Israelis Advance on Gaza City, as Netanyahu Rules Out Cease-Fire

Israel’s leaders vowed to destroy Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, after the deadly Oct. 7 attack, and Israeli ground forces are closing in on the city from three directions.
Biden’s Support for Israel Now Comes With Words of Caution

The administration has become more critical of Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks, a shift that U.S. officials attribute to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
‘A Very Slow Game:’ Why the Pace of Israel’s Ground Operation Counts
Israel’s invasion of Gaza is proceeding more slowly than expected. That may suit the needs of its allies — and its adversaries, analysts say.
Police Were Told Maine Gunman Had Threatened to Carry Out Shooting Spree
The Army Reserve and a Maine sheriff’s department knew of a reservist’s deteriorating mental health five months before he carried out America’s deadliest mass shooting this year.