A former liberal government official, he saw little chance of full reconciliation with Palestinians in “the foreseeable future” but nevertheless sought to ease tensions.
It is the first time the Biden administration has declared an emergency to expedite arms shipments to the Middle East, which are controversial because of the civilian death toll from Israeli airstrikes.
Gal Meir Eisenkot, 25, was the son of Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief who went into politics and is part of the group directing the war effort.
Human Rights Watch found that the slain journalist and six colleagues were not near active fighting in southern Lebanon and would have been clearly visible to Israeli forces.
They know their building is every bit as dangerous as one that burned in August, killing 77, but it’s a home, one they might not otherwise have, and a place to pursue their dreams and aspirations.