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What would Israel look like under a new leader – and who would benefit?
Israelis are politically divided, but there’s widespread agreement that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government needs to go
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Netanyahu reveals Israel’s long-term plan for Gaza
The prime minister insists there is no intention to “conquer” or “occupy” the Palestinian enclave
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'I’m calling from Israeli intelligence. We have the order to bomb. You have two hours'
The call to Mahmoud Shaheen came at dawn.
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Netanyahu: Israel must have security responsibility for Gaza after war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu floated a plan for Israel to be responsible for Gaza’s overall security for an “indefinite period” after the war in an interview with ABC News. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas, which has ruled Gaza since 2007, but had not offered a vision of who would administer the enclave after the war.
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Risk of a Wider Middle East War Threatens a ‘Fragile’ World Economy
After shocks from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s little cushion if the fighting between Hamas and Israel becomes a regional conflict.
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Gaza now a ‘graveyard’ for children – UN agency
UNICEF has decried the Israel-Hamas war, saying its worst fears about the staggering child death toll are being realized
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Could Israel dump Netanyahu in the middle of a war?
Israelis aren’t rallying around their prime minister. They’re rallying against him.
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Israel says deadly strike on Gaza refugee camp targeted Hamas militant
The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 50 people were killed Tuesday in Israeli bombardment of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. Israel's military confirmed the strike targeted a key Hamas commander linked to the October 7 attack. Also on Tuesday, France's foreign ministry said two French children have died in the Gaza Strip and reiterated its call for a humanitarian pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
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Shani Louk, 23-year-old kidnapped by Hamas from music festival, declared dead, Israel says
“May her memory be a blessing,” the statement said.
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Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli PM likened the international community’s plea for peace to a demand to surrender to Hamas
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Netanyahu ignored warnings from security services – NYT
The officials themselves also misjudged the threat from Hamas, focusing instead on Iran and Hezbollah, the outlet has reported
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Israel strikes near Gaza’s largest hospital
The IDF previously accused Hamas of operating a command post under the Shifa Hospital
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Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be ‘long and difficult’
PM Benjamin Netanyahu promised harsh retaliation after Hamas, a leading Palestinian armed group, unleashed a major attack on the Jewish state
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'Very significant': Ominous Israel warning
In a late night TV address, the Israeli military said it was “expanding operations” in Gaza as the internet in the territory was cut.
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Israel ‘expanding’ operations in Gaza – IDF
A massive wave of airstrikes was carried out ahead of a ground incursion
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US strikes Syria in ‘self-defense’ – Pentagon
President Joe Biden has ordered the US military to strike two facilities in eastern Syria
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Israel carries out ‘targeted raid’ against Hamas in Gaza
Forces step up preparation for ground invasion as US calls for delay to allow aid deliveries and to free hostages
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Canada, U.S. and UN call for 'humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas war
Hamas-run Health Ministry says overnight Israeli strikes killed more than 700
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Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza?
Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas. But an even bigger question looms: Once in Gaza, how and when does Israel get out?
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