The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.
Tag: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas, Is Dead
Mr. Sinwar climbed the ranks of the Palestinian militant group to plot the deadliest attack on Israel in its history.
U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply
Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.
Gazans So Malnourished That They Could Face Famine, Report Warns
A hunger emergency has affected nearly all of Gaza, but the situation is worst for people in the north, where Israeli forces intensified operations this month, the report said.
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.
U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza
Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.
Israel Allows Some Aid Into Gaza After U.S. Threatens to Withhold Military Aid
There was no official response from the Israeli government, a day after the United States threatened consequences if it didn’t let more relief into Gaza within 30 days.
Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety
Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.
Israeli Court Orders Government to Explain System for Medical Evacuations From Gaza
Three Israeli human rights groups in early June, following the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
U.S. Warns Israel to Boost Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza or Face Consequences
The warning was conveyed in a letter sent Sunday to two top Israeli officials that included the possibility of a cutoff of U.S. military aid, officials said.