Movement of people in and out of Gaza was heavily restricted before the attacks, and now Israel has closed both of its crossings. Egypt’s remained open with limited traffic.
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Washington Rallies Behind Israel, but a Lasting Consensus May Prove Elusive
Democrats and Republicans put aside an increasingly partisan divide over Israel to condemn the Hamas attack. But that support may be harder to maintain as Israel retaliates.
Relatives of Americans Missing in Israel Plead for Help
In a news conference in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, families of four missing Americans called on Israel and the U.S. to share any information on the efforts to locate them.
Peace Activists Are Among the Israelis Missing and Killed
Some of those caught up in the attack by Palestinian fighters lived in residential collectives whose members tend to support peace initiatives and Palestinian rights.
Putin’s Muted Response to Attack on Israel Speaks Volumes
Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.
Mother Sheltered With 14-Month-Old as Their Kibbutz Was Attacked
In their home’s safe room, Sarit Kurtzman, her husband and their 14-month-old daughter waited out the attack.
How Hamas Took 150 Israelis Hostage
Palestinian militants kidnapped scores of Israelis in an unprecedented attack that took the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into unknown territory. Their relatives recount how they were captured.
What to Know About the Hostages Taken From Israel by Hamas
At least 150 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas fighters, according to an initial assessment. Officials from the U.S. and other countries are determining if their citizens are among the captives.
Attack Ends Israel’s Hope That Hamas Might Come to Embrace Stability
Israel had considered Hamas a terrorist organization but one that could play a useful role for Israel in the Gaza Strip, which the group controls. Now, senior Israeli officials say, Hamas must be crushed.
For Israelis, Scale of Tragedy Starts to Set In
The feeling of shock among Israelis over the attack by Hamas and the obvious intelligence failure that allowed it to happen is compounding the fear of what might yet be to come.