That will achieve Israel’s goals of removing Hamas’ military and governing authority in Gaza and returning home the remaining hostages taken in the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the …
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a Gaza ceasefire proposal outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday is an “important step,” as parties wait for an official …
The first phase entails a truce and the return of some hostages held by Hamas, after which the sides would negotiate on an open-ended cessation of hostilities for a second …
However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday any notion that Israel would agree a permanent ceasefire before “the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities” was “a non-starter”. …
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz’s centrist party proposed on Thursday a bill to dissolve parliament, showing the growing strains in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government even if the prime minister has …
Israel has imposed a siege on the long-blockaded territory soon after the unprecedented Hamas attack, effectively leaving Philadelphi corridor – the Israeli name for the route Egyptians and Palestinians call …
Hanegbi reiterated Israel’s position that the near eight-month war in the Palestinian territory is “justified” and “necessary” to preserve national security after the attacks by Hamas militants on October 7, …
Rafah residents said on Wednesday that Israeli tanks had pushed into Tel Al-Sultan in western Rafah and Yibna and near Shaboura in the centre before retreating towards a buffer zone …
The White House on Tuesday condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli air strike in Rafah, but said it is not planning …
The strike caused widespread outrage, including from some of Israel’s closest allies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was the result of a “tragic mishap.” New strikes in the same …