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At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".

IDF renews offensive on Gaza City despite international criticism

The announcement comes as more Israelis want the war to end in a deal that will free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

The Israeli prime minister said control of Palestinian territory will be transferred to friendly Arab forces after Hamas is vanquished.

The ‘total victory’ the PM has set as his goal is impossible, with or without American support

Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the last known US hostage in the Gaza Strip, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire, a source close to Hamas said. 

First, there was the bizarre statue video posted to Donald Trump’s socials. Now, it appears the US President is a step closer to his goal for “peace”.

Defence minister, Israel Katz, threatens to implement Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into resort if hostages not released

The powerful new AI model is designed to analyze intercepted communications – but experts say such systems can exacerbate biases and are prone to making mistakes

Members of the Bibas family — a mother and her two children, who were 4 years and 8½ months old when they were taken — are expected in the release.

Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow

President’s plan, which critics said was ‘ethnic cleansing by another name’, would involve the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries

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All those released by Israel are women or minors, Palestinian officials say

Hostages expected to be released in the first phase are those who fall under the humanitarian category, such as women, children, elderly or wounded.

Israeli airstrikes continued Saturday as ceasefire to take effect Sunday morning