Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
Author: Cassandra Vinograd
A History of the Shadow War Between Iran and Israel
The volley of drones and missiles was the first time that Tehran directly attacked Israel from its own territory, one expert said.
Israel Announces New Attack on Hamas After Killing Top Leader’s Sons
The military said it had carried out an operation in Gaza to kill members of Hamas, a day after attacking a car carrying three sons of Ismail Haniyeh, the group’s political leader.
Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza
In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.
Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza
In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.
Iran Says Israel ‘Will Be Punished’ for Strike in Syria
The leadership of Iran has repeatedly vowed to avenge the deadly April 1 strike on an Iranian Embassy building in Damascus.
Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel in Protest of War in Gaza
Turkey announced limits on dozens of products, including cement and jet fuel, prompting Israel to threaten retaliatory trade measures.
Blinken Presses Israel Over Its Announcement of New Aid Routes
Under pressure from President Biden, Israel said it would allow new aid routes into Gaza, but it remains to be seen when they will open or how much they will provide.
IDF Says Hostage Likely Killed by Helicopter Fire on Oct. 7
An inquiry found that a combat helicopter had “fired at a vehicle that had terrorists in it” but also, “in retrospect,” hostages.