In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's former prime minister Ehud Olmert (2006-2009) said he believes Israel will be able to eliminate Hamas's military capabilities in Gaza

The prime minister insists there is no intention to “conquer” or “occupy” the Palestinian enclave 

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French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence.

Netanyahu has insisted there will be no cease-fire until the hostages taken by Hamas are released.

G7 nations said in joint statement Israel has a right to defend itself, while underscoring need to protect civilians and comply with international humanitarian law

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. 

As the Mideast war escalates, the party’s politicians and activists are casting antisemitic incidents and progressive protests as part of a larger cultural battle over education.

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.

UNICEF has decried the Israel-Hamas war, saying its worst fears about the staggering child death toll are being realized

Israelis aren’t rallying around their prime minister. They’re rallying against him.

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. 

“May her memory be a blessing,” the statement said.

The Israeli PM likened the international community’s plea for peace to a demand to surrender to Hamas

The officials themselves also misjudged the threat from Hamas, focusing instead on Iran and Hezbollah, the outlet has reported

 

The IDF previously accused Hamas of operating a command post under the Shifa Hospital

PM Benjamin Netanyahu promised harsh retaliation after Hamas, a leading Palestinian armed group, unleashed a major attack on the Jewish state

On Friday, the IDF announced an expansion of its ground operations in Gaza

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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