Dov Lieber

Wall Street Journal reporter covering Israel and the Palestinian territories

Dov Lieber on KCRW

Amid a new phase of war, public opinion polls show a majority of Israelis want to see the end of fighting in Gaza and a return of hostages.

Israelis and Palestinians on failed peace deal, resumed war

Amid a new phase of war, public opinion polls show a majority of Israelis want to see the end of fighting in Gaza and a return of hostages.

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Both Israel and the U.S. say Hamas has been using Gaza’s main hospital complex as a control center and weapons storehouse. Hamas denies this.

What we know about Israel’s raid on Gaza hospital

Both Israel and the U.S. say Hamas has been using Gaza’s main hospital complex as a control center and weapons storehouse. Hamas denies this.

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