Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.
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Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.
Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages
Hundreds of thousands turned out for an evening demonstration in Tel Aviv following a national day of protest, organizers said.
Plan for Israeli Settlements Advances and Will ‘Bury’ Palestinian Statehood, Minister Vows
Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, said on Thursday that a plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem had won approval. But a procedural step remained.
Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Offensive After Global Backlash
This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war.
Far-Right Israeli Minister Condemns Plan for Gradual Military Expansion in Gaza
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line finance minister, said that Israel needed to move more decisively and quickly to defeat Hamas.
Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza
Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as an ‘inseparable part’ of Israel, even as the Netherlands announced a ban on him and another hard line Israeli minister.
UK Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens
Facing rising pressure over the acute suffering of civilians in Gaza, the British government is considering sanctions on two far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Israeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.
Israel Budget Vote Is Win for Netanyahu
A budget approved by Israel’s Parliament cements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s power and includes significant military spending.