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Marking 2 years since war began, Netanyahu says Israel ‘determined to complete victory’

Marking 2 years since war began, Netanyahu says Israel ‘determined to complete victory’

At state memorial ceremony, PM hails IDF gains, vows return of ‘every last hostage,’ warns enemies rearming; Herzog urges probe into Oct 7...

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From airstrike to hugs, Israel still won’t decide whether Qatar is partner or foe

From airstrike to hugs, Israel still won’t decide whether Qatar is partner or foe

For decades, Jerusalem has pursued a contradictory approach to Doha, now more influential than ever. But there is a path for steering the two-faced...

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EU says its monitoring mission at Rafah pedestrian crossing to restart Wednesday

EU says its monitoring mission at Rafah pedestrian crossing to restart Wednesday

‘The EU stands ready to do its part,’ top diplomat Kaja Kallas says as bloc aims to provide a neutral, third-party presence at key...

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Netanyahu turns down last-minute invite to Egypt summit, citing upcoming holiday

Netanyahu turns down last-minute invite to Egypt summit, citing upcoming holiday

Trump brokers invitation for premier from Cairo during ride from airport to Knesset; Indonesia denies president to arrive Tuesday for historic visit

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Tel Aviv crowd boos Netanyahu’s name during Witkoff speech, cheers Trump

Tel Aviv crowd boos Netanyahu’s name during Witkoff speech, cheers Trump

Witkoff praises PM at Hostages Square rally; Gantz reproves jeering crowd, calls it a mistake to deride PM before American envoy, as Likud party says...

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Hostage families endorse Trump for Nobel peace prize as Gaza truce talks begin

Hostage families endorse Trump for Nobel peace prize as Gaza truce talks begin

US president ‘brought us light in our darkest times’ with his efforts to secure hostages’ release, Hostages and Missing Families...

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PM: Hopeful all hostages will be freed in days; Trump: I told Bibi, this is your victory

PM: Hopeful all hostages will be freed in days; Trump: I told Bibi, this is your victory

US president says Israel accepted Gaza withdrawal line, ceasefire will come into effect once Hamas ‘confirms’; Cairo hostage talks...

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IDF chief said to have warned PM, Katz that Gaza City op has ‘no political endgame’

IDF chief said to have warned PM, Katz that Gaza City op has ‘no political endgame’

Army confirms Zamir’s hand-delivered secret memo to Netanyahu weeks ago, as parents of soldiers fume that he is sending their children to battle...

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Trump: Gaza deal ‘in final stages’; Netanyahu: Working on it, but it’s not yet done

Trump: Gaza deal ‘in final stages’; Netanyahu: Working on it, but it’s not yet done

US president strikes jubilant tone, declaring there’s a ‘real chance for greatness’ in the Middle East, but PM casts doubt on...

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Advisory committee approves candidacy of David Zini for next Shin Bet chief

Advisory committee approves candidacy of David Zini for next Shin Bet chief

Cabinet now expected to vote in favor of Netanyahu’s nominee to head security agency, after panel dismisses concerns that former IDF general is...

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PM reports progress in talks with Syria as US official says security deal ‘99%’ done

Netanyahu tells ministers that crippling Hezbollah in Lebanon last year created previously unimaginable window of opportunity for future ‘peace...

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Japan’s FM pledged not to recognize Palestinian state at UN, Israel says

No immediate confirmation of decision from Tokyo, amid wave of Western countries vowing to recognize Palestinian sovereignty at UN summit set for next...

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Flower-bedecked Netanyahu and counterpart from Fiji open new embassy in Jerusalem

FM Sa’ar vows to continue to work to relocate embassies to capital after island nation becomes 7th country to do so; Fijian PM acknowledges...

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Syria says working with US to reach ‘security understandings’ with Israel

Announcement comes as part of US- and Jordan-backed roadmap for restoring stability to country’s south after deadly sectarian violence earlier...

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Under fire, Netanyahu scrambles to explain claim Israel may become ‘super Sparta’

Facing torrent of criticism for suggesting self-reliance was the way forward, PM claims Israeli economy has ‘amazed the entire world,’ is...

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Rubio visits contentious Jerusalem archeological site, boosting Israeli claim to area

In closed ceremony attended by PM, top US diplomat inaugurates newly completed Pilgrims’ Road in City of David archaeological park, which is...

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Netanyahu admits Israel is economically isolated, will need to become self-reliant

Premier blames new threats of arms embargoes and sanctions on Muslim immigration to Europe, online propaganda by Qatar and China; says Israel must...

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Rubio opens Israel visit with Netanyahu at Western Wall amid Gaza ops, Qatar fallout

Visiting US secretary of state calls for ‘peace in Holy Land,’ while PM praises ‘durable’ bond, as Jerusalem readies Gaza offensive,...

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After Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey worries it could be next

Though a direct attack on a NATO member is highly unlikely, Ankara fears Israeli agents could potentially target terror group’s members on the...

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Ahead of holidays, Israel warns of Iran-backed terror threats to Israelis and Jews abroad

National Security Council assessment says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups remain motivated to target Jews, Israelis; singles out October 7...

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‘Suspicious package’ sent to Herzog during London visit, his office says

Potential threat comes as Israel reportedly boosts security measures at embassies and other high-profile targets worldwide, amid fears of Iranian...

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Amid strained UK-Israel ties, Herzog holds ‘tough’ meeting with Starmer in London

Israeli president says British recognition of Palestinian state will only ’embolden extremists,’ while UK leader urges Israel to...

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Spain sanctions Israel over Gaza ‘genocide,’ recalls envoy after antisemitism charge

Israel sanctions two Spanish ministers, accuses country of ‘overt antisemitism’ after Madrid freezes defense ties, bans settlement goods...

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Europeans call for halt to violence after Jerusalem terror attack kills six

Alongside condemnations from France, UK, Germany and others, EU spokesman says deadly shooting shows need for Israel to halt fighting in Gaza Strip

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Sa’ar: Recognizing Palestinian state ‘will push Israel to make unilateral decisions’

Alongside Danish counterpart, foreign minister vague on whether Israel will annex parts of West Bank; FMs clash over Gaza humanitarian situation —...

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Wading into politics, ex-Mossad chief says Netanyahu should step aside

In interview, Yossi Cohen slams security chiefs over Oct. 7, defends his role in Qatari funds to Gaza, says he’s not entering politics yet, but...

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Child evacuated from Gaza with rare disease recovers from malnutrition in Italian hospital

Doctors say ‘a big part’ of Shamm Qudeih’s undernourishment was due to her genetic metabolic disease; but war conditions in Strip...

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First image in 700 days: Family of hostage Alon Ohel issues still from Hamas video

Mother Idit says she ‘can hardly recognize’ her son in propaganda clip: ‘On the one hand, it was so moving after such a long time,...

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Israel: ‘No place’ for Macron visit if Paris persists with Palestinian state recognition

FM Sa’ar tells counterpart Israel wants good ties with France but move to recognize Palestine harms Israeli interests; Netanyahu warns Jerusalem...

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State comptroller: Netanyahu and others neglected home front before and after Oct 7

Report finds long- and short-term failures left civilian systems unprepared, leading to poor wartime support

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IDF: Allegations of ‘enforced disappearances’ of Gazans at aid sites are ‘baseless’

Four days after UN officials, including special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, said Israel won’t provide information on detainees, military says...

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2.5 million kids return to school, including in Gaza border and northern communities

High school students strike in protest continuation of war in Gaza, call for hostage deal; leaders hail bittersweet return to war-devastated schools,...

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Security cabinet meets, reportedly discusses West Bank annexation but not hostage deal

PM and ministers said focusing on Gaza City takeover plan and potential extension of sovereignty to settlements, while continuing to ignore truce...

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IDF report said to find Israel made ‘every possible mistake’ in recent Gaza offensive

Leaked document says bungled aid distribution helped Hamas mount PR campaign during Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ from May to...

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Trump said weighing plan to pay Gazans to leave, put Strip under US-run trusteeship

Proposal seeks to turn enclave into tech hub and offer Gazans $5,000 each to exit the Strip for 10-year period; US president reportedly pressing...

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Genocide recognized? Netanyahu’s words stir old wounds in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter

As PM breaks precedent on Ottoman-era massacre, community members question his motives, and say his off-the-cuff comments fall short of official...

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Cabinet to reportedly discuss partial West Bank annexation at upcoming meeting

Some ministers said to be pushing for annexation process to start before UN General Assembly next month, when France and other nations have pledged to...

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Turkey rejects Netanyahu’s recognition of Armenian genocide as politically motivated

Ankara, which has repeatedly compared Israel to Nazi Germany, calls the statement ‘an attempt to exploit past tragedies for political...

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Germany buys $451m of defense tech from Israel’s Rafael, despite Gaza tensions

German parliament approves purchase of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, after Berlin suspended sales of arms to Israel that...

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Lapid testifies to police in Qatargate, calls Doha payments to PM’s aides ‘dangerous’

Opposition leader is not a suspect in the case, was asked about workings of Prime Minister’s Office and his January meeting with a Qatari...

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‘Horrified’ allies, critics condemn deadly strike on journalists in Gaza hospital

Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ about strike, says ‘nightmare’ must end; Germany urges attack to be investigated; Turkey...

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Netanyahu says Israel is ‘ready to support’ Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

After Beirut orders plans to disarm Iran-backed terror group, Jerusalem pledges ‘reciprocal measures,’ including a phased withdrawal of...

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‘A terrible mistake’: Israeli envoy warns France over Palestinian state recognition

Ambassador Joshua Zarka says Macron’s ‘very dangerous’ decision is influenced by concerns over domestic Arab population, hurts peace...

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PM says he’s ordered talks on freeing all hostages, ending war, alongside Gaza assault

Netanyahu avoids addressing partial deal backed by Hamas as he reviews IDF plans for offensive; hostages’ families rally in Tel Aviv:...

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Marking ‘new chapter’ in ties, Sa’ar inaugurates Israeli embassy in Zambia

Almost 35 years after Jerusalem and Lusaka renewed relations, foreign minister says nation is a ‘strategic partner for Israel in the southern...

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Poll shows most Americans back Palestine recognition, view Israeli campaign as excessive

Large majority believe US should play role in preventing hunger in Gaza; Witkoff says Trump wants comprehensive deal to end war, bring back all...

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Israeli defense firms barred from major Dutch arms fair amid Gaza war — report

Organizers of exhibition cite ‘security and organizational’ reasons for ban, though decision said linked to policy shift on Israel

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Foreign Minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy

Sa’ar announced plans to open embassy in Lusaka in January as part of his ministry’s goal of expanding relations with African nations;...

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France threatens ‘strong response’ if Israel closes its Jerusalem consulate

French Foreign Ministry says it hasn’t gotten any official notification of the reported move, floated in response to Paris’s plans to...

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Israel boots Australian diplomats, orders close look at visa requests as ties sour

Sa’ar accuses Canberra of ‘persecuting Israel,’ says it ‘fuels antisemitism’ after Australia banned far-right MK Simcha...

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