Michigan Father Dies in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Family Says
Kamel Ahmad Jawad, a U.S. citizen, was remembered by friends and relatives as someone who chose to stay behind to help others who couldn’t flee. Kamel Ahmad Jawad remained calm,…
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As Israel Attacks, Many Lebanese Feel Dragged Into Someone Else’s War
In a crisis-racked country where sectarian tensions simmer, many worry that the conflict between Israel and the Shiite militia Hezbollah will end in more destruction for all. When Hezbollah announced…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaches Out to Arab Leaders in Lebanon, Qatar
Iran’s top diplomat appeared eager to convey Iran’s readiness to support a joint cease-fire in Lebanon and in Gaza — even as Iran’s supreme leader at home expressed readiness to…
Israel Expands Attacks on Hezbollah as Iran Warns of Retaliation
Israel is drastically widening its fight against the Lebanese militant group that is backed by Iran, whose supreme leader said that “any strike on the Zionist regime is a service…
A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It?
Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or emboldening Israel. As the Israeli offensive in Lebanon expands to…
In Rare Visit to White House Press Briefing, Biden Cautions Israel
The president suggested that Israel should consider alternative ways to retaliate against Iran. A day after President Biden said the United States was “in discussion” about the possibility that Israel…
U.S. Conducts Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Hamas, and the U.S. attacks were aimed at securing international waterways. The United States Central Command said…
Gender Identity Changes Must Be Recognized Across E.U. Borders, Court Rules
A man who changed his name and gender identity in Britain successfully challenged to have them legally recognized by Romania. “I’m representing everyone who is affected.” The European Union’s top…
Hamas Leader Is Holding Out for a Bigger War, U.S. Officials Say
Yahya Sinwar is increasingly fatalistic, has blocked a cease-fire deal and, so far, been frustrated that Hezbollah and Iran have not come to his aid, officials said. The leader of…
Syria, Russia Remain Silent on Reported Airstrikes Near a Russian Base in Syria
A weapons facility near a Russian air base in a coastal Syrian city was destroyed on Thursday, according to a monitoring group. Airstrikes hit an ammunition warehouse near a large…