Israel-Gaza war The Israel-Gaza war has gone on for six months, and tensions have spilled into the surrounding region. The war: On Oct. 7, Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel that included the taking of civilian hostages at a music festival. (See photos and videos of how the deadly assault unfolded). Israel…
Iran launched drones from its territory toward Israel late Saturday, the Israeli military said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was “ready for any scenario.” Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in brief remarks Saturday evening it would take several hours for the drones to reach Israel. Israeli forces were responding…
Israel announced it is beginning construction on a new crossing from Israel to bring aid into northern Gaza, amid growing international pressure to address the humanitarian crisis there. Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, told lawmakers that conditions in the enclave are “as dire as any I have seen in my…
Hamas is reviewing the latest cease-fire proposal presented by mediators, according to a statement released Tuesday, after negotiators left Cairo and a senior official said talks were “on hold.” Hamas criticized the proposal for not meeting Palestinian demands, but said it would nonetheless study it and respond. Israel’s foreign minister said Monday that the talks…
BRUSSELS — Washington’s blanket support for Israel will change if Israel doesn’t start listening to U.S. demands about protecting civilians in Gaza and allowing aid into the Palestinian enclave, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday. The top U.S. diplomat spoke to reporters following President Biden’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Source link
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to tell Israeli officials that a military incursion into Rafah would be a “mistake” when he visits Israel on Friday. Meanwhile, a U.S.-sponsored resolution supporting an immediate cease-fire and hostage release will be up for a vote at the U.N. Security Council in New York. Source link
Israel’s military said it was carrying out a “precise operation” at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital early Monday, citing Israeli intelligence that the complex was being used by senior Hamas militant. The Gaza Health Ministry said communications were cut and reported people killed or injured. The Washington Post could not immediately verify either side’s claims. Source link
NFL free agency is off and running. Teams have been allowed to negotiate with free agents since Monday, and players can now officially be signed by new teams as of 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, which was the start of the new league year. We’ve seen dozens of extensions, short-term contracts and multiyear signings doled out,…
