Israel

Israel's prime minister missed the chance to starve Hamas of cash, years before its murderous attack last October, according to a former senior Israeli intelligence officer.

A ground offensive in Rafah 'would have serious implications for regional peace and security,' U.S. says

Unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state would be an “unprecedented reward to terrorism,” the prime minister has said

The House speaker has suggested it's not likely to get a vote in his chamber.

Hamas’s insistence on a prolonged pause to the war, a permanent ceasefire, and a complete IDF withdrawal from the enclave doused optimism that the release of the captives was around the corner.

Israel’s prime minister says agreement with militant group will lead to ‘another massacre’

And maybe to bring a lasting peace, too

UN body warns it could be forced to shut by end of month unless US, UK and others restore suspended aid money Middle East crisis

Islamic Jihad members killed in West Bank raid, at least 10 killed in airstrikes in Gaza

The country’s leader said the call for Israel to prevent indiscriminate killings of Palestinians is a “victory” for human rights

21 died when buildings collapsed after grenade attack Monday, Israel says, while 3 died elsewhere

Protest comes after families of those held by Hamas pitched tents outside prime minister’s house in Jerusalem

Coons cites prime minister’s history with Palestinian factions

Iran said Saturday it had conducted a successful satellite launch into its highest orbit yet, the latest for a program the West fears improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles.

“It’s really hard to defend Bibi or to justify his political strategy in all of this,” said one House Republican. “There’s real distrust, there’s real questions about his ability to lead."

“In any future arrangement … Israel needs security control all territory west of the Jordan,” Netanyahu said in a news conference.

Biden administration officials are laying the groundwork with other Israeli leaders in anticipation of a post-Netanyahu government.