The European Union sanctioned settler extremists for ‘systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians,’ and rights groups say the Israeli military is complicit.
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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.
In Rafah, We Saw Destruction and the Limits of Israel’s Gaza Strategy
Months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “victory is within reach,” the Israeli military escorted journalists into parts of a devastated Gazan city.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock
The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward.
Israeli Leaders to Discuss Hamas Response on Cease-Fire Proposal
A senior White House official called progress in talks with Hamas “a breakthrough,” while Israel was more restrained, and both said major obstacles to a truce remained.
Release of Al-Shifa Hospital’s Director Sets Off Uproar Across Israel
The Israelis had sought to link the hospital director to Hamas operations at Al-Shifa, and his release after seven months without charges prompted extensive finger-pointing.