Israel is preparing a major operation in Gaza — we are not hiding it. We have … the troops ready,” Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters at the UN.

A senior Hamas official tells Newsweek that the Palestinian militant group saw "positive" potential in signs of a growing rift between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after offering the U.S. leader a political win in the form of an American hostage release ahead of his Middle East trip.

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.

Sen. Brandon Creighton says the bill will prevent disruption. Critics say it walks back conservative lawmakers' previous pledge to protect campus free speech.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday warned that Israel would use its "full force" to "complete" the fight against Hamas in Gaza.

A U.S.-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington's envoy to Israel said on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post on his office's X account on Wednesday, Netanyahu said "Macron is once again demanding that Israel surrender and reward terrorism.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza is “unacceptable” and “shameful” in comments that were quickly denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “It’s terrible.