“There are a lot of innocent people who are in trouble and dying,” the president said in a session with reporters. “And it’s got to stop.”
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Biden Calls Israel’s Response in Gaza ‘Over the Top’
President Biden appeared to describe Israel’s war in Gaza as disproportionate, some of his strongest comments to date.
A Blinken Visit Puts U.S.-Israeli Tensions on Full Display
During a round of diplomacy by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to be speaking to a domestic audience that does not want to let up pressure on Hamas.
Some Hostages’ Families Say Israel Should Keep Fighting Hamas
A few relatives of hostages held in Gaza argue that Israel’s military must not be too quick to end the war, even if it prolongs their loved ones’ captivity.
Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It.
There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.
The 8 Days That Roiled the U.N.’s Top Agency in Gaza
The crisis that threatens the future of the main United Nations agency in Gaza, amid a humanitarian disaster, began at a routine meeting between diplomats in Tel Aviv.
Israelis and Palestinians See Problems With Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
Reactions ranged from denouncing the penalties to saying they didn’t go far enough.
Netanyahu’s Bind: Compromising in Gaza or Holding On to Power at Home
To end the war in Gaza and free the remaining Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to cut deals that analysts say could end his government — and potentially his career.
Israel Raids West Bank Hospital as Clashes Erupt With Hamas in Northern Gaza
The raid, by a small team wearing medical garb, killed a Hamas commander. It came as Israel confirmed it was trying to flush militants out of tunnels with seawater and had renewed fighting in northern Gaza.
UK Foreign Secretary Signals Willingness to Recognize Palestinian State
David Cameron, the foreign secretary, said that his country and other allies should show Palestinians “irreversible progress” toward an independent state.