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International reaction to the Gaza War

Israeli Yasha Marmer protests against his country’s operation in the Gaza Strip, holding a poster that says “stop the war” in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Anti-war voices in Israel face threats and violence

Conflict & Justice

At demonstrations against Israel’s operation in Gaza, angry crowds have attacked protesters. Those who are against the war say they now fear more violence, but still feel an obligation to make their voices heard.At demonstrations against Israel’s operation in Gaza, angry crowds have attacked protesters. Those who are against the war say they now fear more violence, but still feel an obligation to make their voices heard.

An Israeli soldier sits on top of his tank in the northern Gaza Strip.

For Israelis, the ground operation is a success — for Gazans, it has just heightened the violence

Conflict & Justice
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Peter Beinart on Israel’s complicated relationship with American Jews

Lifestyle & Belief

Death toll rises in violent confrontation over Gaza Strip

Egypt Pledges Support for Gaza

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Gaza Clashes: Fear of Broader Conflict Between Israel and Hamas

Conflict & Justice

Israel says it will do whatever it takes to halt rocket and mortar attacks. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the World’s Middle East correspondent Matthew Bell about the dangers of escalation.

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As mass demonstrations in Egypt head into a fifth day, the United Nations’ human rights chief has condemned the “clearly excessive use of force” of Egypt’s security forces in dealing with protesters.

Israel’s Diplomatic Crisis Continues

Egyptian protesters surrounded Israel’s embassy in Cairo on Saturday, prompting Israel to  deploy  military jets to rescue their diplomats there. A clash between police and demonstrators ensued. The protests were in response to Israel’s military killing five Egyptian policemen on the Gaza border last month, as Israeli forces pursued militants who had killed eight Israelis. Ethan Bronner, […]

Tensions Between Egypt and Israel Show Emerging Dynamic

Peace between Israel and Egypt was threatened late last week after a cross-border terrorist attack between the two countries prompted Israeli defense forces to fire at Egypt, killing three Egyptian officers.  The killings spurred a diplomatic crisis. Egypt announced that it would recall its ambassador from Tel Aviv, Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak broke the Sabbath […]

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