Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.
Author: Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt
A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It?
Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or emboldening Israel.
U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Is Failing, and Could Be Dismantled Early
Officials hope a looming deadline will pressure Israel to open more land routes into the territory, which is facing extreme levels of hunger.
U.S. Military’s Plea to Israel: Do More to Protect Gazans in War Zone
The Biden administration says it is still waiting to see a detailed plan for how Israeli forces plan to evacuate civilians from the city of Rafah.
U.S. Military Enters a New Phase With Gaza Aid Operations
As the United States continues providing Israel with munitions, the Pentagon will deliver food and other assistance to Gazans by sea and air.
U.S. and British Warplanes Again Strike Houthi-Linked Targets in Yemen
The Iran-backed group, which has been targeting global shipping routes, has proved especially difficult for the United States and its allies to restrain.
How the Houthi Militia in Yemen Became a Nimble U.S. Foe
The Iran-backed Houthis perfected the tactics of irregular warfare during years of conflict against a Saudi-led coalition, military officials say.
Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.
In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Austin Returns to Israel With a Tougher Message and Lessons Learned
The U.S. defense secretary has stressed both the Biden administration’s support for Israel and concerns about the rising Palestinian death toll.
The U.S. defense secretary arrives in Israel with a tougher message.
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has stressed both the Biden administration’s support for Israel and concerns about the rising Palestinian death toll.