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Israel has begun a ground offensive into Gaza, but it's unclear whether the maneuvers mark the official start of an invasion.

The US’s unwavering support for Israel has exposed both double standards and strategic short-sightedness, observers say.

Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.

The US has made no secret it holds Iran responsible for the actions of its regional proxies, but experts told Breaking Defense Tehran's level of control can vary from group to group.

Even as regional war threatens, Saudi Arabia hosted its annual high-flying investment conference. While the Israel-Hamas conflict was a topic of conversation, it didn't seem to stop the business deals.

The US is warning about the difficulties of an invasion while preparing for a broader conflict.

Mohammad Al Shanti is forced to travel nearly four miles for water. As the headline says, Gazans are forced to drink dirty, salty water.

As Israel prepares to expand its Gaza campaign, it has Washington’s worried voice in its ear, pushing it to define its objectives. It’s a reflection of American fears that it could be pulled into a spiraling Mideast conflict by any missteps in the coming days.

Mohammad Al Shanti is forced to travel nearly four miles to Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza to fill up plastic bottles with water. It’s only enough for his family’s most basic needs.

King Abdullah II faces growing calls to cancel Jordan's peace treaty with Israel, as diplomats and experts warn of a 'combustible' situation in the Hashemite kingdom