Israel’s military said that soldiers who shot hostages, while they waved a white flag, violated its rules of engagement. Human rights activists say the rules are good, but enforcement is lax.
Tag: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
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Attacks Heighten Fears of a Wider War for the Middle East and U.S.
The killing of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon and mysterious twin explosions in Iran heighten fears of a regional war that could draw in the United States.
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Israelis Fear Assassination of Hamas Deputy May Disrupt Hostage Talks
Israelis welcomed news that a top Palestinian militant had been killed, but feared that it might impede the release of hostages and kindle a broader war.
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Leader’s Killing Is a Blow, but Not a Knockout, for Hamas
The killing of Saleh al-Arouri, a key Hamas strategist, in Lebanon sets the organization back at a vulnerable time. The group has rebuilt after the assassination of other leaders, though.
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The New Campus Politics
The resignation of Harvard’s president shows how the Hamas attacks have scrambled campus politics.