Media reports of prayer groups and mixed messages from Israel’s government raised questions about a potentially explosive policy shift.
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A tense peace between Israel and Hamas
Conflict Strengthens Netanyahu, but the Price Is High
The battle with Hamas may benefit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel politically in the short term, but it leaves his underlying problems unresolved.
Palestinian Anger With Israel Is Undimmed, Even With Battle Paused
Unrest broke out in Jerusalem and the West Bank again on Friday, and Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories expressed the need for common cause against injustice.
Why Did the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explode Now?
A little-noticed police action in Jerusalem last month was one of several incidents that led to the current crisis.
Israeli-Palestinian Strife Widens as Frantic Calls for Calm Go Unheeded
While Israel and Hamas signaled willingness to consider a cease-fire, worries grew about further fracturing in one of the Middle East’s most intractable struggles.
Israeli-Palestinian Strife Widens as Frantic Calls for Calm Go Unheeded
While Israel and Hamas signaled willingness to consider a cease-fire, worries grew about further fracturing in one of the Middle East’s most intractable struggles.
Israel Ground Forces Shell Gaza as Fighting Intensifies
The surge in fighting left Israel in an unprecedented position — fighting Palestinian militants on its southern flank as it sought to head off its worst civil unrest in decades.
Instagram blocked posts about the Aqsa Mosque in a terrorism screening error.
The social media network said it had mistakenly associated hashtags linked to the Jerusalem site with a terrorist organization.
Violence in Israel Challenges Biden’s ‘Stand Back’ Approach
The president came to office seeing little opportunity to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He may now be forced to get more involved.