With violence escalating in Israel, who’s in charge? The answer is not reassuring. The latest Israel-Hamas violence stems in part from an unusual convergence of leadership gaps in Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the U.S.
In a sign of greater willingness to criticize Israel, Democrats blame both Israel and Hamas for current conflict Reactions to the fighting this week underscore the trend among Democrats away from uncritical support for Israel that for decades characterized the relationship.
Rockets from Gaza batter Tel Aviv area, killing 1 and suspending air traffic More than a dozen people in the area were injured as the deadly exchange of fire between Hamas and Israel moves into its third day.