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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

55 Dead in Gaza as Israel Warns of Larger Offensive

At least 55 people are reported to have been killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza on Thursday. Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir is simultaneously threatening with a larger Israeli offensive becoming relevant if terrorist-stamped Hamas does not release the hostages.

55 Dead in Gaza as Israel Warns of Larger Offensive

Calls Grow for International Probe into Gaza Ambulance Shooting

The Palestinian Red Crescent demands an international and independent investigation into the deadly shooting of several ambulances in the Gaza Strip last month. Israel's military announces that the examination of the incident will be deepened.

Calls Grow for International Probe into Gaza Ambulance Shooting

Israel's Controversial Gaza Plan: Annexation Proposal Sparks Debate

Israel's defense chief has drawn up a ruthless Gaza plan that reflects a hardening attitude among both the country's government and the USA. The idea is to squeeze the Palestinians into a small "humanitarian zone", while Israel annexes the rest.

Israel's Controversial Gaza Plan: Annexation Proposal Sparks Debate

Protest outside Israel's parliament – "sacrificed hostages"

Relatives of Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza have gathered outside the parliament in Jerusalem. The government is choosing war and political survival over the hostages' lives, they claim.

Protest outside Israel's parliament – "sacrificed hostages"

Israel's New Army Chief Vows to Complete Mission Against Hamas

Israel has not yet fulfilled its "mission to defeat Hamas" in Gaza, says the country's new army chief Eyal Zamir. .

Israel's New Army Chief Vows to Complete Mission Against Hamas

Netanyahu proposes new Israeli army chief

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Eyal Zamir to lead the country's military IDF. The retired General Zamir is to replace Herzi Halevi, who resigned in January, if the nomination is approved.

Netanyahu proposes new Israeli army chief