Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.
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What Is Islamic Jihad and Why Is Israel Targeting It?
A brief guide to the armed group that saw three leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday.
Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah
Israel accused Hamas, a Palestinian militia, of firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon, underscoring its deepening ties with Hezbollah, the dominant Lebanese militia.
Tensions Subside in South Lebanon but Rise Again in West Bank and Israel
Rare cross-border fire between Israel and militias in Lebanon ebbed on Friday, lowering fears of a wider escalation. But violence flared again in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where two attacks killed three civilians.
Amid Violence, Israeli and Palestinian Officials Meet to Promote Calm
Fearing that an already-bloody year could worsen during Ramadan, Palestinians and Israelis met for the second time in a month.
6 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid in West Bank
The Israeli military said one of those killed was suspected in the fatal shooting of two Israeli brothers in the West Bank village of Huwara, which set off revenge attacks by Jewish settlers.
West Bank Attack Kills 2 Israelis as Middle East Officials Meet in Jordan
A Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis as American, Israeli and Arab officials met to discuss ways to lower tensions. Then Jewish settlers went on a rampage.
As Israelis Grieve, Some Palestinians Exult, and Some Fear What’s Next
Two Palestinians shot a dozen Israelis, seven fatally, over the weekend. In the aftermath, the attackers’ relatives expressed a mixture of pride and dread.
Hamas Releases Video That Appears to Show Israeli Missing Since 2014
If verified as authentic, the footage would provide the first public proof of life of Avera Mengistu, an Israeli citizen who disappeared after walking into Gaza and had been held captive by Hamas.
Hard-Line Israeli Minister Visits Volatile Jerusalem Holy Site
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.