Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.
Tag: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role
A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.
Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza Killed and Injured Dozens of People, Gazan Officials Say
Israel began a military offensive in the northern part of the enclave several weeks ago, targeting what it said was a regrouped Hamas presence in the area.
For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem
For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.
In Deciding Whether to Retaliate, Iran Faces a Dilemma
If Iran strikes back at Israel, it risks further escalation at a time when its economy is struggling and its military is vulnerable. If it doesn’t, it risks looking weak.
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.
Why Did Israel Attack Iran?
The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.
Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.
Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.
W.H.O Says It Has Lost Contact With Key Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid
The facility, Kamal Adwan Hospital, was one of the last functioning hospitals in the north of the enclave.