Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.
Author: Aaron Boxerman
Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran.
Why Israel May Be Considering an Attack on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, “one way or the other.” President Trump said he “does not want” Israel to attack.
Israeli-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Close Temporarily After Deadly Shootings
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it was working to improve operations, a day after health workers said at least 27 Palestinians were killed near a distribution center.
More Than 20 Killed Near Aid Distribution Site in Gaza, Health Officials Say
The Palestinians were shot and scores wounded as huge crowds assembled to try and get food from a new aid distribution center. An Israeli military official said soldiers fired warning shots.
Hamas Responds to U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal for Gaza
The group did not say whether it had accepted or rejected the deal to halt fighting for at least two months and ensure the release of some of the remaining hostages.
U.S. Says Hamas Response to Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal ‘Only Takes Us Backward’
Officials said Hamas was seeking changes on guarantees for a permanent end to war. That has long been the core sticking point with Israel.
U.N. Condemns Israel’s New Aid Program in Gaza, After Chaotic Start
The new operation is intended to bypass both the United Nations and Hamas, but aid groups say even if it works as intended, it is dangerously inadequate.
Mediators Urge Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as Israeli Offensive Looms
Israel, Hamas and the Trump administration have issued different messages about where efforts to reach a truce stand.