Israel Expands Gaza Operations, Fear of New War
Violence between Israeli and Islamist militants in the Gaza Strip escalates.
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Israel Expands Airstrikes Against Gaza Militants
Israeli Defense Forces launch their most extensive bombardments in four years.
Israel Seen Preparing for Military Action in Gaza
Israel warns that it will not hesitate to retaliate if rockets continue to be fired from Gaza.
Netanyahu, Barak Considered Iran Strike Two Years Ago
Israel’s prime minister ordered the military to prepare for an attack against Iran in 2010.
Abbas Suggests No “Right of Return” for Palestinians
The Palestinian leader recognizes that he will not be able to return to his ancestral home.
Iran Gives Americans, Israel Time with Uranium Diversion
Israel’s Ehud Barak reveals that Iran has diverted uranium to power a medical plant.
In Gaza, Hamas Finds Itself Aligned with Israel
Hamas and Israel are both concerned about the expanding presence of jihadist groups.
Palestinians Hint at Possibility of Renewed Talks
President Mahmoud Abbas may be willing to reenter peace talks without preconditions.
Netanyahu Seen Preparing Cabinet for Iran Strike
The Israeli cabinet is divided on whether to attack Iran.
Netanyahu’s “Red Lines” Are Unacceptable
Defining limits for Iran’s nuclear program wouldn’t reduce the chance of war at all.
Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions
Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.
Obama Puts Jerusalem Back in Democratic Party Platform
Even if it runs contrary to American policy, the president cannot put the Jewish vote in play.
Israel Exasperated By Egypt’s Failure to Secure Sinai
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak urges Egyptians to “take matters into their own hands.”
Romney Offends Palestinians with “Culture” Remark
The Republican candidate offends the Palestinians by questioning their economic performance.
Mitt Romney’s Israel Policy Wouldn’t Be Very Different
The Republican promises to do the “opposite” on Israel from Barack Obama, but that is unlikely.