Israel

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.

What to know about Israel's new Gaza offensive with 60,000 reservists set to be mobilized

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

The expansion of Israeli operations is likely to bring even more death and destruction to Gaza, around 75% of which is already largely destroyed and controlled by Israel.

Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation

By Melanie Lidman, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the plan, which involves deploying 60,000 reservists and extending service for 20,000 more. This move comes amid international concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many residents are displaced and facing famine.

Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank

By Associated Press

The international community overwhelmingly considers Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank to be illegal and an obstacle to peace.

Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after 'positive response' from Hamas

By Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Qatar on Tuesday warned that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it will not be "instantaneously implemented."…

U.S. envoy discusses long-term Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after Beirut commits to disarming Hezbollah

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon says his team will discuss a long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel.

Hamas agrees to Arab ceasefire proposal as Gaza death toll passes 62,000

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Victoria Eastwood, Associated Press

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza that would still need Israel’s approval.

Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza

By Sam Metz, Natalie Melzer, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.

Israeli airstrike kills baby in Gaza as families of hostages urge mass protest over war

By Associated Press

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed a baby girl and her parents on Saturday, Nasser hospital officials and witnesses said, while families of hostages called for a “nationwide day of stoppage” in Israel to express growing frustration over 22 months of…