Just about all of the actors in the region are looking for an “offramp” to the conflict, many analysts say. But Hezbollah and Hamas are talking tough, and Israel is not backing down.
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Lebanon Issues Rare Criticism of Iran Over ‘Blatant Interference’
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire.
Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence
Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.
Oil Prices Fall After Israel Reportedly Says It Won’t Target Iran’s Nuclear or Oil Facilities
Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading at below $74 a barrel on Tuesday, a drop from the $80 range.
Israel Tells U.S. It Won’t Hit Iran’s Oil or Nuclear Sites in Next Attack, Officials Say
Instead, Israel has agreed to focus its next attack on military targets in Iran, the officials said.
Iranian General Is Seen in State Media After Questions Over His Whereabouts
Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of the elite Quds Force, appeared in video footage on Tuesday as Tehran braces for a possible counterstrike by Israel.
U.S. Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: What to Know
It can intercept missiles above Earth’s atmosphere, and is being deployed to defend against Iranian attacks.
Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack
The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas’s top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred — while seeking Iranian support for a major attack.
Israeli Defense Minister Speaks with Austin About Israel’s Expanding Conflicts
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
Israeli Defense Minister Speaks with Austin About Israel’s Expanding Conflicts
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Thursday, the Pentagon said.