In the past I might have favored a cease-fire with Hamas. Today it is clear to me that Hamas’s power and ability to threaten Israel — and subject Gazan civilians to ever more rounds of violence — must end.
Tag: Hamas
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View From the West Bank
The latest from the Israel-Hamas war. Weekday afternoons with Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Times journalists on the ground.
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Gazans Release Names of 6,747 People They Say Were Killed in Israeli Strikes
The detailed list from the Hamas-controlled health ministry — including ages, genders and ID numbers — followed President Biden’s comment that he had “no confidence” in its figures.
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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 what to do next.
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Local Police in Ofakim Defended the Israeli City From Hamas’s Attacks
Military support was slow to arrive in the quiet desert city of Ofakim but officers, most of them armed with handguns, fought terrorists house to house.