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Thousands demand release of hostages held by Hamas

Protesters have also demanded an immediate ceasefire to bring about an end to more than eight months of fighting in Gaza, which has killed almost 38,000 Palestinians and at least 318 Israeli soldiers.

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Euroviews. Netanyahu has everything to lose and nothing to gain from deescalating

Once known as Mr Security, Netanyahu has made a career out of the persona he built for himself: the self-proclaimed "King Bibi" who can save Israel. Now, he'll do anything to ensure self-preservation, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes.

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Protesters demanding Israel government to accept Gaza truce

Thousands rallied in central Jerusalem, calling on the government to agree to a cease-fire deal with Hamas that would free dozens of hostages held by the militant group.

Israel

Israel's top court orders army to draft ultra-Orthodox men

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must be subject to compulsory military service, ending longstanding exemptions and potentially impacting PM Netanyahu’s coalition amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Israel and US discuss Gaza war as Netanyahu rejects full ceasefire

During their talks, Blinken underscored the need for a "robust" post-war plan.

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Will Hungary's Council presidency reshape EU-Israel relations?

The European Union is set to approve new sanctions against Hamas and Israeli settlers this week, while the Hungarian government is preparing to take over the EU presidency of the Council on July 1

Israel

Intense fighting in Rafah 'winding down', says Netanyahu

The Israeli PM warned the war would not end until the extremist group no longer controlled the Palestinian enclave.

Israel

Anti-war protesters in Israel demand the government resigns

The protesters are angry as many of the hostages who were taken to Gaza are still captive and some of them are presumed dead.

Gaza

Thousands protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu's government

Police scuffled with the protesters outside of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s residence, using water canons against those who burst through the barriers.

Gaza

Netanyahu slams military plans for daily 'tactical pauses'

Israel has come under increasing pressure to ease the humanitarian burden on Gaza.

Israel

Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of hostages held in Gaza

Since Israel launched its military offensive in Gaza, more than 100 hostages were released during a weeklong ceasefire in November last year. But efforts to strike a new truce deal which would include an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners have so far stalled.

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Hamas demands 'complete halt' to war in response to ceasefire proposal

The US says Israel supports the deal, which has been backed by the UN Security Council, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given conflicting signals.

Israel

Israeli centrist Benny Gantz resigns from Netanyahu's war cabinet

Centrist politician Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet, leaving Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies.

Gaza

US urges UN Security Council to support Israel Hamas ceasefire plan

Biden has announced a three-phase plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Now he is seeking international backing for it.

World News

Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it, says Netanyahu aide

An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that Israel had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposed by US President Biden, though he described it as "not a good deal". The plan faces fierce opposition from the Israeli far-right.

Gaza

EU foreign ministers approve reactivation of border mission at Rafah

While EU members Ireland and Spain are expected to make the recognition of the Palestinian State official on Tuesday, European Foreign Affairs Ministers approve the reactivation of an EU border mission at Rafah.

World News

Netanyahu calls deadly Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake'

Gaza health officials said at least 45 Palestinians were killed, including displaced people living in tents who were burnt alive.

Israel

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza

The bodies of three more hostages killed on October 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, the Israeli army said on Friday.

Israel

Israel PM slams arrest warrant as Palestinians killed in West Bank

Benjamin Netanyahu has blasted the International Criminal Court's decision to seek an arrest warrant for him and Hamas leaders, while Israeli forces have shot dead at least seven in the occupied West Bank.

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ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants triggers global reaction

Several Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have rejected the ICC's chief prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, others have called for the protection of the war crimes court's impartiality.