Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
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Biden and Other Israeli Allies Urge Against Further Escalation After Iran Attack
Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
Israel Questions What Might Be Next for the Gaza War
Military analysts are divided on whether a more direct confrontation with Iran might alter the war or affect a decision to invade the southern city of Rafah.
Iran Attack Tests Netanyahu’s Political Staying Power
In a deeply polarized country that has again come under attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate may depend on what happens next.
Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel’s Successful Defense
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.
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.