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Lebanese authorities have welcomed a key decision to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by 2025, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the country. The disarmament process is faced with opposition from Hezbollah's leadership, which claims the decision serves Israel's
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Former Israeli minister of military affairs and ex-chief of staff Moshe Ya'alon has accused the current minister, Israel Katz, of effectively admitting to committing a war crime when he threatened to destroy Gaza City like Rafah and Beit Hanoun. Ya'alon's statement came after Katz
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers repeatedly blocked ceasefire talks with Gaza, contrary to claims by the Joe Biden administration that Hamas was to blame, according to an investigation by Israel's Channel 13 and testimony from former US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. Netanyahu's
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As Israeli forces initiate a renewed assault on Gaza City, with dozens of Palestinians killed in air strikes, the prospects for a ceasefire appear increasingly bleak. Hamas officials had recently accepted a ceasefire proposal, only to see it seemingly derailed by the new assault. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Israelis
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has stated that troops are already operating on the outskirts of Gaza City, amidst growing international criticism of an operation likely to force the displacement of many more Palestinians. The Israeli military announced the first steps of an operation to take over
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The political standoff between Australia and Israel escalated this week, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke rejecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism and accusing some Israeli politicians of holding "bigoted" views against Palestinians. The tension stems from Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state, which
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The Israeli government is facing internal division over a proposed deal with Hamas to release some of the remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The proposal, mediated by Qatari and Egyptian officials, would temporarily halt the ongoing war and pave the way for further negotiations. However,
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for conflating strength with killing people and the capacity to inflict harm. This condemnation comes after Netanyahu's attack against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on social media, where he labeled him as a "weak
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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening, joining a national day of protest called by the relatives of hostages held in Gaza, demanding an immediate truce with Hamas to secure their release. The event followed a day of protests across the country, with families of the captives
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Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, urging the government to agree to a deal to free hostages in Gaza, in one of the largest and most fervent protests in 22 months of war. The protests, organized by the families of hostages, claimed that hundreds of thousands of
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Israeli families of hostages held in Gaza have launched a desperate bid to end the war and free the remaining captives, calling on businesses to join nationwide rallies and strikes. The planned demonstrations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to expand the military assault into two of
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As Israel prepares for a wider military offensive in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country will allow Palestinians to leave the war-battered territory. This move comes amidst controversy surrounding past calls to resettle Gazans outside of the Strip, including from US President Donald Trump,
