World Aug 26 As Israel’s economy struggles, leading economists say ending the war in Gaza would help Nearly 11 months into the war with Hamas, Israel’s economy is struggling as the country’s leaders grind ahead with an offensive in Gaza that shows no signs of ending and threatens to escalate into a wider conflict.
World Aug 20 Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without cease-fire for Gaza, warning ‘time is of the essence’ After meetings with officials in fellow mediating countries Egypt and Qatar, Blinken said that because Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge gaps with the militant group, the focus turns to doing everything possible to "get Hamas on board."…
World Aug 20 Bodies of 6 Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza The recovery of the remains is a blow to Hamas, which hopes to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an Israeli withdrawal and a lasting cease-fire. But it was also likely to increase pressure on Israel's government to reach a deal.
World Aug 16 Deadly civilian rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders Residents interviewed by The Associated Press said at least a hundred masked settlers entered the village, shot live ammunition at Palestinians, burned homes and cars and damaged water tankers.
World Aug 15 As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves Families are often on the run and must bury their dead wherever possible. Witness accounts and video footage show that bodies are buried in backyards and parking lots, beneath staircases and along roadsides.
World Jul 30 Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners The probe has stoked tensions between the military command and hard-line nationalists in the government who advocate an even harsher hand in Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.
World Jul 03 Watchdog group: Israel approves largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades Peace Now said authorities recently approved the appropriation of 12.7 square kilometers (nearly 5 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley, a move that could further worsen already soaring tensions linked to the ongoing war in Gaza.
World Jul 01 Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis Monday’s order is a sign that Israeli troops could soon return to the southern city, the second-largest in Gaza.
World Jul 01 Israel releases the director of Gaza’s main hospital, who alleges abuse while in custody Mohammed Abu Selmia and other health officials have repeatedly denied Israeli accusations that he played a role in Hamas' alleged use of Shifa Hospital.
World Jun 27 Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage as summer Gaza heat continues Children trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage in Gaza's tent camps for displaced families.