The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
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Pressure Builds on Netanyahu as Visit to Washington Nears
A planned speech to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear the serious divisions he faces back home.
World Leaders Mull a Potential Second Term for Trump
Some governments are taking concrete steps to prepare for the possible return of the former U.S. president.
Pressure Mounts on Netanyahu to Seal a Cease-Fire Deal Before Speech to Congress
The Israeli leader’s speech before a divided Congress next week is likely to be contentious, particularly if he does not close a deal with Hamas to end the war before he travels to Washington.
Surge in Violence by West Bank Settlers Draws Ire of Israel’s Allies
The European Union sanctioned settler extremists for ‘systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians,’ and rights groups say the Israeli military is complicit.
Israel’s Attempted Assassination of Hamas Leader Followed Surveillance of Deputy
Israel officials had been hoping that a high-ranking Hamas figure, Muhammad Deif, would visit a villa tied to a top lieutenant. They struck when he appeared to be there, officials said.
Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Troops Withdraw
Intense fighting between soldiers and Hamas militants has left parts of the city uninhabitable, say residents who returned.
Hamas Official: ‘We’re Not Obstinate’ in Cease-Fire Talks on Gaza
Husam Badran said the militant group would give up civilian control in the territory, but would not disband its military wing.
Strike on Gaza School Compound Adds to Mounting Death Toll at U.N. Buildings
At least 27 people were killed when an Israeli airstrike exploded as people played soccer at a school turned shelter in southern Gaza.
Israelis Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections After 9 Months of War
A day of nationwide anti-government protests comes amid signs of progress toward a truce and hostage deal with Hamas, as well as continued fighting.