Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.
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Blinken Warns Fighting Could Undo Aid Gains in Gaza
The secretary of state said active fighting in the area was taking a toll after Israel had taken some steps to improve assistance.
About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says
The Israeli military has expanded its evacuation orders for Rafah, deepening fears that it was preparing a full-scale invasion of the city in southern Gaza.
Cease-Fire Talks Hit Snag Over Hostages and Permanence, Officials Say
Representatives of Israel and Hamas have left Egypt without any deal in sight.
Israel and Egypt Spar, Squeezing Gaza Aid Routes
With no resumption of deliveries in sight, officials fear the territory’s threadbare humanitarian relief effort could collapse altogether.
Actions by Israel and Egypt Squeeze Gaza Aid Routes
Israel’s military has seized and closed the Rafah crossing as it fights in the area, and officials say that Egypt is not allowing aid trucks to go to the other main crossing at Kerem Shalom.
Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions
The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.
Charges Against Cuellar Lay Bare Azerbaijan’s Influence Attempts
Federal prosecutors say Representative Henry Cuellar tried to shape policy for Azerbaijan in exchange for bribes. The country has spent millions in the past decade lobbying Washington.
How Does the World See the U.S. Campus Protests?
Abroad, some have praised the demonstrations. Others call the crackdowns evidence of American hypocrisy, or of a nation coming apart.
Israeli Officials Weigh Sharing Power With Arab States in Postwar Gaza
Israeli officials say they are discussing inviting Arab states to help oversee Gaza after the war. Arab officials rejected the idea because it doesn’t ensure Palestinian statehood.