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Israel Threatens Permanent Presence in Gaza Over Hostages

Israel has warned it will hold parts of Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining hostages.

Israeli Supreme Court Halts Dismissal of Security Chief

Israel’s top court has suspended the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, escalating tensions within the government.

Hamas fires rockets into Tel Aviv

Tensions rise as Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv since Israel renews its Gaza ground campaign.

Israelis Protest Gaza War, Demand Hostage Deal

Mass protests erupted in Israel as demonstrators called for a ceasefire and hostage deal, accusing Netanyahu of politicizing the Gaza conflict.

Netanyahu Fires Security Chief Over Hamas Attack Failures

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, citing distrust and the agency’s failure to foresee the October 7 Hamas assault.

Former Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi greets supporters outside United Nations in New York

Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas in Gaza last month, greeted supporters outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City ahead of addressing the U.N. Security Council on March 19.

Israel's national security minister reappointed as Gaza conflict escalates

Israel’s far-right politician and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is set to return to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Sa’ar says Gaza strikes to continue 'over the coming days'

Speaking at a meeting of AIPAC’s board of directors, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated that the decision to resume strikes in Gaza was made several days ago and that the military operation will persist beyond today.

UN, EU, others condemn renewed Israel strikes in Gaza

The United Nations, European Union and other regional states in the middle east have reacted to Israel’s renewed bombardment of the Gaza strip after a two month ceasefire.

US Justice Department creates Joint Task Force October 7 to target perpetrators of the attack in Israel

The Justice Department today announced the leadership team and membership of Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7), an initiative that will seek justice for the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel and address the ongoing threat posed by Hamas and its affiliates.

Israeli Airstrike Kills 9 in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya killed 9 Palestinians as Hamas holds ceasefire talks in Cairo.

Israeli warplanes target former Syrian army bases in southern Syria, security sources say

Israeli jets conducted multiple airstrikes on former Syrian army barracks and outposts in the southern Daraa province on Monday, according to two Syrian security sources. The strikes are part of a broader pattern of assaults targeting Syria’s military infrastructure.

Israel to send team for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israel could resume fighting within 10 days if no agreement is reached

Negotiations for the continued release of hostages held in Gaza have stalled, with no progress reported in talks between Israel and Hamas. Sources indicate that if a deal is not reached within the next week, Israel may resume military actions in Gaza, potentially escalating the ongoing conflict.

One killed in stabbing attack in northern Israel

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates

Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the past six weeks escalated, with Hamas calling on Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene.

Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase

Tel Aviv residents show solidarity for hostages as ceasefire talks remain uncertain

In Tel Aviv, residents honored the victims of the hostage crisis, expressing concern for the 59 hostages still held in Gaza, following the return of four hostages' bodies marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire.

Hamas hands over remains of four hostages to the Red Cross at Kerem Shalom

The Qassam Brigades announced that the remains of Tsachi Idan, Itzhak Elgarat, Ohad Yahalomi, and Shlomo Mantzur were handed over.

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use 'new mechanism'

Netanyahu confirms Israel's long-term military presence in Southern Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again stated that his country will continue its military presence in southern Syria.

Israelis honour Bibas family in large funeral procession

Hamas, Israel agreed on releasing Palestinian prisoners

Hamas group said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Israel on releasing Palestinian prisoners supposed to be freed on Saturday as a part of a ceasefire agreement.