The Israeli prime minister, under pressure from all sides, is trying to reassure his many domestic, military and diplomatic critics. Here’s a look at what he is confronting.
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Hamas’s announcement adds to the uncertainty of the cease-fire talks.
The terms Hamas had agreed to were not immediately clear, but a senior Israeli official quickly said that the terms were not those that Israel had agreed to.
U.S. and Israel Struggle With Clashing Visions on Ending Gaza War
The Biden administration wants to focus on a cease-fire and rebuilding Gaza, but Israel’s leader is pushing a new offensive.
Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance
In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response and reports from both sides suggested it did not appear to cause significant damage to military sites.
Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu
The war in Gaza has sorely strained relations between Israel and the United States, and the leaders of both countries have allies at home who would pull them farther apart.
Netanyahu Cancels U.S.-Israel Meetings on Rafah, to Protest Cease-Fire Resolution
President Biden had requested the high-level meetings to discuss alternatives to a planned Israel ground offensive into Rafah, which U.S. officials say would cause mass casualties.
Israel Rejects New Restrictions to Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, the move may reduce tensions at the Aqsa Mosque compound, which has long been a flashpoint for unrest.
Israeli Settlers Left Gaza in 2005. They Now See a Chance to Return.
The United States and many other nations are pushing Israel to hand Gaza back to Palestinian leadership. But within Israel, a powerful lobby is trying to rally support for Jewish settlements there.
Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It.
There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.
Netanyahu’s Bind: Compromising in Gaza or Holding On to Power at Home
To end the war in Gaza and free the remaining Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to cut deals that analysts say could end his government — and potentially his career.