Before Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, Saudi Arabia was open to forging stronger ties with the Israelis. Now, a year into the war in Gaza, it is warming up to its traditional enemy, Iran.
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Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader
Peace talks were nowhere in sight and, despite Yahya Sinwar’s death, the violence seemed only to increase, as Israel struck northern Gaza and Hezbollah fired dozens of projectiles.
Families of Israeli Hostages Call on Netanyahu to Reach Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
In a televised statement, family members of people held in Gaza said the death of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, was the moment for a cease-fire and hostage deal.
U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area
Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon were “far too high.”
Despite Sinwar’s Death, Mideast Peace May Still Be Elusive
Just about all of the actors in the region are looking for an “offramp” to the conflict, many analysts say. But Hezbollah and Hamas are talking tough, and Israel is not backing down.
U.S. ‘Fusion Cells’ Assist in Israel’s Hunt for Hamas Leaders
American commandos and intelligence officers began helping Israel soon after the Oct. 7 attacks last year.
Despite Israeli Bombs and Assassinations, Hezbollah Keeps Fighting
Extensive Israeli attacks have blown up Hezbollah munitions and killed many fighters and leaders, but the Lebanese militia is far from incapacitated, analysts say.
Drone Captures Moment of Defiance, Which Israel Says Was Sinwar’s Last
In a war often seen from far away, the footage from an Israeli drone appears to capture a moment both pivotal and personal.
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.
Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Shake But Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say
Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting.