes hands on the battlefield, President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine both signal that they are prepared to keep fighting.
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.
Armenia Finds Itself Cast Adrift in a Tough Neighborhood
While the Caucasus nation might want to reduce its reliance on Russia for a more reliable ally, Western nations have offered moral support but little else.
In Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict, a Bloody End in Nagorno-Karabakh
After decades of wars and tense stalemates, almost no one saw it coming: Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian control seemingly overnight.
Nagorno-Karabakh Fuel Depot Blast Kills at Least 20
The cause of the blast in the breakaway region of Azerbaijan, where thousands have been fleeing for Armenia, was not immediately clear. Hundreds were wounded.
American-Made Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. officials said that an initial batch of the 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised to Ukraine by the Biden administration had been delivered, months ahead of estimates.