Two coalition members threatened to topple Israel’s government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a deal for a cease-fire and the release of hostages that stopped short of Hamas’s total destruction.
Author: Adam Rasgon
Israel Says It Will Return Camera It Seized From AP
Officials had confiscated camera equipment from the news agency as a part of a feud with the Pan-Arab broadcaster, but the decision was reversed after the Biden administration privately expressed concerns.
Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu
“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.
Cease-Fire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Again at an Impasse
There had been signs the two sides were inching closer to an agreement, but talks in Cairo stalled and a Hamas delegation left the city.
Hamas Says It Is Reviewing Israel’s Cease-Fire Proposal for Gaza
The statement came as anticipation was growing of an Israeli invasion of Rafah, where more than a million Gazans have been displaced.
Israel Plans to Expand ‘Humanitarian Zone’ if It Invades Rafah
An oceanside area currently crowded with displaced Gazans is among the sites being eyed for a larger safe zone for evacuees, a military official said.
Israel Questions What Might Be Next for the Gaza War
Military analysts are divided on whether a more direct confrontation with Iran might alter the war or affect a decision to invade the southern city of Rafah.
Israel’s Troop Withdrawal Raises Questions About Its Plans in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised an invasion of the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million people are seeking shelter.
Netanyahu Faces Growing Pressure From All Sides
The prime minister is being pulled in opposing directions by his coalition partners, Israeli public opinion and allies abroad, with the war in Gaza and his political future in the balance.