The news was met with jubilation in Israel, where tensions over the hostages’ safety have been rising in recent months.
Tag: Netanyahu, Benjamin
Netanyahu Is Set to Address Congress on July 24
The political divide over the Israeli prime minister was evident even in the announcement of when he would appear, with Republican and Democratic leaders issuing separate statements.
Netanyahu Is Set to Address Congress on July 24
The political divide over the Israeli prime minister was evident even in the announcement of when he would appear, with Republican and Democratic leaders issuing separate statements.
Netanyahu Threatens Military Action Against Hezbollah as Biden Pushes for Truce
After a barrage from Hezbollah militants on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a “very intense” military response.
As Biden Pushes for Truce in Gaza, Tensions Rise in Lebanon
After a barrage from Hezbollah militants on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a “very intense” military response.
Getting a Cease-Fire in Gaza Has Been Hard. Fulfilling One Will Be Harder.
The proposal backed by President Biden is deeply political and aims at stopping the war at least for now. But Israel rejects a permanent cease-fire and Hamas has its own reasons for reluctance.
What to Know About the Latest Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal
Neither Israel or Hamas have said definitively whether they would accept or reject a proposal outlined by President Biden, but sizable gaps between the two sides appear to remain.
Gazans Pin Hopes on New Truce Proposal, but Remain Skeptical
A cease-fire plan described by President Biden has stirred cautious optimism after nearly eight months of war in the Gaza Strip.
Some Gazans Call on Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal, but Remain Skeptical
After months of bombardment, many in Gaza believe Hamas should make any compromise necessary to end the war.
Netanyahu’s Far-Right Partners Reject Cease-Fire Compromise
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.