Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas. But an even bigger question looms: Once in Gaza, how and when does Israel get out?
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At Least 5 People Killed in a Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon
Rival factions have been fighting for three days, at times with heavy weaponry, in the densely populated Ein al-Hilweh camp in the coastal city of Sidon, south of Beirut.
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Jenin Refugee Camp After Israeli Raid
In the city of Jenin, partly dominated by militias, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, was seen as a relic and treated as a guest, not a ruler.
In West Bank, New Armed Groups Emerge, and Dormant Ones Stir
The small but influential Lions’ Den network has attracted young Palestinians disappointed by their leaders and angry at Israeli violence. Veteran fighters are restless, too.
Ahmed Qurei, Former Palestinian Premier and Peace Envoy, Dies at 86
A member of the old guard of Palestinian leaders, Mr. Qurei was a principal architect of the Oslo Accords, the first peace agreement with Israel.
Unrest Grows in West Bank in Deadliest Year Since 2015
Israeli security forces shot dead two Palestinians on Friday during a raid in the northern West Bank, after a week of intensifying unrest and shootings.
Deadly Shooting at Israeli Checkpoint Sets Jerusalem on Edge
Surging violence claimed the lives of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier over the weekend, raising tensions on the eve of a Jewish holiday.
4 Palestinians Killed in West Bank During Israeli Raid
The militants were among more than 90 Palestinians and two Israeli security officials killed in the territory in 2022, as violence continues to surge.
What Ibrahim al-Nabulsi’s Killing Reveals About the West Bank
The life of Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, the son of a Palestinian security official, reflects some of the dynamics at play as leaders jockey to succeed Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president.
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”