Israel

Dozens Killed in Continued Mideast Clashes

On one of the deadliest days in 17 months of renewed fighting, Israeli troops on Friday killed 33 Palestinians during raids on refugee camps and villages and a Palestinian gunman killed five Israeli students at a Bible study hall.

Israel Steps Up Attacks, Sharon's Policies Questioned

A mounting death toll, worsened Thursday by a series of raids on Palestinian refugee camps and suicide bombings, is raising questions about the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Israel Strikes Back After Weekend of Violence

Israel attacks killed at least 19 Palestinians Monday, after a Palestinian suicide bomber and gunmen killed 22 Israelis over the weekend.

Israel Reels From Deadly Attacks That Leave 21 Dead

A series of sniper attacks and a suicide bombing left more than 21 Israelis dead within 24 hours as military forces attempted to respond to continued Palestinian violence.

Israel Renews Attacks on Refugee Camp

Israeli troops continued their assault on a refugee camp Friday, killing at least six Palestinians and wounding 38, Palestinian officials said.

Israel Loosens Restrictions on Arafat

The Israeli government said Sunday it would ease the military cordon on Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat's compound, but continue to limit his movement to the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Israel Pounds Palestinian Sites in Reprisal for Ambush

Israel Wednesday bombarded a series of Palestinian targets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, killing at least 16 Palestinians.

Israel Strikes Back in Cycle of Violence

Israeli warplanes pounded Palestinian targets Tuesday in response to a string of deadly attacks by Palestinian militants.

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attack

Israeli warplanes Monday attacked a Palestinian security headquarters for the second time in two days, responding to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and the launch of a rocket by Palestinian extremists.

Hamas Declares "All-Out War" Against Israel

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for war against Israeli soldiers and settlers after Israeli commandos killed four of the militant group's members at a West Bank hideout.