The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.
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Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever
The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.
Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever
The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.
Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court
A rapper in the popular Irish-language group was charged over displaying a Hezbollah flag onstage.
After Qatar, Israel Fires on Yemen: ‘Whoever Attacks Us, We Will Reach Them’
Israel’s military launched multiple attacks on Houthi sites in northern Yemen, a day after its widely criticized airstrike against Hamas officials on Qatari soil.
Israel’s Attack on Hamas in Qatar: What to Know
Why did Israel attack? Who was killed? What has been the Qatari response? Here are answers to those and other key questions.
U.N. Votes to Withdraw Peacekeepers From Lebanon Over Next Two Years
The U.N. Security Council voted to extend the peacekeeping mission in the volatile region for only one year then withdraw in 2027.
Lebanon Near Disarmament Plan for Hezbollah, U.S. Envoy Says
At a delicate moment in Lebanese politics, the envoy, Thomas J. Barrack Jr., provoked outrage by warning Lebanese journalists not to be “animalistic.”
Lebanon Near Disarmament Plan for Hezbollah, U.S. Envoy Says
At a delicate moment in Lebanese politics, the envoy, Thomas J. Barrack Jr., provoked outrage by warning Lebanese journalists not to be “animalistic.”
U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Face Uncertain Future
With its mission up for renewal, the U.N. force is under pressure to disband even as Israeli airstrikes continue along one of the world’s most volatile borders.
Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour, Calling U.K. Terrorism Charge a ‘Witch Hunt’
One member of the Northern Irish rap group, which is known for its anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian views, is accused of displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah.
As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight
Ultra-Orthodox Israelis, exempt for decades from military service, are now being drafted. Their rage is dividing Israel and threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.
As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight
Ultra-Orthodox Israelis, exempt for decades from military service, are now being drafted. Their rage is dividing Israel and threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.
Israel Targets Syria and Lebanon in Wave of Airstrikes
In Syria, Israel launched rare attacks on forces of the new government, while in Lebanon it took aim at the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace
The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.
Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce
Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.
Israel Launches New Ground Operations in Lebanon Despite Truce
For months, Israel has conducted near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has not responded militarily since a November truce.
Israel’s Defense Minister Vows ‘Policy of Enforcement’ Against Iran
The minister, Israel Katz, said Israel would strike if Iran seeks to develop long-range missiles or advance its nuclear program, despite a truce.
Iran’s Allies Are Not Offering Support in Its Conflict With Israel
Its proxy forces around the region have been largely silent in offering concrete support after attacks by Israel and now the United States.
Israel Says It Killed Top Iran Commander Who Oversees Proxy Militias
Mohammed Said Izadi was one of the few people who knew in advance about Hamas’s plan to launch a surprise attack on Israel, The New York Times has reported.
Thousands Protest Across the Middle East as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
Demonstrators took to the streets of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon on Friday after midday prayers, expressing anger at Israel’s widening offensive.
Iran War Reflects a Changed Middle East and a New Israeli Military Doctrine
For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.
Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight
Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.
Iran Has Sustained Blow After Blow Since October 2023
Iran is often portrayed as one of the world’s most dangerous actors. But with attacks on its defenses, nuclear sites and proxy militias, Israel has exposed a compromised and weakened adversary.
What Is Iran’s Quds Force?
The group is one of the most powerful and shadowy arms of Iran’s military, and it has long been on the front line of a shadow conflict with Israel.
Israel’s Attack in Iran Echoes Its Strategy Against Hezbollah
Israel decimated the group’s leadership last fall and degraded its military capabilities. Can the same strategy work against a far more powerful foe?
Israel’s Strike on Iran Comes at a Moment of Weakness for Iran’s Proxies
Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the network of militias it has fostered in the Middle East to help it fight Israel, has become seriously degraded, experts say.
Israeli Strikes Kill IRGC Leader and Major Nuclear Scientists
Israel has long targeted Iranian officials for assassination. But these attacks marked a significant shift in tactics, targeting multiple officials at once inside Iran.
Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts, Citing Hezbollah Drone Workshops
The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.
Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah
After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias across the Middle East, including the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.
Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target
The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.
