Benjamin Netanyahu

WATCH: Facing global isolation, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly

By Jennifer Peltz, Adam Geller, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Responding to countries' recent decisions to recognize Palestinian statehood, Netanyahu said it would encourage terrorism against Jews and others.

How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

The efforts to push a two-state solution face major obstacles, beginning with vehement opposition from the United States and Israel.

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by…

WATCH: 'Better future' for Gaza cannot begin until Hamas 'eliminated,' Rubio says with Netanyahu

By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood together in Jerusalem, downplaying criticism.

Rubio visits Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel on Sunday as its military intensified attacks on northern Gaza, flattening multiple high-rise building and killing at least 13 Palestinians.

Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war.

Here's a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse him of prolonging the war for political reasons. Netanyahu blames Hamas and says criticism of Israel's wartime conduct is only making the militant group more intransigent.

Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City's destruction unless Hamas yields to his country's terms

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press

Hamas issued a statement that called Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's comments “a confession of committing a crime that amounts to ethnic cleansing.”…

Netanyahu pushes forward with expanded Gaza City operation despite widespread opposition

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sally Abou AlJoud, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

The planned offensive, announced earlier this month, comes during heightened international condemnation of Israel’s restrictions on food and medicine reaching Gaza and fears that many Palestinians will be forced to flee.

Macron denounces Netanyahu's 'abject' claim that he is fueling antisemitism

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “erroneous” in response to Israel Prime Minister’s accusations that his intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism.