The Trump administration is organizing a conference to show Palestinian business leaders the economic benefits of its Mideast peace plan. The Palestinians are saying no thanks.
Tag: Gaza Strip
News Analysis: Why Do Israel and Gaza Keep Fighting? Because It’s in Their Leaders’ Interests.
The cycle of violence-ceasefire-repeat that keeps verging on all-out war may look like pointless destruction. But it’s a strange kind of symbiosis.
Israel and Gaza Exchange Attacks in Worst Fighting in Years
At least four Israelis and 22 Gazans were killed over the weekend as cross-border violence escalated.
As Gaza Fighting Intensifies, Israelis and Palestinians Bury Their Dead
In the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza since the 2014 war, four Israeli civilians and at least 22 Palestinians were killed in two days of fighting.
Gaza Militants Fire 250 Rockets, and Israel Responds With Airstrikes
Palestinian militants launched rockets into southern Israel, killing one Israeli man, and four Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire.
The Israeli Election: A Journey to Netanyahu’s Base
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership has divided the country, but can Israelis imagine a future without him?
Protest at Gaza Fence Is Mostly Peaceful as Both Sides Urge Restraint
Tens of thousands of Palestinians marked the first anniversary of protests that have frequently led to violence. Three Palestinians were killed.
Israel and Hamas Trade Fire Over Rocket Attack
Israel’s military said it fired at Hamas targets hours after a rocket from Gaza hit a house about 20 miles north of Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the attack and vowed to respond forcefully.
Gaza Rocket Sets Off Daylong Battle Between Hamas and Israel
Israel and Hamas exchanged fire after a rocket struck near Tel Aviv. The battle created a political crisis for Israel’s prime minister but no deaths were reported.
Hamas Crackdown on Gaza Protests Instills Fear
When protests erupted across Gaza to protest tax increases and demand better living conditions, Hamas responded by beating demonstrators and detaining 1,000 people.