The Biden administration is dealing with complex dynamics in the Middle East as it tries to keep conflicts involving Israel from escalating further.
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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.
Netanyahu Says Israel Killed Nasrallah’s Replacement and ‘the Replacement of the Replacement’
Hashem Safieddine had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, his cousin. It was not immediately clear who “the replacement of the replacement” was.
What We Know About the Israeli Forces Fighting in Lebanon
The Israeli military has sent troops from four divisions across the border into Lebanon, but has not publicly disclosed how many.
Israel Faces 4-Front War Year After Oct. 7 Attack
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Yemen: Israeli forces exchanged fire with militants backed by Tehran on Monday.
Netanyahu Rebukes Macron’s Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
The French leader said countries should stop supplying weapons to Israel, arguing that providing arms while demanding a cease-fire is inconsistent. That drew the Israeli leader’s fury.
Emirates bans pagers and walkie-talkies on flights after attacks.
The move comes after communication devices used by Hezbollah members exploded last month, killing dozens of people.
How Gaza Became a Mass Death Trap
Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been prevented from fleeing the narrow strip of land even as bombs have rained down, famine has loomed and disease has spread.
Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary
Israel appeared to label much of northern Gaza as an evacuation zone and in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, as the region also braced for Israel to hit back at Iran.
On Social Media, Gazans Share Advice for Those Under Fire in Lebanon
A woman known as Chef Hala, who has had to evacuate three times since Israel invaded Gaza, is among those offering practical tips and messages of solidarity.