Israel Says It’s Preparing to Take Control of Gaza City. What Does That Mean?
The decision to expand operations in the enclave went against the recommendations of the military.
Netanyahu, Benjamin
With Gaza City Plan, Netanyahu Risks Ending Up in Familiar Deadlock
Time and again, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has pledged to defeat Hamas by force. The decision to capture Gaza City repeats a strategy that has failed in the past.
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza
The announcement appeared to stop short of saying explicitly that Israel would take full control of the Gaza Strip, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was his intention earlier.
Despite Opposition, Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet to Discuss Gaza Military Push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with a group of senior ministers on Thursday as the families of the hostages warn that moving into new areas could endanger the captives.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss Israel-Gaza War and Hostages
The Israeli government said it had allowed some private businesses to resume importing goods into Gaza, which has been gripped by severe hunger.
On Gaza, Germany’s Government Faces Pressure From All Sides
Germany, after the Holocaust, has a special bond with Israel. But a hunger crisis in Gaza is creating a demand for Berlin to take bolder action.
Netanyahu Squanders His Moment to Halt the War in Gaza
Israel’s leader is now pushing for an “all or nothing” deal with Hamas. He has not made the compromises needed to make it happen.
U.S. and Israeli Officials Float Idea of ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal
The apparent shift in tone comes as cease-fire negotiations have hit a wall and pressure is mounting on Israel over the hunger crisis in Gaza. But Israel and Hamas remain far apart on the terms of any deal.
Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away
Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased.
Witkoff Plans Visit to Gaza to See Hunger Crisis
Steve Witkoff will visit an aid distribution site in Gaza on Friday, the White House said, as anger toward Israel grows over desperation in the territory.