Opinion | For Progressives, Iron Dome Isn’t the Issue. It’s Israel Itself.

The consensus on Israel has changed. 

In Reversal, Israel’s New Government Engages With Palestinian Authority

The government has held high-level meetings with Palestinian officials and aided the Palestinians economically, a sharp change from the previous government.

Palestinian Authority Indicts 14 Security Force Members in Activist’s Death

The family of Nizar Banat, who was known for his fierce online criticism, say more senior Palestinian officials should also face consequences after he was beaten to death.

Activist Dies in Palestinian Authority’s Custody, Inciting Widespread Outrage

Nizar Banat’s death comes amid a crackdown on the authorities’ opponents.

Opinion | How the Mideast Conflict Is Blowing Up the Region, the Democratic Party and Every Synagogue in America

President Biden must re-energize the possibility of a two-state solution.

Seeking to Restore Palestinian Links, Blinken Risks New Frictions With Israel

The U.S. secretary of state drew thanks from Israeli officials for supporting their right to self-defense against Hamas. But he risked angering Israel in his diplomatic outreach to Palestinians.

Blinken Will Seek to Bolster Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas

The secretary of state will also use his trip to the region this week to work on humanitarian aid for Gaza but has no plans to pursue full-fledged peace talks.