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Israel to Intensify Military Action in Gaza, Says Netanyahu

Israel will soon escalate the war and move further into the Gaza Strip with full military force, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. .

Israel to Intensify Military Action in Gaza, Says Netanyahu

UN Warns of Increased Threat to Palestinians in Gaza

The fear that Israel wants to create circumstances that threaten the Palestinians' continued existence in Gaza is increasing due to the country's plan to expand the offensive, according to the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk. .

UN Warns of Increased Threat to Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Destruction of Gaza Strip

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that the Gaza Strip should be "completely destroyed". The day the war ends, "a large number" of Palestinians will be forced to leave Gaza, he continues.

Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Destruction of Gaza Strip

Hamas Rules Out Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Conflict

Talks about a ceasefire with Israel are no longer of interest to Hamas, according to a high-ranking representative of the Palestinian extremist movement. .

Hamas Rules Out Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Conflict

Netanyahu Announces Expanded Military Operation in Gaza

Israel's security cabinet has unanimously approved a plan to expand the offensive in Gaza. The population will be moved, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flags a "intensive" operation.

Netanyahu Announces Expanded Military Operation in Gaza

Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt: Multi-Year Peace Proposal Discussed

New mediation talks on a possible end to the war in Gaza appear to be taking place in Egypt. The mediators are reported to have presented a framework for a multi-year ceasefire.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt: Multi-Year Peace Proposal Discussed

Israel's Finance Minister Prioritizes Gaza Solution Over Hostages

Hostage is not the highest priority when Israel continues the Gaza war, according to one of the country's influential and ultra-nationalist ministers. He sees conditions for a permanent solution to the "Gaza problem".

Israel's Finance Minister Prioritizes Gaza Solution Over Hostages

Israel Sets Record for Palestinian Home Demolitions in West Bank

Israel destroyed a record number of Palestinian buildings on the occupied West Bank last year, according to Israel's Finance Minister. The country's Defense Minister claims at the same time that the Palestinians should not be allowed to control the West Bank.

Israel Sets Record for Palestinian Home Demolitions in West Bank

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a very difficult domestic political situation. It is likely a contributing cause to the ceasefire in Gaza now being broken, according to Middle East expert Isabell Schierenbeck.

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"

Task: Wants to Move the People of Gaza to East Africa

The USA and Israel want, according to source information, to remove the Palestinians from the Gaza Strip – and relocate them to East Africa. As part of Donald Trump's criticized Gaza plan, representatives of several African countries are said to have been contacted.

Task: Wants to Move the People of Gaza to East Africa

Israel: Trump's Gaza Plan Takes Shape

Israel's ultra-nationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that Donald Trump's criticized plan to deport over two million Gazans to other countries "is taking shape". .

Israel: Trump's Gaza Plan Takes Shape

Israel's Finance Minister Heads to U.S. Amid West Bank Tensions

Israel's ultra-nationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is on his way to the USA to meet his American counterpart Scott Bessent. A statement on the USA's stance on the occupied West Bank may be imminent, according to media.

Israel's Finance Minister Heads to U.S. Amid West Bank Tensions

Israel stops all emergency aid to Gaza

Israel announces that the country is stopping the introduction of goods and supplies to Gaza. The reason is that Hamas has not accepted the proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire.

Israel stops all emergency aid to Gaza

Trump wants to "clean up" Gaza: "Something must happen"

President Donald Trump's proposal to "clean out" Gaza has sparked both criticism and applause. The move from Trump comes at the same time as he urges Egypt and other Arab countries to take in more Palestinian refugees.

Trump wants to "clean up" Gaza: "Something must happen"

This is why Israel is entering Jenin under the ceasefire

Barely had a fragile calm settled in the Gaza Strip before Israel instead launched a military operation in Jenin on the West Bank. The official reasons for the bloody offensive are unclear, but many see the answers in power struggles – in both Israel's and the Palestinians' leadership.

This is why Israel is entering Jenin under the ceasefire

Hundreds reported to flee Israel's offensive in Jenin

Israel's military orders residents in Jenin on the occupied West Bank to evacuate, according to inhabitants. Earlier on Thursday, Israel claimed to have killed two Palestinian militiamen near the city, reports Israeli media.

Hundreds reported to flee Israel's offensive in Jenin

Trump lifts sanctions on settlers: Fear of violence

The USA's new president Donald Trump is revoking the Biden administration's sanctions against right-wing extremist settlers on the Israeli-occupied West Bank, report Israeli media. The news is causing concern.

Trump lifts sanctions on settlers: Fear of violence

Extremists leave Netanyahu's government

Ultra-nationalists are leaving Israel's government due to the impending ceasefire in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's base becomes somewhat weaker.

Extremists leave Netanyahu's government

First Yes to Ceasefire – Israel's Government Assembles

Israel's security cabinet has approved the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, announces the Prime Minister's office. Shortly, the government will meet to give its approval.

First Yes to Ceasefire – Israel's Government Assembles

Minister threatens to resign if ceasefire is approved

Israel is ready to approve the ceasefire agreement in Gaza on Friday, according to several sources to Israeli media. But Israel's Defense Minister threatens to resign from his post if a ceasefire is introduced.

Minister threatens to resign if ceasefire is approved

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

Mediators in the Gaza War say, as they have several times before, that significant progress has been made in the negotiations for a ceasefire. Right-wing extremist forces in Israel's government are warning against the agreement.

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

Family members missing after Israeli attacks

15 people from the same family are missing after a three-story building was attacked in Gaza City by Israel on Saturday. At least four dead family members have been pulled out from under the rubble, according to Al Jazeera.

Family members missing after Israeli attacks

Settlers celebrate Trump – hope for annexation

When Donald Trump's election victory was clear, settlers on the Israel-occupied West Bank toasted with champagne. For the most hard-line Jewish settlers, Trump's return to power raises hopes of an imminent annexation.

Settlers celebrate Trump – hope for annexation