In its earlier invasions, Israel said its aim was to secure its northern frontier and stop cross-border attacks, but it achieved less decisive results than military planners and political leaders intended.
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As Israel Prepares for War in Gaza, Debate Is Over How and How Long
The country’s new unity government agrees that Hamas must be destroyed so it can never attack Israel again, but there is little appetite for a reoccupation.
Isaac Shoshan, Israeli Spy Who Posed as an Arab, Is Dead at 96
A Syrian-born Jew, he took part in early undercover operations, including bombings, and later taught “generations” of Israeli agents.
The Secret History of the Push to Strike Iran
Hawks in Israel and America have spent more than a decade agitating for war against the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Will Trump finally deliver?
Epstein’s Ties to Former Israeli Leader Shake Up Election Campaign
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded an inquiry into ties between his challenger, Ehud Barak, and the U.S. financier charged with sex crimes.
Ehud Barak, Ex-Leader of Israel, Will Run in New Election
The longtime critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was forming a new political party as the country braced for a second election.
Bribery Charges Urged Against Four Close to Netanyahu in Submarine Case
Israel bought German submarines and missile boats. The police say several of the prime minister’s associates were bribed to help clinch the deal.