World May 06 Israel examining Gaza cease-fire proposal, but framework differs from its offer A deal could still be a ways off.
World May 06 Hamas says it accepts Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal There was no immediate comment from Israel.
World May 06 Palestinians ordered to evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of Israel’s expected assault The looming operation in the city — where more than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering and a high number of deaths is feared — has raised global alarm and Israeli's closest allies have warned against it.
World May 05 Israel closes main crossing for Gaza aid as cease-fire talks end, vows ‘powerful’ operation in Rafah soon The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected.
World Apr 29 Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants against country’s leaders The probe is also looking at Israel's construction of settlements in occupied territory the Palestinians want for a future state.
World Apr 21 Israeli leaders criticize expected U.S. sanctions against ultra-Orthodox military unit The decision, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time the U.S. has ever imposed sanctions on a unit inside the Israeli military and further strains relations between the two allies, which have grown increasingly tense during Israel’s war in…
World Apr 05 After 6 months of war, Israel’s isolation grows with no end in sight When Israel declared war against Hamas last October, it stood unified at home and enjoyed broad backing from around the world following an unprecedented attack by the Islamic militant group. Six months later, Israel finds itself in a far different…
World Apr 01 Israel plans to kick out Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says ‘terror channel’ airs incitement Israel has long had a rocky relationship with Al Jazeera, accusing it of unfair bias against Israel. Monday's move, however, was quickly criticized by press-freedom advocates.
World Feb 22 Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas gains steam as U.S. envoy visits. Mediators report ‘encouraging’ signs The U.S., Egypt and Qatar have been struggling for weeks to find a formula that could halt Israel's devastating offensive in Gaza, but now face an unofficial deadline as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches.
World Feb 12 Israeli airstrikes kill dozens of Palestinians in Rafah as military rescues 2 hostages In Gaza, the operation unleashed another tragedy in a war that has killed 28,340 Palestinians in the territory, displaced over 80 percent of the population and set off a massive humanitarian crisis.