Israel-Hamas war

Netanyahu lashes out at critics of plan to occupy Gaza City as condemnation mounts

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

In the face of mounting international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his plan for a military occupation of Gaza City. At a news conference Sunday, he lashed out at what he called a “global campaign of lies,” while the…

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Protesters seeking release of Israeli hostages march in London as Gaza war tensions grip UK

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The march comes a day after police arrested 532 people at a protest in support of a banned pro-Palestinian organization.

Netanyahu defends military expansion in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Sami Magdy, Associated Press

Even as more Israelis express concern over the 22-month war, Netanyahu said the security Cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the “central camps” and Muwasi.

Israel faces growing global condemnation over its plan to take over Gaza City

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local media called one of the largest anti-government protests in recent months following 22 months of war.

WATCH: Vance says U.S. has ‘no plans’ to recognize Palestinian state

By Danica Kirka, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south of London, with the two leaders saying the agenda includes global economics and the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Israel plans to take over Gaza City, escalating war with Hamas and fueling worries for hostages

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier outlined more sweeping plans in an interview with Fox News, saying Israel planned to take control of all of Gaza. Israel already controls around three-quarters of the territory.

Netanyahu to seek approval for expanded Gaza offensive as 37 Palestinians are killed

By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

An Israeli official said the Security Cabinet is expected to hold a lengthy debate Thursday evening and approve an expanded military plan to conquer all or parts of Gaza not yet under Israeli control.

Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object

By Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

The new pressure on Netanyahu came as Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday said the war's Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000.

Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel's blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That's contributing to the territory's slide toward famine nearly 22 months into the war with Hamas.