The Israeli prime minister could expect a freer hand if Donald J. Trump returns to the presidency. But he must rely on President Biden for another six months.
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Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is ‘Inside the 10-Yard Line’
The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
U.K. Says It’s Restoring Funding to the U.N. Agency That Aids Palestinians
The country’s new foreign secretary said that the agency, UNRWA, had taken steps to ensure that it meets “the highest standards of neutrality.”
ICJ Set to Weigh In on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories
The advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice marks the first time the court has laid out its stance on an issue that for decades has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations.
A Border Crossing Shuttered for Months Traps the Sick and Wounded in Gaza
The Rafah crossing to Egypt has been closed since Israel captured it in early May, blocking the only route out of the territory for thousands of Palestinians who desperately need medical care.
Pressure Builds on Netanyahu as Visit to Washington Nears
A planned speech to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear the serious divisions he faces back home.
Israel’s Military Says It Eliminated Half the Leadership of Hamas Military Wing
The military said that it had killed or captured around 14,000 combatants in Gaza since the war’s start but left considerable ambiguity about the figure.
Israel in Talks Over Withdrawing From Egypt-Gaza Border, Officials Say
The discussions between Israeli and Egyptian officials comes amid diplomatic activity on several continents over a cease-fire deal and postwar plans for the territory.
Israel Struck Twice in Its Attack on Al-Mawasi, Videos and Photos Show
Visual evidence from Saturday’s strike in Gaza that left dozens dead appears to show that the Israeli military launched a separate strike near emergency vehicles.
Israel’s Attempted Assassination of Hamas Leader Followed Surveillance of Deputy
Israel officials had been hoping that a high-ranking Hamas figure, Muhammad Deif, would visit a villa tied to a top lieutenant. They struck when he appeared to be there, officials said.