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Palestinians watch as a plume of smoke rises during an Israeli strike on Gaza City's southern al-Zeitoun neighbourhood on Aug. 8, 2025.

Analysis

As Israel moves on Gaza City and calls for Hamas talks, Trump remains silent

Opposition leaders have offered Prime Minister Netanyahu a "safety net" for a ceasefire, vowing to support his government if extremists try to bring it down as a result of a deal.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

HRH the Crown Prince welcomes President of Egypt upon arrival in Neom, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 21, 2025.

Egypt's Sisi, Saudi crown prince discuss Red Sea, Gaza, trade in Neom

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi headed to Saudi Arabia as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation on regional and international issues.

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US sanctions 4 ICC officials over Israel case

The sanctions against four of the court's officials come as Israel prepares for a military offensive in Gaza City.

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Israel calls up 60,000 reservists as Egypt floats Hamas disarmament plan

Egypt is reportedly offering to hold Hamas' arms while a deal to end the war is hammered out.

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Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes

Jordanian King Abdullah II receives Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Amman on Aug. 19, 2025.

Analysis

In accepting Gaza truce proposal, is Hamas setting 'trap' for boxed-in Netanyahu?

Tents housing displaced Palestinians line a street in Gaza City, Aug. 18, 2025.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Serbia, Slovenia still buying Israeli arms despite embargo: What to know

A special anti-terrorist unit stands in front of the Palace of Serbia to secure the place prior to Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival for a meeting with Serbia's president in Belgrade, on Sept. 11, 2024.

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Contrary to Netanyahu's claims, Israel spy chief pushes partial Gaza deal in Qatar

Israeli army soldiers look at the destruction in Gaza from the border with the Palestinian territory, Aug. 13, 2025.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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Analysis

Israel unlikely to heed ICJ on Rafah halt, prepares for diplomatic fallout

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its forces from Rafah despite concerns within the political and military establishment over the country's growing international isolation.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Court's president Joan Donoghue (C) and associate judges arrive to hear South African arguments to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as part of South Africa case against Israel over Rafah offensive in The Hague, on May 16, 2024.

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ICJ orders Israel to 'immediately halt' military operations in Rafah

The Hague-based International Court of Justice accepted part of a request by South Africa in issuing its order.

People view posters of missing Israelis on a wall at Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, Feb.12, 2024.

Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages reportedly killed Oct. 7

The Israeli military announced that its troops had retrieved the bodies from a tunnel in Jabalia, in northern Gaza.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) greets people attending the unveiling of a statue of evangelist Rev. William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Sr. at the Capitol in Statuary Hall, Washington, DC, May 16, 2024.

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Speaker Johnson says Israel’s Netanyahu to address Congress soon

The speech will mark the second time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed a joint session of Congress.

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CIA Director Burns heads to Europe to kickstart stalled Gaza truce talks: Report

After Israel's war cabinet mandated the negotiating team to resume talks, Israeli sources say there are indications that Hamas might be willing to return to negotiations.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a meeting with Japan's Minister of Finance Shun'ichi Suzuki and South Korea's Minister of Economy and Finance Sangmok Choi at the Treasury Department on April 17, 2024. Yellen cautioned on Tuesday that the U.S is poised to escalate sanctions against Iran in response to its recent assault on Israel. (Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images)

Yellen warns Israel against blocking Palestinian banks, battering West Bank

Israel has been threatening to cancel a vital waiver that expires July 1 between Israeli and Palestinian banks that allows Israeli banks to process shekel payments for vital services and PA salaries.

Capitol Police Officers gather on the steps of the House of Representatives ahead of a protest by Congressional aides advocating for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas at the U.S. Capitol on May 16, 2024 in Washington, DC.

New US bill advances, creates ‘double standard’ for Israel weapons sales

Nine Democrats supported the bill that Republicans say stops the president from "circumventing congressional intent."

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What Gallant's nixing of Israeli disengagement law means for West Bank

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has greenlit settlers to enter the evacuated and demolished West Bank outposts of Sa-Nur, Ganim and Kadim.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Blinken hints at sanctions over ICC push for Israel arrest warrants

Congressional Republicans are calling for US sanctions after the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes.

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Blinken: Israel 'may not be willing' to accept Palestinian statehood for Saudi normalization

Blinken's comments came as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has revealed that a deal with Saudi Arabia for normalization of ties is on the table.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) greets National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, during a media briefing ahead of a vote on the national budget, on May 23, 2023, at the parliament in Jerusalem. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Ben-Gvir: 'I will be very happy to live' in Israeli-occupied Gaza after war

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reiterated his call for residents to leave the Gaza Strip voluntarily and for Israeli Jews to settle there in their stead.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - MAY 17: Human rights activist and lawyer Amal Clooney attends the international digital festival 4Gamechangers 2023 at Marx Halle Wien on May 17, 2023 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Heinz-Peter Bader/Getty Images)

What is Amal Clooney’s role in ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar?

Having Amal Clooney's public name behind the case is already granting it a publicity boost, adding to a record of cases she championed from Iraq to Sudan.

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