Hezbollah and other groups classified as terrorist organizations by the United States have changed their social media strategies to stay on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
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Netanyahu’s Talk of West Bank Annexations Is a Blow to Peace but No Surprise, Palestinians Say
Absorbing Jewish settlements on the West Bank into Israel could draw violent reactions, Arabs warn, but it would also confirm what they think is Israel’s goal.
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.
West Bank Attack Raises Tensions as Israeli Elections Approach
A Palestinian killed an Israeli soldier and a civilian. The assault quickly became fodder in a heated election campaign.
After Rockets Are Fired at Tel Aviv, Israel and Hamas Quickly Pull Back
The Israeli military said the rocket fire had been a mistake. A Hamas official blamed rogue militants. Either way, both sides worked to restore calm.
Palestinian Government Resigns, With No Clear Replacement
The move reflects the failure of efforts to reunite the West Bank, where the government is based, and the Gaza Strip, controlled by the militant group Hamas.
A Day, a Life: When a Medic Was Killed in Gaza, Was It an Accident?
When an Israeli soldier killed Rouzan al-Najjar, Palestinians called her an innocent martyr. Israel portrayed her as a threat. The truth is more complicated.
An Israeli Soldier Killed a Medic in Gaza. We Investigated the Fatal Shot.
On June 1, an Israeli soldier shot into a crowd, killing a volunteer medic named Rouzan al-Najjar. Israeli officials say soldiers only use live fire as a last resort. Our investigation shows otherwise. We analyzed over 1,000 photos and videos, froze th…