The shocking escalation left many people wondering why Hamas attacked, and why now. Even before sweeping to power in Gaza in 2007, Hamas openly sought the "obliteration" of Israel as a matter of policy. Gaza, a narrow strip of land roughly twice the size of Washington D.C., has been ...
Israel-Gaza: What is Hamas, why is it in conflict with the Israelis and why has it attacked now? Hundreds of people have died following Hamas's surprise attack on Israel on Saturday - the latest in a long line of conflicts between the two. Hamas's deadly attack ...
After so many civilian casualties in Israel, the civilian casualties from Netanyahu's "we'll turn Hamas to rubble" operation will test Israel's allies. Their shoulder-to-shoulder support has reflected the unprecedented brutality of the multiple Hamas terror attacks. But as civi...
Video of Hamas Raid Shows Why Israel Is So Freaked Out About Gaza TunnelsElias GrollForeign Policy
Hamas' chief Yahya Sinwar was killed during an Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip, officials have confirmed. This development could signal the next phase of Israel's conflict in the Middle East which is escalating in Lebanon as fighting against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant g...
This week, Tamar and Sarah discuss the urgency of a hostage deal ahead of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan and the intense pressure on the Israeli government amid the Israel-Hamas War. They discuss international pressures on Israel relating to the hunger crisis in Gaza and the new UN report on...
Hamas often escalates tensions gradually with Israel like it is now when it is seeking some form of economic gain, such as an increase in the Qatari grant or more permits for Palestinian workers to enter Israel. On the other hand, even after Israel responded to the riots by closing the Er...
SinceHamasattacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, Israel has dramatically reduced deliveries of food and water and completely cut off gas to Gaza. The enclave had already been subject to blockade by Israel and Egypt since 2007. Advertisement
“the Squad,” as the group of lawmakers is called, have been vocally critical of Israel’s assault on Gaza in the nearly two months since Hamas’s October 7 attack. Their rhetoric has, to say the least, rankled the political establishments on both sides. And while none of them are ...
Israel's military is pushing bit by bit into Gaza - but so far the much-promised ground invasion has not yet happened.