U.S. hopes Hamas leader’s death will end Gaza war. Israel may have other ideas
WASHINGTON — President Biden and his senior leadership hailed Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an “opportunity” to end the yearlong war that has…
What we know about the four hostages rescued from Gaza
In short: On Saturday, Israel's military rescued four hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 last year.They were taken to hospital, where they were reunited…
Bodies of three more Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza
In short: Israel's military says it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken into Gaza on October 7.Around 35,000 Palestinians have died in the…
Biden tells Morehouse graduates he hears their protests over Gaza war
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and…
Has Israel followed the law in Gaza war? U.S. due to render verdict
WASHINGTON — Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war on Hamas, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week…
Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Tuesday decried a “ferocious surge” in antisemitism on college campuses and around the globe in the months since Hamas attacked Israel…
Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters; Israel condemns them
BEIRUT — People across Gaza on Wednesday sent messages of appreciation to demonstrators on U.S. campuses, thanking them for their protests against the Gaza war. Children,…
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over his role in failing to prevent October 7 attack
In short: The head of Israel's military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, has resigned.He said last year he accepted responsibility for the intelligence failures that led…
Gaza war reshapes somber Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM — The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends this week, is a time of spiritual renewal, communal bonding and reflection on one’s relationship with…
Prince William says ‘too many’ have been killed in Gaza conflict
In short: Prince William says he wants to see the end of fighting as soon as possible, calling for increased humanitarian support to Gaza.He says…
Column: Biden tries to plan for ‘the day after’ the Gaza war ends
WASHINGTON — Last week, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken headed for the Middle East to try to keep Israel’s war in Gaza from spinning out…