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Israel’s opposition leader rallies behind Iran operation, after months of criticizing Netanyahu

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel's opposition leader pushed just days ago to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But Yair Lapid has now suspended what's been months of bitter criticism against his political rival and is now rallying behind Netanyahu's operation against Iran.

Live updates: Iran retaliates against Israel for strikes on nuclear sites

By Associated Press

Israel's ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, generals and scientists killed 78 people and wounded more that 320 on Friday, Iran's ambassador told the U.N. Security Council, but he said “the overwhelming majority” of victims were civilians.

Netanyahu’s government survives attempt to dissolve Israel’s parliament

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has survived an attempt to dissolve parliament.

Netanyahu’s government faces possible collapse as opposition moves to dissolve Knesset

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces a major test after the opposition submitted a bill Wednesday to dissolve parliament.

Who is Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas leader Netanyahu says Israel killed in Gaza?

By Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Benjamin Netanyahu says the man believed to be the head of Hamas’ armed wing, Mohammed Sinwar, has been killed, apparently confirming his death in a recent strike in the Gaza Strip.

At least 60 people were killed after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

Israel is facing mounting international criticism for its latest offensive and pressure to let aid into Gaza amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

Aid trucks enter Gaza for the first time in nearly 3 months

By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

Five trucks carrying baby food and other aid entered the territory of over 2 million Palestinians via the Kerem Shalom crossing, according to the Israeli defense body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, COGAT.

Netanyahu says ‘no way’ Israel ends Gaza war until Hamas is defeated

By Melanie Lidman, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages.

Hamas says it has released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel says 59 hostages including Alexander remain in captivity, with about 24 of them said to be alive.

WATCH: Trump says U.S. holding direct nuclear talks with Iran

By Aamer Madhani, Tia Goldenberg, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The president, in comments to reporters after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the talks will start Saturday. He insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons.