The cabinet was expected to authorize initiating a retaliatory attack, officials said. They didn’t make their decision public.
Tag: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Rubble, and Defiance
Once lively and densely packed, the area on the edges of Beirut that was hit by an Israeli strike is now vacant.
Nearly a Million in Lebanon Flee Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, U.N. Says
A week into the ground war between Israel and Hezbollah, shelters in Lebanon are filling up beyond capacity, humanitarian officials warned.
Biden and Netanyahu Speak as Israel Weighs Retaliation Against Iran
The conversation carried the weight of the worst relationship between the United States and Israel in years.
Biden and Netanyahu Speak for First Time Since August
Ties between the U.S. and Israeli leaders have been strained over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The Israeli defense minister delayed a much-anticipated trip to the U.S. at Mr. Netanyahu’s request.
A Gaza Family Separated by a Few Miles, and the War
Najia and Hammam Malaka have been stuck at opposite ends of the Gaza Strip, with their young children, for most of the yearlong conflict. The emotional toll has been devastating.
Iranian Official Heads to Saudi Arabia as Israel Postpones U.S. Meeting
The Biden administration is dealing with complex dynamics in the Middle East as it tries to keep conflicts involving Israel from escalating further.
Trump Family Business Eyes Hotel Deals in Israel
The Trump Organization was in talks about Israeli hotels before the Hamas attack last year. It says it wants to resume them in the future, raising questions about the mingling of politics and money in the event of a second Trump term.
Israel Sends More Soldiers Into Lebanon as Strikes Hit Beirut and Damascus
In an attack of its own, Hezbollah fired 180 “projectiles” into Israel, according to the Israeli military, which said most were intercepted.
Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister, Postpones Trip to DC, US Says
Yoav Gallant and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III were expected to discuss Israel’s response to the Iranian missile assault on Israel last week.