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David Halbfinger, the Politics editor for The New York Times, shares what goes into overseeing a sprawling operation.

Benjamin Netanyahu is on track to once again lead Israel as prime minister — while facing a corruption trial.

Benjamin Netanyahu had long been seen as a treacherous partner, having repeatedly humiliated those who posed potential threats.

The Times\' claim that Palestinian Tayseer Mleitat was killed by Israeli troops \'at a protest\' is a gross misrepresentation of information available in the

An eviction in East Jerusalem lies at the center of a conflict that led to war between Israel and Hamas. But for millions of Palestinians, the routine indignities of occupation are part of daily life.

Live Updates: Airstrikes and Protests Escalate as U.S. Steps Up Mediation Israeli strikes damaged a road leading to a Gaza hospital on Sunday, while Hamas militants continued firing rockets. President Biden called the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss cease-fire efforts. Here’s what you need to know: -0:00 Israel Strikes Gaza Tower Housing A.P. and Other News Media An Israeli airstrike destroyed a prominent building in Gaza City on Saturday that housed media outlets, including The As...

Opinion A taxi passes by in front of The New York Times head office, Feb. 7, 2013. Photo: Reuters / Carlo Allegri / File. While politicians, lawyers, and editors fiercely debated whether President Trump had committed the impeachable offense of inciting violence against the government of the United States, New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief David M. Halbfinger focused on David M. Friedman, about to retire as United States Ambassador to Israel. In a six-column article (January 10) Halbfinger r...

How Sheldon Adelson’s Death Could Affect the G.O.P.’s Future The death of Mr. Adelson, who spent over half a billion dollars to help Republicans, may complicate their efforts to regain control of Congress. “A next generation of Sheldon-level giving does not readily exist,” one strategist said. The death of Sheldon Adelson leaves Republicans without a crucial benefactor.Credit...Al Drago for The New York Times Jan. 12, 2021 The death of Sheldon G. Adelson, the casino magnate ...

BERLIN — As an angry mob stormed the heart of the world’s most powerful democracy, the rest of the world watched the once-unimaginable scenes unfolding in Washington with dismay and disbelief — and deep concern about what the turmoil could mean as authoritarian forces gain strength around the globe. Many of those following live broadcasts of armed rioters forcing their way into the Capitol saw it as a stark and disturbing warning for all the world’s democracies: If this can happen in th...