With Israel exchanging blows with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hamas faced a stark choice: Join the fight or redouble efforts to keep the Gaza border quiet.
Tag: Gaza Strip
Exchanges of Fire Continue Across Israel-Gaza Border
A clash set off by Israel’s killing of an Islamic Jihad commander teetered between containment and escalation into a broader conflict.
Israeli Soldier Gets One-Month Sentence Over Killing of Gaza Teenager
It was the first conviction of a soldier in connection with the shootings of Palestinians during mass protests along the border.
Israeli Voters May Like Netanyahu’s Promises, but Don’t Necessarily Believe Them
Rocket fire from Gaza that drove the prime minister off the stage at a campaign event reminded Israelis of his past broken campaign promises.
Hamas Arrests 10 Suspects in Gaza Suicide Bombings
The suspects in suicide bombings that killed three police officers are said to be a part of Salafi jihadism, a movement that often clashes with Hamas.
Suicide Bombers Hit Hamas Police Checkpoints in Gaza
At least three police officers were killed and three civilians wounded, security officials said. Hamas declared a state of emergency.
Israeli Military Kills 4 Palestinian Militants After Attack at Gaza Border
Israeli forces said the men had been armed with assault rifles, anti-tank missiles and hand grenades, one of which was thrown.
U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees Faces Accusations of Misconduct
An internal ethics report alleges that an “inner circle” in the agency’s top management engaged in abuses of authority for personal gain and for suppressing dissent.
In Bahrain, U.S. Tries to Promote Mideast Peace Through Prosperity
A conference organized by the White House was meant to show the economic benefits of its peace plan to Palestinians and Israelis. But major players were absent.
Hamas Leader Says Israel Isn’t Upholding Cease-Fire Terms
Ismail Haniya said Israel was delaying the easing of restrictions on border-crossers and arbitrarily modifying fishing zones as a “form of blackmail.”