President Biden appeared to describe Israel’s war in Gaza as disproportionate, some of his strongest comments to date.
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A Blinken Visit Puts U.S.-Israeli Tensions on Full Display
During a round of diplomacy by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to be speaking to a domestic audience that does not want to let up pressure on Hamas.
Some Hostages’ Families Say Israel Should Keep Fighting Hamas
A few relatives of hostages held in Gaza argue that Israel’s military must not be too quick to end the war, even if it prolongs their loved ones’ captivity.
U.S. Strike in Baghdad Kills Iranian-Backed Militia Commander
The killing of a leader of Kata’ib Hezbollah continued a series of strikes in retaliation for attacks on U.S. troops in the region, including one that killed three Americans in Jordan.
Hamas Gives ‘Positive’ Reply to Hostage and Cease-Fire Plan in Gaza
U.S. and Qatari leaders hinted at progress in talks for a truce and the release of hostages, but it remains unclear how Israel, determined to crush Hamas, will respond to the group’s counteroffer.
Biden Criticizes Republicans for Blocking Bill With Aid for Israel and Gaza
Senators from both parties shaped the legislation, which links a crackdown on unlawful migration to delivering emergency aid to war-torn areas overseas.
Displaced Gazans Wonder Where to Go as Israel Keeps Pushing Into Rafah
Some in Rafah, in southern Gaza, were already dismantling their tents, packing their bags and fleeing. But it was unclear whether other areas would be safer.
More Than a Fifth of Hostages in Gaza Are Dead, Israel Says
As Israel and Hamas inch closer to a deal to free hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a cease-fire, the military disclosed that at least 30 of the captives still in Gaza have been confirmed dead.
U.S. Strikes Hit Most of Targets in Iraq and Syria, Pentagon Says
U.S. officials acknowledge that the targeted militias still retain the majority of their capability to carry out future attacks.
UNRWA, Aid Agency in Gaza, Set to Lose $65 Million, Documents Show
The agency, which plays a key role in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, has received an influx of private donations but not enough to make up for the loss of international funding.