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Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman
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Israel Shrouds Gaza Invasion in Secrecy
After an air campaign that killed thousands of Palestinians, Israel has begun a ground assault, but it took hours for outside observers to understand what…
Disagreements Among Israeli Leaders Delay Gaza Ground Invasion
In the 20 days since Hamas attacked, Israel’s Air Force has pounded Gaza and its troops have gotten into position. But its leaders disagree about…
Israel Plans Gaza Invasion to Avenge Hamas Atrocities
The plan, according to three senior officers, would involve taking the Hamas stronghold of Gaza City and eliminating the group’s leadership.
How Hamas Overran Southern Israel and Killed 1,300
Hamas gunmen surged into Israel in a highly organized and meticulously planned operation that suggested a deep understanding of Israel’s military secrets and weaknesses. Here…
‘The Agreement Is Broken’: Israeli Reservists Resign to Protest New Law
Military reservists are key to Israel’s defense capacity and a shared sense of national mission. But after a new law curbing judicial power, scores of…
Israel’s Judicial Plan Crisis Grows as Air Reservists Threaten to Stop Serving
In a move that experts say could significantly hurt Israel’s military readiness, pilots and other personnel issued a warning after Benjamin Netanyahu pressed ahead with…
Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise
Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times,…
Militias in Lebanon Fire Rocket Barrage Into Israel After Al Aqsa Mosque Raid
The Israeli military blamed Palestinian exiles in Lebanon for what appeared to be a retaliatory attack over Israel’s raid of a mosque at a Jerusalem…
Days After Netanyahu Fired Him, Israel’s Defense Minister Is Still on the Job
Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, was fired on Sunday, setting off unrest, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never formally confirmed his dismissal.
Russia Shrinks Forces in Syria, a Factor in Israeli Strategy There
Moscow withdrew a key air defense system and some troops to bolster its war in Ukraine, officials said, potentially altering Israel’s calculations about striking Syria…