World

A Dark Day for the Middle East—and Journalism

How the New York Times misled its readers about the hospital bombing in Gaza.

The Times Jumps the Gun

Was there, in fact, an airstrike on a Gaza hospital? Maybe, maybe not.

The White House’s Israeli Embrace

Joe Biden’s full-throated support for Israel strengthens U.S. leverage in the unfolding war.

Truth and Power

Those who lack the latter could stand to hear a little more of the former.

Gaza in the Crossfire

Palestinians attempt to evacuate before the next phase of war.

Hamas’ War Is a Convenient Distraction for Iran

A host of nuclear-deal sanctions are set to expire, giving the Islamic Republic power to pursue a lethal agenda.

Left Behind by History

To forget can be a blessing.

A Weekend on the Brink

Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza.

Lessons in Complicity

Tyrants and terrorists deserve the blame for their atrocities, but we cannot ignore those who acknowledge injustice and do nothing, either.

To Stand With the Palestinians, Support Israel Against Hamas

Moral equivalence and whataboutism only get in the way of lasting peace.

A Week of War in Israel

Plus, House Republicans can’t decide on a new speaker.

Inside the Biden Administration’s Thinking on Israel

A conversation with White House spokesman John Kirby.

The Taskmaster in Tehran

In the Middle East, Iran is pulling the strings.

Israeli Intelligence Failed, But So Did Hamas

The terror group’s decision to launch its deadly incursion spells doom for civilians in Gaza.

Lax Sanctions Enforcement Has Yielded a Windfall for Iran

The regime has made much more on oil sales since Biden took office.

Is Saudi-Israeli Peace Done For?

Hamas used violence to veto normalization talks. It’s not a winning tactic.