As mediators pressed for a truce and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken toured the region, a ground incursion into the southern Gazan city loomed.
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Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.
Hezbollah Claims Drone Attack 10 Miles Inside Israel
The Israeli military later said that no bases had been hit and no casualties reported.
Israel’s Strike Was Smaller Than Expected, and So Was Iran’s Reaction
The relatively limited scope of the attack, as well as a muted response from Iranian officials, may have lowered the chances of an immediate escalation, analysts said.
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
How Israel’s Conflicts Could Escalate
Israel’s military is dealing with clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Iran, as well as the continuing war in Gaza.
U.S. Plans New Sanctions on Iran
The U.S. treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that sanctions could be announced “in the coming days” and would likely focus on oil exports and imports of military hardware.
With Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught
The U.S., Europe, Russia and China worked together on a 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The arrangement’s unraveling and the spike in superpower tensions make this a dangerous moment.
Biden and Other Israeli Allies Urge Against Further Escalation After Iran Attack
Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
Biden and Other Israeli Allies Urge Against Further Escalation After Iran Attack
Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.