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Netanyahu Seeks Support in U.S. Visit, but Will Find a Nation Distracted
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is to meet President Biden and address Congress this week, swapping one political maelstrom at home for another in Washington.
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A Senator Will Preside at Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress After Harris Declines
Vice President Kamala Harris has declined to preside on Wednesday when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress, staying away from a gathering that is likely to highlight the deep divisions among ...
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Israel Risks All-Out War With Hezbollah. A Truce in Gaza May Reduce That Threat.
After nine months of low-level conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the risk of all-out war is higher than ever. A cease-fire in Gaza would provide an offramp for both sides, diplomats say.
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Netanyahu, Who Clashed With Biden, Prepares for a Delicate Farewell
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is unlikely to immediately change his approach to the Gaza war following President Biden’s decision to stand aside, even if he may privately welcome the president’s departure from the race, analysts said ...
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Israel Intercepts Missile Fired From Yemen as Conflict With Houthis Continues
The missile launch suggested that the Yemen-based Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, would keep up its attacks despite Israeli airstrikes on a port it controls.
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Houthi Drone Strike Highlights Dilemmas for Israel
Israel has few options to retaliate for the attack in Tel Aviv, which made clear the weakness of its air defense system against unmanned aircraft and heightened concerns about the threat of Iranian-backed militias.
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Pressure Rises on Netanyahu Over Cease-Fire Deal Ahead of His Congress Speech
World leaders are pushing for a cease-fire agreement. Protesters are taking to the streets across Israel. And hostage families are pleading with their leader to just make a deal. These are just some of the pressures piling up on Prime Minister ...
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Israel in Talks Over Withdrawing From Egypt-Gaza Border, Officials Say
The discussions between Israeli and Egyptian officials comes amid diplomatic activity on several continents over a cease-fire deal and postwar plans for the territory.
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Israel Launches Major Attack Against a Senior Hamas Commander
The target, Muhammad Deif, was an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks and has been the object of repeated Israeli assassination attempts over decades.
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Who is Muhammad Deif?
Muhammad Deif, the shadowy leader of Hamas’s military wing, is believed to be an architect of the Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people and ignited the nine-month-old war in Gaza. A mysterious figure who has repeatedly ...