The Biden administration has suggested that more time is needed for hostage negotiations, the delivery of aid to Palestinians and mapping out ways to avoid more civilian casualties.
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Peace Activists in Israel Renew Their Push for a Solution
Long derided as naïve, even traitors, the bridge builders between Israelis and Palestinians sense opportunity in the aftermath of the Hamas attack.
Biden and Aides Advise Israel to Avoid Striking Hezbollah
U.S. officials learned that the Israeli defense minister and other military officials supported a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cautious.
What the Laws of War Say About Forced Displacement and ‘Human Shields’
Amid the sorrow and anger over the ongoing violence, the core principles of humanitarian law are simple. Civilians must be protected.
Israelis Praise Biden Visit but Fear U.S. Constraints on Action
President Biden promised undying American backing for Israel in its war against Hamas. But that won’t mean U.S. support for everything Israel does.
Thursday Briefing: Biden Backs Israel on the Hospital Blast
Plus how much do we know about A.I.?
Biden Tells Israel that Gaza Hospital Blast Appears to Be ‘Done By the Other Team’
In a rare wartime visit, President Biden paired his support for Israel with a plea not to let overwhelming grief or anger drive the country to go too far.
Hundreds Feared Dead in Gaza Hospital Blast as Israel and Hamas Blame Each Other
With President Biden about to arrive in Israel, Palestinians and Israelis blamed each other for the explosion at a hospital, where people had sought shelter from Israeli bombing.
Biden ‘Outraged’ Over Gaza Blast as He Makes a Wartime Visit to Israel
The explosion at a hospital highlights the dangers of a trip at a volatile moment in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Fears of Violence Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Grow
The fighting between Israel and Hamas has raised fears that the violence will spill into Lebanon as a wider conflict with Hezbollah. Such a war would be dangerous for all involved.