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.
Tag: Palestinian Islamic Jihad
What Is Islamic Jihad, the Group Israel Blamed for the Gaza Hospital Blast?
Like Hamas, the group receives support from Iran in funding and weapons.
Wednesday Briefing: Blast Kills Hundreds at a Gaza Hospital
Plus the risks of iron deficiency for women.
Israel Orders ‘Complete Siege’ of Gaza and Hamas Threatens to Kill Hostages
Israel mobilized 300,000 reservists amid signs that it could be preparing for a major ground invasion of Gaza, and it bombed hundreds of sites, including mosques and a marketplace.
West Bank City of Jenin Has Long Ties to Palestinian Armed Struggle
In the northern reaches of the occupied West Bank, near the boundary with Israel, Jenin and its refugee camp have nurtured an ethos of defiance.
Rockets Launched From Gaza Amid Israeli Raid in West Bank and Tel Aviv Attack
The launches into Israel came after a military incursion into the Palestinian city of Jenin left at least 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead.
Israel Called Them ‘Precision’ Strikes. But Civilian Homes Were Hit, Too.
Palestinians in Gaza say that Israel’s strikes against Islamic Jihad amount to a collective punishment aimed at making them fearful about who their neighbors might be.
Brief Rocket Fire Disrupts Gaza Cease-Fire. How Long Can the Truce Last?
Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.
Israel and Islamic Jihad Agree to Cease-Fire After 5 Days of Violence
Mediation efforts led by Egypt were expected to end fighting that has outlasted previous clashes between Israel and the militant group in Gaza.
Fighting Between Israel and Islamic Jihad: Where Things Stand
Exchanges of fire continued on Friday despite overnight mediation efforts for a cease-fire.