Evangelical Christian leaders who delivered votes to President Trump are now pressing him to declare that Israel can claim ownership of the West Bank, based on a promise God made to the Jews in the Bible. They are seeking a…
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Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say
Itay Svirsky, 40, was a therapist who loved philosophy. Eden Yerushalmi, 24, was training to become a Pilates instructor. Alex Lobanov, 32, a father of three, never met his youngest child. They are among the 41 hostages killed since being…
In Oct. 7 Report, Israeli Security Agency Puts Some Blame on Netanyahu Government
Israel’s domestic security service on Tuesday assumed responsibility for failing to heed warning signs of a planned Hamas attack before the militants’ devastating strike on Oct. 7, 2023. But the agency also faulted the Israeli government for policies it said…
With Cease-Fire Shaky, Israel and Hamas Consider Both Diplomatic and Military Options
When the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced in January, Israelis and Palestinians burst into simultaneous celebrations, optimistic after 15 months of war. Now, with the first phase of the deal over on Sunday and Israel introducing an…
What to Know About Israel’s Decision to Halt Aid to Gaza
Israel on Sunday announced that it would stop all goods and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, a draconian move that disrupted the existing, agreed-upon framework for negotiating a permanent end to the war. The decision came a day after the…
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
Syrian security forces were deployed across a predominately Druse town on the outskirts of Damascus, the capital, early Sunday, two days after a gunfight between government officers and armed men from a local neighborhood left one person dead and several…
Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework
Israel announced on Sunday that it was immediately halting the entry of all goods and humanitarian assistance into Gaza, trying to strong-arm Hamas into accepting a temporary extension of the cease-fire in the enclave — a move that disrupts the…
‘Fantasy’ AI Video, Shared by Trump, of Gaza as Luxury Resort Draws Scorn
President Trump on Tuesday night shared an AI-generated video depicting the devastated Gaza Strip as an opulent resort emblazoned with his name, less than a week after he appeared to back off his proposal to displace Palestinians en masse from…
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The Israeli military said it had struck sites in southern Syria on Tuesday, just hours after the new Syrian leadership demanded that Israel withdraw from territory it has seized since the fall of the Assad regime. The attacks were aimed…
Gaza Cease-Fire Could End in Days, With No Extension Agreed. What Happens Next?
When Israel and Hamas agreed to a six-week cease-fire in January, there were hopes that it would evolve into a longer and more stable truce. Now, those hopes are dwindling. Both sides have accused each other of breaking the terms…