No cease-fire appeared imminent, despite early mediation efforts by international actors, including the United Nations.
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Israel Hits Gaza, Prompting Rocket Barrage and Ending Relative Calm
In by far the biggest escalation of violence in Gaza since the end of a war in May 2021, Israeli airstrikes killed a militant leader and at least nine others, according to Palestinian officials.
Palestinian Flags Aren’t Illegal in Israel. They Still Get Torn Down.
Israeli police, lawmakers and settlers are increasingly targeting the flag, which Palestinians say is a broader attack on their identity.
Biden Offers Differing Messages for Israelis and Palestinians
To Israelis, President Biden’s visit was mostly a source of celebration of growing ties with Arab countries. For the Palestinians, Mr. Biden brought funding and sympathy — but no long-term plans.
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Biden, Battered at Home, Basks in Unvarnished Praise in Israel
The U.S. president, on the first day of a trip to the Mideast, received the sort of rapturous welcome he can only dream about in Washington.
Biden to Make First Visit as President to Israel and Saudi Arabia
On his first trip to the region since taking office, President Biden will begin in Israel, which has been building relations with Arab nations. He will also make a stop in Saudi Arabia.
Palestinian Outrage After U.S. Says Journalist Was Killed by Accident
The U.S. government said Shireen Abu Akleh was likely hit by a bullet fired from Israeli military lines in the occupied West Bank, but unintentionally, fueling claims that Washington isn’t impartial.
Palestinians Give U.S. Bullet That Killed Shireen Abu Akleh
Officials believe that the bullet, which killed Shireen Abu Akleh, could hold essential clues as to who is responsible for her death.