More than 110,000 flee Rafah; U.S. says Israel may have violated law using American weapons
About 110,000 people have fled Rafah as Israeli bombardment there intensifies, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said early Friday.
By Andrew Jeong, Victoria Bisset and Cate Brown
Biden’s isolation grows as Gaza report both criticizes and clears Israel
Like much of Biden’s, at times, halting approach toward the war, the report released to Congress on Friday drew criticism from across the political spectrum.
By Toluse Olorunnipa and Jacqueline Alemany
U.S. says Israel may have violated humanitarian law using American weapons
The evaluation was a response to pressure from President Biden’s allies in Congress who sought to force a discussion about Israel’s use of U.S. weapons in Gaza.
By John Hudson, Karen DeYoung, Abigail Hauslohner and Michael Birnbaum
Battles rage around Rafah’s edge as more than 100,000 flee the city
Medics and journalists were unable to reach the area, making it difficult to assess the nature and intensity of the fighting.
By Louisa Loveluck
Thinking of not voting? It’s music to Trump’s ears.
Sometimes it’s the people who stay home in an election who matter the most.
By Colbert I. King
The Conflict Explained
Visualizing what an attack on Rafah means for civilians
Over 1 million Palestinians displaced by war have sought refuge in Rafah. Now, about 100,000 civilians are being told to evacuate to an area with little infrastructure.
By Ruby Mellen, Laris Karklis and Samuel Granados
What is Zionism? The movement college protesters oppose, explained.
At protest camps, lists say “No Zionists.” Many Jewish leaders and Jewish students say the word is being used as a synonym for Jews and is antisemitic.
By Michelle Boorstein and Annie GowenBiden’s weapons sales to Israel breach legal limits, former officials say
While the administration has expressed alarm over civilian casualties in Gaza, former officials say it has side-stepped laws governing foreign arms transfers.
By Louisa Loveluck
A Q&A with candidates in Maryland’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary
In their own words, hear how Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks would hope to wield power if elected.
By Erin Cox, Hadley Green and Lateshia Beachum
Netanyahu says Israel can ‘stand alone’ after Biden threatens arms halt
In his first threat to withhold U.S. military aid, President Biden also acknowledged that American bombs used by Israel have killed civilians in the Gaza Strip.
By Frances Vinall, Jennifer Hassan and Alon Rom
Israel defiant after U.S. warns it will halt arms shipments over Rafah
Israel is ready to “stand alone” in the fight against its enemies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday, after Biden threatened to cut off weapons.
By Shira Rubin, Michael Birnbaum and Karen DeYoung
Protesters descend on Eurovision, object to Israel’s participation
Some observers say this is the most politically charged edition of the song contest in its 68-year history. Contestant Eden Golan is representing Israel.
By Kate Brady
Biden’s threat to halt U.S. weapons to Israel draws immediate GOP blowback
The president’s newly drawn red line angers Republicans — including Donald Trump — and draws mixed responses from Democrats, who have been divided on how the U.S. should respond to Israel’s war.
By Maegan Vazquez and Amy B Wang
What to know about U.S. military aid to Israel as Biden warns of cut
President Biden stated he would halt a shipment of U.S. offensive weapons to Israel if it moves ahead with a ground invasion of the city of Rafah.
By Adam Taylor and Adela Suliman
Blast wounds, burns and disease: Rafah’s spiraling health-care crisis
Israel’s military operations in Rafah have overwhelmed hospitals, which were already struggling to treat patients suffering from malnutrition and disease.
By Kareem Fahim, Louisa Loveluck, Claire Parker, Hazem Balousha and Hajar Harb
How many hostages are still in Gaza since Hamas attack on Israel? What to know.
Israel estimates some 112 hostages held by Hamas have been released or freed; 92 are believed still to be alive in Gaza. Here’s what we know.
By Victoria Bisset, Sammy Westfall and Helier Cheung
Israel puts Rafah in the eye of the storm
After months of warnings of a looming Israeli offensive in overcrowded Rafah, the ground operation appears to be underway.
By Ishaan Tharoor
Biden says he will cut off offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah
It’s the first time Biden has threatened to withhold U.S. military aid and the most direct warning he has issued to Israel in the Gaza war
By Yasmeen Abutaleb
WHO says health services in south Gaza will run out of fuel in three days
Israel closed the Kerem Shalom border crossing after a Hamas attack killed four Israeli soldiers there. The U.S. pause comes amid concerns about Israel’s Rafah plans.
By Andrew Jeong, Jennifer Hassan, Susannah George and Lior Soroka
D.C.’s largest high school to show alternate Palestinian film after suit
The settlement between ACLU-D.C. and Jackson-Reed High School averts a legal showdown over the Arab Student Union’s outreach efforts following the Israel-Gaza war.
By Spencer S. Hsu
U.S. postpones delivery of report to Congress on Israel’s war conduct
The delay came as Israeli forces continued their incursion into Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, despite warnings from President Biden that more needs to be done to protect civilians.
By Karen DeYoung, Abigail Hauslohner and John Hudson
School leaders push back on House GOP claims of inaction over antisemitism
House Republicans accused school leaders from New York City and two other large districts of doing too little to confront antisemitism in their schools.
By Laura Meckler and Nicole Asbury