Jun 17 Netanyahu has dissolved Israel's War Cabinet amid growing frustrations with war in Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 5:43 National security adviser Sullivan: Ukraine's territorial integrity 'has to be respected' By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Israel’s military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine… Continue watching
Jun 15 Southern Gaza blast kills 8 Israeli soldiers, deadliest attack on Israel's military in months By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press An explosion in southern Gaza killed eight Israeli soldiers, the military said Saturday, making it the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months. Continue reading
Jun 13 Biden: No Gaza cease-fire deal soon By Associated Press Earlier Thursday, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back against assertions that Israel isn’t fully committed to the cease-fire proposal with Hamas. Continue reading
Jun 13 Cease-fire proposal leaves Israelis and Palestinians hopeful but cautious By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 2:48 Israel and Hamas appear far from cease-fire agreement By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israel and Hamas appear to be far from a cease-fire deal despite Hamas’ formal response to an Israeli-backed proposal. The U.S. said that Hamas had requested changes to the three-stage proposal and questioned whether Hamas was negotiating in good faith. Continue watching
Jun 12 These are key issues holding up a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The latest proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza has the support of most of the international community, but Hamas has not fully embraced it, and neither, it seems, has Israel. Continue reading
Jun 12 Some of Hamas' proposed changes to Gaza cease-fire plan 'workable' and some not, Blinken says By Bassem Mroue, Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press The militant group submitted its first official response late Tuesday, requesting “amendments” to the deal. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 9:35 Hamas seeks changes to cease-fire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn, Mekhi Hill Hamas formally responded to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but did not fully approve it. The negotiations will continue as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Tuesday, the U.S. committed another $404 million in assistance despite limitations on aid delivery that… Continue watching
Jun 11 Blinken again urges Hamas to accept cease-fire plan strongly endorsed by UN Security Council By Matthew Lee, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.N. Security Council’s vote in favor of a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza has made it clear that the world supports the plan. Continue reading