Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.
Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence
Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.
What Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Mean for the Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.
Israel Sends Troops Into Southern Lebanon
Israel’s military said its forces had begun crossing over the Lebanon border to target Hezbollah infrastructure in villages close to the Israel-Lebanon border.
Netanyahu, Ignoring Allies and Defying Critics, Basks in a Rare Triumph
Israel’s strike on Hassan Nasrallah was the culmination of several startling moves that suggest the Israeli prime minister feels unconstrained by foreign criticism.
Why Is Israel Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah?
Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.
Israel’s Attacks on Hezbollah Have Intensified but Stop Short of All-Out War
Israel is attempting a risky strategy, increasing the intensity of its attacks in an attempt to force Hezbollah to back down, while raising the chances of an aggressive response that devolves into a land war.
After Pager Attack, Israel and Hezbollah Return to Familiar Deadlock
Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices raised expectations of a decisive shift in their war of attrition. Instead, the fighting has returned to a standoff.
After Pager Attack, Israel and Hezbollah Return to Familiar Deadlock
Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices raised expectations of a decisive shift in their war of attrition. Instead, the fighting has returned to a standoff.