A senior Israeli defense official said that an early estimate showed about 700 Israelis were believed to be dead, and Gaza officials said more than 400 Palestinians have been killed.
Author: Isabel Kershner and Patrick Kingsley
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul and Protests: What to Know
Israel’s Supreme Court is expected to spend the next few months deliberating on an appeal against a law that diminishes the court’s own role. A move to overturn the bill could set off a constitutional crisis.
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?
Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected by early next week.
Tensions Subside in South Lebanon but Rise Again in West Bank and Israel
Rare cross-border fire between Israel and militias in Lebanon ebbed on Friday, lowering fears of a wider escalation. But violence flared again in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where two attacks killed three civilians.