For Many Israelis, Oct. 7 Never Ended
The Hamas-led attacks that day shattered Israelis’ faith in the state, and the year of war that followed has deepened society’s divisions. Yet many find hope in the people’s resilience.…
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Year After Oct. 7 Attack, Israel Faces 4-Front War
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and Yemen: Israeli forces exchanged fire with militants backed by Tehran on Monday. Israel’s military kept up its strikes on two fronts Monday, with an intense barrage…
Protest That the University of Maryland Sought to Prevent Goes On
The school, citing safety, had said no to an event planned on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, but a…
Seeking the Road to Peace in the Middle East
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum discussed the widening conflict and the challenge of getting the warring parties to a consensus. This article is from a special report on the…
On Oct. 7 Anniversary, Vigils and Hope for ‘an End to This Horrible War’
Israelis gathered on Monday to mourn those killed or abducted on the deadliest day in the country’s history. It was a day of vigils. Israelis gathered on Monday to mourn…
Washington Worries the Israelis Will Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Sites. But Can They?
For 22 years, Israeli forces have planned for this moment. But it seems unlikely that they will strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in the next round of retaliation, or that they…
A Year Later, Biden Faces the Limits of U.S. Influence in the Mideast
News Analysis In the immediate aftermath of the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, the president stepped in to support Israel, counsel moderation and seek a lasting peace. Ten days after…
Viktor Bout Is Trying to Sell Weapons to the Houthis, Western Officials Say
The Russian arms dealer, who was freed in a prisoner exchange with the United States, is negotiating with the militant group in Yemen. The Russian arms dealer Viktor A. Bout…
Israel rejects U.N. court’s jurisdiction to issue a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest.
Israel has rejected the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for its prime minister and defense minister over their conduct of the war in Gaza, in filings…
New York Marks the Oct. 7 Anniversary With Vigils and Protests
New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel, nearly 1 million in the city, and also has about 6,825 residents who identify as Palestinian, Since Hamas attacked…