Israel Targets a Hamas Commander Who Escaped Death Many Times

Israel acknowledged that it has tried to kill Mohammed Deif, the commander of Hamas’s military wing, several times.


From Colombia to U.S., Police Violence Pushes Protests Into Mass Movements

In Colombia, and many other countries, security forces’ attacks on protesters have led to nationwide reckonings with injustice.


Mob Violence Against Palestinians in Israel Is Fueled by Groups on WhatsApp

Jewish extremists have formed more than 100 new groups on the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging app in recent days to target attacks.


As Restrictions Loosen, Families Travel Far and Spend Big

Newly vaccinated families are opting for private jets, luxury resorts and guided tours in elaborate new twists on the old-fashioned family reunion.


Your Wednesday Briefing

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.


Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.”


Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.”


Texas Governor Will Prohibit Local Mask Mandates

Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, issued an executive order on Tuesday that will prohibit cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates.


E.U. Members Call for Israeli-Palestinian Cease-Fire

European Union foreign ministers, except for Hungary’s, called for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during an emergency meeting on Tuesday.


Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally Around the World

Demonstrations in support of Palestinians were held across the globe in recent days, amid Israel’s bombing campaign targeting Hamas militants in Gaza and proposed evictions of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem.