U.N. agency says six of its staff among those killed in Israeli strikes

The workers were killed when two airstrikes hit a Gaza refugee camp, said UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. Israel said it was targeting Hamas militants.

By Frances VinallSeptember 12, 2024

Which countries have suspended or restricted arms sales to Israel?

The U.K. is the latest country to suspend some weapons exports, amid scrutiny over military aid to Israel as the war in Gaza nears the one-year mark.

By Niha Masih and Leo SandsSeptember 11, 2024

Amid Gaza talks, U.S. releases $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt

The Biden administration had previously withheld some annual funding from Egypt amid scrutiny of its human rights record.

By Missy Ryan and Abigail HauslohnerSeptember 11, 2024
Exclusive

New video, witnesses challenge Israel’s account of U.S. activist’s killing

The IDF said Aysenur Eygi was shot “unintentionally” during a “violent riot.” A Post analysis shows clashes had subsided and protesters had retreated.

By Miriam Berger, Loveday Morris, Meg Kelly, Jarrett Ley and Sufian TahaSeptember 11, 2024

Biden ‘outraged’ by U.S. activist’s death; Israel kills dozens in Gaza strikes

Israel carried out at least four airstrikes in Gaza and mounted raids in two West Bank villages.

By Francesca Ebel, Leo Sands and Heba Farouk MahfouzSeptember 11, 2024

The Conflict Explained

How many hostages are still in Gaza since Hamas attack on Israel? What to know.

Israel estimates some 117 hostages held by Hamas have been released or freed; 64 are believed still to be alive in Gaza. Here’s what we know.

By Victoria Bisset, Sammy Westfall and Helier CheungSeptember 1, 2024

U.S. demands IDF change West Bank operations after American’s killing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s comments were the strongest yet from a U.S. official after the Israeli military said it was “highly likely” it “unintentionally” killed Aysenur Eygi.

By Karen DeYoung, Michael Birnbaum and Loveday MorrisSeptember 10, 2024

Israeli strike kills 19 in Gaza humanitarian area, health officials say

Gazan authorities reported deaths after missiles struck Mawasi, a safe zone designated for displaced people. The IDF said it was targeting Hamas militants.

By Francesca Ebel, Kelly Kasulis Cho, Hajar Harb, Jennifer Hassan and Hazem Balousha September 10, 2024

‘Gentle, brave, silly’: American killed in West Bank remembered by loved ones

Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish American, was killed while protesting a Jewish settlement expansion in the West Bank. She graduated from the University of Washington in June.

By Rachel PannettSeptember 9, 2024

Palestinians honor U.S. activist killed in West Bank at memorial procession

Aysenur Eygi was killed at a protest in the West Bank. The closure of West Bank-Jordan land crossings has complicated efforts to repatriate her body to Turkey.

By Miriam Berger, Loveday Morris and Annabelle TimsitSeptember 9, 2024

Israeli snipers again face scrutiny after death of civilian

Witnesses say the Israel Defense Forces fatally shot Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old American volunteer in the West Bank. The IDF said it was “looking into reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of shots fired in the area.”

By Ishaan TharoorSeptember 9, 2024

Gunman kills 3 Israelis in rare attack at border crossing with Jordan

The shooting by a Jordanian gunman at the Allenby Bridge was the deadliest on record at the border crossing. In response, Israel shut down land crossings with Jordan.

By Miriam Berger, Annabelle Timsit and Niha MasihSeptember 8, 2024

Biden cease-fire push falters again after new demand by Hamas

The president’s goal of halting the hostilities in Gaza, at least temporarily, before he leaves office appears even further out of reach

By Yasmeen AbutalebSeptember 7, 2024

Palestinians interview witnesses to U.S. woman’s West Bank killing

Two witnesses said Aysenur Eygi, 26, was shot in the head by Israeli forces. Eyewitnesses said evidence gathering was underway after Eygi’s death.

By Miriam Berger, Susannah George, Adela Suliman, Mohamad El Chamaa and Andrew JeongSeptember 7, 2024

Israeli forces leave trail of destruction in Jenin after days-long raid

Israel said it killed 14 militants during the operation, which was one of its longest in the occupied territory in years.

By Miriam Berger, Sufian Taha, Adela Suliman and Kareem FahimSeptember 6, 2024

U.S. woman fatally shot at West Bank protest; witnesses say IDF shot her

The Israel Defense Forces said it was “looking into reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of shots fired in the area.”

By Kareem Fahim, Loveday Morris, John Hudson and Michael BirnbaumSeptember 6, 2024

This provocative liberal theory about Netanyahu falls flat

The theory: Netanyahu prolongs the war with Hamas to avoid going to jail. It crumbles upon close inspection.

By Jason WillickSeptember 6, 2024

Michael Lerner, activist rabbi who founded Tikkun magazine, dies at 81

He merged Judaism and progressive thought, becoming a prominent if sometimes polarizing leader of the Jewish left.

By Emily LangerSeptember 6, 2024

In speech, Trump repeatedly insults Jewish Americans who back Democrats

Donald Trump also said Israel “will no longer exist” if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected. She has repeatedly expressed solidarity with the country.

By Patrick SvitekSeptember 5, 2024

The Philadelphi Corridor, an Israel-Gaza cease-fire obstacle, explained

Israel’s demand to control the Philadelphi Corridor — a narrow strip of no man’s land — is a key issue in Gaza cease-fire talks.

By Claire Parker and Sammy WestfallSeptember 5, 2024

War within a war: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanon

Officials and experts in Lebanon say Israel’s assassination campaign against Palestinian militants has brought Hamas and Hezbollah closer together.

By Susannah George and Suzan HaidamousSeptember 5, 2024