World Jun 25 Israel’s highest court orders army to end draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox men The court ruled that in the absence of a law that distinguishes between Jewish seminary students and other draftees, Israel's compulsory military service system applies to the ultra-Orthodox like any other citizen.
World Jun 24 Netanyahu says Israel will only agree to ‘partial’ cease-fire, will continue fighting after pause The prime minister's comments, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel late Sunday, sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas.
World Jun 23 Netanyahu continues to claim the U.S. is withholding weapons from Israel despite denials Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that there had been a “dramatic drop” in U.S. weapons deliveries for Israel's war effort in Gaza, doubling down on a claim that the Biden administration has denied and underscoring the growing…
World Jun 20 The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Each leader faces significant political and personal…
World Jun 17 Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s War Cabinet amid growing frustrations with war in Gaza The War Cabinet was dissolved following the departure from the government of Benny Gantz, an opposition lawmaker who had joined the coalition in the early days of the war.
World Jun 13 Cease-fire proposal leaves Israelis and Palestinians hopeful but cautious The deal is the latest serious attempt to wind down the war, and while it still faces significant hurdles, negotiations meant to bring it to fruition are ongoing.
World Jun 10 Israel rescued 4 hostages, killing hundreds of Palestinians. What will that mean for a peace deal? Israel and Hamas are weighing an American-backed proposal for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining captives.
World Jun 03 Netanyahu at a crossroads as U.S. calls for Gaza cease-fire The proposal offers the possibility of ending Israel's war against Hamas, returning scores of hostages held by the Islamic militant group, quieting the northern border with Lebanon and potentially advancing a historic agreement to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia. But…
World May 30 Israel seizes control of strategic Gaza land border, claims area is awash in smuggling tunnels Beyond Rafah, Israeli forces were still battling militants in parts of Gaza the military said it wrested control of months ago — potential signs of a low-level insurgency that could keep Israeli troops engaged in the territory.
World May 29 Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting blame Netanyahu's supporters say he is genuinely concerned for the safety of Jews around the world. However, he has repeatedly sidestepped accountability for not preventing Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.