With members of his ministers threatening to force elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel pleaded, “In the middle of a battle, we do not play politics.”
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With Small Steps, Palestinians and Israelis Try to Tackle Gaza’s Ills
The resumption of cease-fire talks after days of violence revived hopes for joint projects on solar energy, sewage treatment and drinking water.
Israel’s Hawkish Defense Minister Resigns and Calls for Early Elections
Avigdor Lieberman accused the Netanyahu government of being soft on the unrest in Gaza, calling a cease-fire with Hamas a “capitulation to terror.”
A Battle in Gaza Neither Side Wanted Ends Quickly
A fight that began with a botched Israeli raid drew intense fire but few deaths as both sides tried to limit casualties. By Tuesday, it was over.
Deadly Israeli Gaza Raid Threatens Nascent Cease-Fire
A covert mission apparently went awry on Sunday, leaving an Israeli lieutenant colonel and at least seven Palestinians dead and setting off a flurry of rocket fire and airstrikes.
Tensions Ease in Gaza, Allowing Money and Fuel to Roll In
But the relaxation of the embargo presents risks for the leaders of both Israel and Hamas, and it has been denounced by the Palestinian Authority.
Bribery Charges Urged Against Four Close to Netanyahu in Submarine Case
Israel bought German submarines and missile boats. The police say several of the prime minister’s associates were bribed to help clinch the deal.