Gaza

anti-semitism May 24, 2021

U.S. Sees String of Anti-Semitic Attacks Amid Gaza ViolenceAttacks on Jews have reportedly increased across the country in recent days, prompting Biden to call for an end to the “despicable” acts of violence.

By Nia Prater

power May 24, 2021

We’re Still Waiting for a Biden DoctrineThe violence in the Middle East has tested the president in ways domestic calamities have not.

By Gabriel Debenedetti

covid-19 May 22, 2021

A COVID Wave May Be the Next Disaster to Strike GazaJust 2 percent of Gazans are fully vaccinated, the health system is crippled, and COVID-19 might have been spreading in the bomb shelters.

By Chas Danner

israel May 20, 2021

Why Is This Geopolitical Fight Different From All Other Fights?The outsize place that Israel-Palestine occupies in American discourse isn’t arbitrary, nor a reflection of anti-Semitism.

By Eric Levitz

politics May 19, 2021

Biden Increases Pressure on Netanyahu, Calling for ‘Significant De-escalation’The sharper tone from U.S. allies did not appear to sway Israel’s leader, who said he’s “determined to continue this operation until its aim is met.”

By Nia Prater

foreign interests May 16, 2021

Violence in Israel Is a Political Victory for NetanyahuThe latest escalation has dashed prospects of a deal among the prime minister’s rivals to form a unity government.

By Jonah Shepp

May 14, 2018

Dozens of Palestinians Shot Dead by Israeli Forces Amid Gaza ProtestAs the U.S. opens its new embassy in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip is seeing its worst carnage in years.

By Benjamin Hart

international affairs Apr. 1, 2018

What the Hell Is Happening in Gaza?Mass Palestinian protests along the border with Israel have already led to 15 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

By Chas Danner

Dec. 7, 2017

Israel Strikes Gaza in Response to Rocket FireTrump bucked precedent — and the entire international community — by naming Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Riots and rockets ensued.

By Eric Levitz

united nations June 22, 2015

U.N. Accuses Israel and Palestinian Militants of Possible War Crimes in Gaza“The extent of the devastation and human suffering in Gaza was unprecedented and will impact generations to come.”

By Jaime Fuller

Sept. 30, 2014

Awful #JSIL Campaign Likens Israel to ISISUm, yeah, not quite.

By Katie Zavadski

hummus wars Sept. 28, 2014

The Other Front in the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Hummus Ads“You’re either a member or you’re not,” says the slogan.

By Joe Coscarelli

war in the middle east Sept. 26, 2014

Palestinian Leader Accuses Israel of Genocide Remember, this is the one Israel doesn’t totally hate.

By Katie Zavadski

gaza Sept. 19, 2014

‘I’m Still Here’: Post-Cease-fire, Gaza Starts to RebuildPhotographer Eloisa d’Orsi traveled to Gaza City and the region’s south.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Sept. 4, 2014

Hamas’s Role in Kidnapping of Israeli Teens Remains MurkyIt’s unclear if top leaders were aware of the plot.

By Margaret Hartmann

war in the middle east Aug. 27, 2014

What Each Side Gained in the Gaza Cease-fire DealSo far, not much.

By Margaret Hartmann

war in the middle east Aug. 27, 2014

Incredible Photos of Gaza’s Cease-fire CelebrationsResidents cheer after Israel and Palestinian factions reach a long-term deal.

By LouLou D'Aki

Aug. 26, 2014

Hamas Reports Cease-fire Reached After Israeli Strikes on High-RisesBut Israeli officials have yet to respond.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 24, 2014

Israeli Strike Completely Destroys Gaza Apartment BuildingIt was the largest structure destroyed in the conflict so far.

By Caroline Bankoff

Aug. 22, 2014

Hamas Kills at Least 18 Suspected of Informing IsraelNot good at all.

By Katie Zavadski

Aug. 21, 2014

Israeli Strikes Hit 3 Top Hamas LeadersThose dead are among Israel’s most wanted men.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 20, 2014

Family of Hamas Military Leader Killed by Israeli StrikeYet Mohammed Deif managed to evade death once more.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 19, 2014

Israel-Gaza Cease-fire Ends With Rocket Fire; No Lasting Deal in SightRockets were fired at Beersheba from the territory.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 18, 2014

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Can’t Get Into GazaThe physical evidence they want to document is disappearing fast.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 15, 2014

The EU Offered to Monitor Gaza’s Borders So That Israel Doesn’t Have ToBecause the status quo is “not an option.”

By Katie Zavadski

kerry kronicles Aug. 14, 2014

Israeli Weapons Requests From the U.S. Now Need to Be Individually ApprovedIt’s kind of shocking that this wasn’t the case before.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 12, 2014

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Proceed, SlowlyAnd a planned flotilla may just screw it all up.

By Katie Zavadski

Aug. 10, 2014

Israel and Gaza Sign on for Another 72-Hour Cease-fireFinally.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 8, 2014

Israel Accuses Hamas of Breaking Gaza Cease-fireTwo rockets were fired into Israel.

By Margaret Hartmann

war in the middle east Aug. 7, 2014

Israel Now Says It Has Proof Hamas Kidnapped the Three TeensThe Israeli government says Hussam Qawasmeh got orders from Hamas elite.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 6, 2014

Here’s Some Very Rare Video Footage of Hamas Shooting Rockets Into IsraelAn Indian TV crew somehow got footage no one else could.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 5, 2014

Israel Pulls All Ground Troops From Gaza As 72-hour Cease-fire BeginsThe previous truce was broken in under two hours, but there’s hope this one may last.

By Margaret Hartmann

war in the middle east Aug. 4, 2014

130 Palestinians Are Dead After Israel’s Response to a Kidnapping That Wasn’tThis is the result of the 1986 “Hannibal Directive.”

By Katie Zavadski

Aug. 4, 2014

Maybe Israel Isn’t Capable of Surgical StrikesThe shelling of schools makes the IDF’s reputation for supreme precision seem increasingly undeserved.

By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

war in the middle east Aug. 4, 2014

Israel Faces Harshest U.S. Criticism Yet, Then Breaks Its Own Cease-fireThe U.S. called Sunday’s attack on a U.N. shelter “horrifying.”

By Joe Coscarelli

Aug. 3, 2014

Israeli Strike Hits Another U.N. Shelter; Most Ground Troops Leave Gaza 10 people, including at least two children, were killed.

By Caroline Bankoff

war in the middle east Aug. 2, 2014

Hamas Says It Doesn’t Have Kidnapped Israeli Soldier As Israel continues to hit the area where Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin disappeared.

By Caroline Bankoff

awful things Aug. 1, 2014

Website Deletes Op-ed Proposing Genocide in GazaThough we have to wonder who allowed it to be published in the first place.

By Caroline Bankoff

operation protective edge Aug. 1, 2014

The Heartbreaking Image of a Newborn in GazaIt was captured by a female Palestinian journalist.

By Katie Zavadski

war in the middle east Aug. 1, 2014

Israel and Hamas Blame Each Other for Quick End to Cease-fire in GazaAn Israeli soldier appears to have been kidnapped, and another 50 Palestinians have been killed.

By Caroline Bankoff

war in the middle east July 31, 2014

72-Hour Unconditional Humanitarian Cease-fire Reached in GazaBeginning Friday morning, the U.S. and U.N. announced.

By Joe Coscarelli

war in the middle east July 31, 2014

U.N. to Israel: ‘Nothing Is More Shameful Than Attacking Sleeping Children’ Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said “all available evidence points to Israeli artillery as the cause” of Wednesday’s attack on a shelter.

By Joe Coscarelli

war in the middle east July 30, 2014

U.S. Condemns Israel’s Attack on U.N. Shelter, But Doesn’t Blame IsraelThe White House is “extremely concerned” the shelters aren’t safe.

By Joe Coscarelli

war in the middle east July 30, 2014

Israel Kills at Least 20 in Early Morning Attack on U.N. School Shelter“Where am I supposed to go?” says one of the 200,000 displaced Palestinians.

By Joe Coscarelli

July 29, 2014