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Israel suggests it could annex parts of Gaza if Hamas rejects cease-fire deal
The terror group, which still holds 20 living hostages in the Gaza Strip, has maintained that it will not agree to any deal that does not ensure a permanent end to the war, a condition Israel has slammed as a non-starter as its leaders vowed to keep the fight going until Hamas is eradicated.
Starmer says UK to recognize Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to ceasefire, Hamas must 'disarm'
The United Kingdom set a September deadline for Israel to agree to a Gaza ceasefire or face the U.K.'s recognition of a Palestinian state.
U.K. Will Recognize a Palestinian State in September, Barring Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would act unless there was a truce, citing the “intolerable” humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
US, Israel Say Starmer’s Palestine Recognition Vow Rewards Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to recognize the state of Palestine if Israel doesn’t commit to ending its war in Gaza,
Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached
Witkoff heads to region amid US concerns over Gaza aid crisis, reportedly may enter Gaza to visit GHF aid sites; Netanyahu meeting top aides to discuss Gaza talks The post Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Netanyahu considering annexing territories in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t agree to ceasefire: Sources
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex territories in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t agree to a ceasefire plan. This is one of several options,” a source said. The news comes less than a week after Steve Witkoff,
Arab countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
President Trump said food centers will be coming to Gaza but offered few details, several countries called for Hamas to ...
Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block weapon sales for Israel
A record number of Senate Democrats, more than half the caucus, voted in favor of two resolutions to block U.S. military sales to Israel on Wednesday night. While the resolutions ultimately ...
Why Israel and Hamas Won’t Stop Fighting
Another breakdown of negotiations shows neither side is ready for the 21-month war to end. A deadly hunger crisis is taking ...
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with ...
Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel
Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the ...
Sa'ar: European FMs admit pressure on Israel was a mistake, emboldens Hamas
The foreign minister added that several European countries today have "a huge Muslim population" that affects government ...
Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks, US says Hamas not showing good faith
Both Israel and Hamas are facing pressure at home and abroad to reach a deal following almost two years of war, with the ...
Ex-Israeli official offers bold 2-pronged strategy as 'the only way' to free hostages from Hamas
Former Israeli official proposes a two-pronged strategy to free hostages from Hamas, suggesting local talks and humanitarian ...