The first air raid sirens went off at sunrise as Hamas launched an attack by land, sea and air. Israel declared a state of war and has destroyed buildings in Gaza.
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Israel’s Defense Failures May Change Strategy Toward Hamas and Gaza
The broad attack by Palestinian militants, which Hamas viewed as mostly successful, revealed some significant failures.
Biden’s Hopes for the Middle East Imperiled by Eruption of Violence
The Hamas attack on Israel could narrow the chances for the president’s efforts to negotiate a new alignment in the region by normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
‘We Are at War,’ Netanyahu Says After Hamas Attacks Israel
Palestinian militants from Gaza launched an early-morning assault on southern Israel, invading towns and firing thousands of rockets. Israel retaliated with huge strikes on Gazan cities.
Timeline: The Palestinian and Israeli Conflict, Explained
The relentless and deadly conflict has persisted for decades.
Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins
As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response.
How the War Will Likely Upend Biden’s Diplomacy on Saudi-Israel Normalization
Polls have shown that the majority of Saudis oppose diplomatic relations with Israel even as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to normalize relations.
How the War Will Likely Upend Biden’s Diplomacy on Saudi-Israel Normalization
Polls have shown that the majority of Saudis oppose diplomatic relations with Israel even as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to normalize relations.
Israel’s Military Says Hamas Has Taken Hostages
The issue of Israelis in captivity is a deeply emotional and explosive one in Israel, with the government having paid a high price in the past for the return of its citizens.