A fight that began with a botched Israeli raid drew intense fire but few deaths as both sides tried to limit casualties. By Tuesday, it was over.
Tag: Gaza Strip
What to Know About Gaza’s Latest Flare-Up
The latest flare-up in the slow burning conflict between Israel and Hamas highlights a larger conflict. Here’s what to know.
Cost of Botched Gaza Spy Mission? Israel’s Back on Brink of War
Israel and Hamas exchanged intense fire after a covert Israeli operation went awry. The resulting fighting threatened to scuttle peace talks.
Deadly Israeli Gaza Raid Threatens Nascent Cease-Fire
A covert mission apparently went awry on Sunday, leaving an Israeli lieutenant colonel and at least seven Palestinians dead and setting off a flurry of rocket fire and airstrikes.
Tensions Ease in Gaza, Allowing Money and Fuel to Roll In
But the relaxation of the embargo presents risks for the leaders of both Israel and Hamas, and it has been denounced by the Palestinian Authority.