American officials are quick to say that Israel is in the driver’s seat in the Gaza war, but it is increasingly urging a change in course.
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U.S. Urges Israel to Protect Gaza Civilians
The American defense secretary reiterated “unshakable” support for Israeli security, but said protecting Palestinians was a “moral duty and a strategic imperative.”
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CIA Director Discusses Resuming Hostage Swaps Between Israel and Hamas
William J. Burns was in Warsaw on Monday, where he met with the head of Mossad, Israel’s spy agency, and the prime minister of Qatar, which has helped broker talks with Hamas.
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Israel’s Allies Urge Restraint as Netanyahu Vows ‘Fight to the End’
The U.S. defense secretary was headed to the Middle East as two top European officials called for a scaled-back war against Hamas.
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In Gaza, Israelis Display Tunnel Wide Enough to Handle Cars
The Israeli military took reporters on a tour of what it says is the biggest Hamas tunnel it has found since invading the Gaza Strip.