The president told Israel that the interception of nearly all of the Iranian drones and missiles used to attack it constituted a major victory, and so further retaliation might not be necessary, U.S. officials said.
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Tensions Flare in West Bank After Israeli Teenager Is Found Dead
The killing, which Israel called a “terrorist attack,” prompted rioting by Israeli settlers that killed one Palestinian and raised fears of a broader escalation.
Iran Likely Will Strike Israel, Not U.S. Forces, U.S. and Iranian Officials Say
Retaliation by Iran is expected on Israeli soil in the next few days, but officials say Iran does not want to draw the United States deeper into the conflict.
U.S. Sends a Top General to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Strikes
The visit of Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the U.S. military commander in the Middle East, came as diplomats sought to avert a wider war.
Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza
In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.
Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza
In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.
Active Fighting Subsides in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over, Officials Say
Israeli troops have left southern Gaza, and some Palestinians returned to the area, where there was a sense of horror at the scope of destruction.
Yair Lapid Calls for Close Ties With U.S. in Visit to Washington
In the wake of President Biden’s recent warning to Israel to stop the killing of civilians in Gaza, Yair Lapid said the two countries “need to maintain this friendship.”
Israel’s Troop Withdrawal Raises Questions About Its Plans in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised an invasion of the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million people are seeking shelter.
Another Israeli Hostage’s Body Recovered, the Death Angering His Family
Like the families of other hostages, they are outraged that the Israeli government has yet to reach a deal to halt the fighting and bring home loved ones held in Gaza.