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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

Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit

More than 60 people have been killed in Israeli bombings of the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian authorities. One of the Red Cross's buildings in southern Gaza has been damaged in the attacks.

Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit

Israel to Expand Gaza Occupation Until Hostages Released, Says Minister

Israel will permanently occupy more and more parts of Gaza until the terrorist-stamped Hamas releases the hostages, says the country's Defense Minister Israel Katz. .

Israel to Expand Gaza Occupation Until Hostages Released, Says Minister

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

Israeli military has entered Gaza with tanks in a targeted operation against the Netzarim corridor. A "final warning" was issued that the hostages must be released.

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

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"

Netanyahu: Attack on Gaza "just the beginning"

Over 400 people are reported to have been killed in Israel's nighttime attacks on Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a speech that the latest 24-hour attack on Gaza "is just the beginning".

Netanyahu: Attack on Gaza "just the beginning"

Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel attacked Lebanon in waves of attacks on Saturday. The attacks were a response to rocket fire from Hezbollah militia strongholds in southern Lebanon.

Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More

Shooting at ambulances, volunteers with bulletproof vests and hundreds of roadblocks hindering the life-saving work. The situation on the West Bank is increasingly resembling that in Gaza, according to the Swedish Red Cross Secretary-General Ulrika Modéer.

The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More

The Defense Minister: Israel Will Not Leave Lebanon

Israel will not leave the security zone between Lebanon and Israel that was part of the ceasefire with Lebanon and Hezbollah. .

The Defense Minister: Israel Will Not Leave Lebanon

UN: The West Bank "a battleground"

The war in Gaza is spreading to the Israeli-occupied West Bank in an alarming way, warns UN agency UNRWA's chief Philippe Lazzarini in a statement on [X. ](https://x.

UN: The West Bank "a battleground"

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the increasing violence from Israeli settlers on the West Bank. On Sunday, Israel announced that it would expand its military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory.

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

Israel empties camps – clear escalation

Refugee camps on the West Bank have been emptied of tens of thousands of inhabitants and Israel announces that they are not allowed to return. It is an escalation from Israel's side without a doubt, says political scientist Anders Persson and expert on the conflict.

Israel empties camps – clear escalation

Refugee camps on the West Bank emptied - "no one is allowed to return"

Societies on occupied West Bank are being emptied of people, and Israeli tanks have entered the refugee camp Jenin. Israel will retain military forces in several established refugee camps on West Bank during the coming year, says the country's Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Refugee camps on the West Bank emptied - "no one is allowed to return"

Netanyahu: Intensive operation in the West Bank

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered on Friday an "intensive operation against the terrorist nests" on the occupied West Bank. .

Netanyahu: Intensive operation in the West Bank

Heightened Alert After Exploded Buses

Three empty buses in a suburb of Tel Aviv exploded late on Thursday evening. The military has raised its alertness and Israeli police are urging all bus drivers in the country to inspect their vehicles.

Heightened Alert After Exploded Buses

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Lebanon's civil defense has recovered 23 bodies after Israel withdrew its forces from several communities. The country condemns all remaining Israeli presence, since Israel announced that it will stay on five "strategic locations" despite agreements on withdrawal.

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

American Bomb Delivery Arrives in Israel

A shipment of American MK 84 bombs has arrived at the port of Ashdod in Israel. .

American Bomb Delivery Arrives in Israel

Hamas negotiates in Cairo – Israel increases pressure

Hamas chief negotiator has landed in Cairo for talks on the ceasefire, according to the terrorist-designated group. In Israel, the Defense Minister is threatening Hamas that if they do not follow the ceasefire agreement, "the gates of hell will open".

Hamas negotiates in Cairo – Israel increases pressure

Several Palestinians reported killed

Two women, one of them highly pregnant, were killed by Israeli forces in the Nur Shams refugee camp outside Tulkarem on the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to the Palestinian health department. .

Several Palestinians reported killed

Israel: Gaza residents may move to Norway

Israel is now developing a plan for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to be able to "leave and emigrate", announces Defense Minister Israel Katz. Countries such as Ireland, Norway, and Canada could receive the Gazans who want to move, he believes, according to Israeli media.

Israel: Gaza residents may move to Norway

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

Fear in Jenin "reflects Israel's lesson from Gaza"

Over ten "terrorists" have been shot during a raid in the city of Jenin on the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli military. The operation began on Tuesday and continues on Wednesday with the stated goal of "eradicating terrorism".

Fear in Jenin "reflects Israel's lesson from Gaza"

Israel's outgoing army chief: 20,000 Hamas members killed

Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi will resign on March 6. The reason is the Israeli military's failure on October 7, 2023, when terrorist-stamped Hamas attacked Israel, he writes in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Israel's outgoing army chief: 20,000 Hamas members killed

Dead hostage returned from Gaza

The body of a man who was held as a hostage in Gaza has been returned, according to Israel's military. This means the military is backtracking from earlier reports that two dead hostages had been retrieved.

Dead hostage returned from Gaza