After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty
An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.
The Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Explained
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took the stand on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the trial.
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.
Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.
Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy
World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations’ envoy in the region says.
Will Lebanon Deal Break Gaza Deadlock? Experts Doubt It
Hamas is unlikely to compromise in Gaza, despite the decision by its ally, Hezbollah, to stop fighting. A deal in Gaza would also be harder for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.
Israeli Ministers Plan to Vote on Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to present a deal mediated by U.S. and French diplomats to end the fighting. The Israeli military kept up the pressure with heavy strikes in and around Beirut.
Israeli Ministers Plan to Vote on Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to present a deal mediated by U.S. and French diplomats to end the fighting. The Israeli military kept up the pressure with a strike in Beirut and evacuation warnings.
By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another
Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal has stirred public discontent.