The divide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant appears to be widening. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday (Aug 29) Netanyahu informed that he is in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports.

Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages

Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.

Gallant warns Israeli ministers to make 'hostage-ceasefire deal' or face danger of 'multi-front war'

The United States on Wednesday (Aug 28) announced new sanctions on West Bank settlers over violence against Palestinians, urging greater accountability efforts by its ally Israel, which responded with anger to the move.

Netanyahu opposes US slapping new sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet, on Tuesday (August 27), successfully rescued Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who had been held by Hamas since October 7.

Israeli forces rescue 52-year-old hostage from Hamas' tunnel in Gaza; eighth live hostage rescue since Oct 7

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran-backed and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah that Sunday's air raids in southern Lebanon were "not the end of the story".

'Not the end of the story': Netanyahu on Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon

An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Thursday (Aug 22) to participate in discussions about a potential ceasefire deal amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet is set to meet in Tel Aviv.

Israeli delegation heads to Cairo as hostage talks intensify; US pushes for Gaza ceasefire

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

‘Bridging proposal’: Netanyahu publicly endorses US’ hostages-for-ceasefire deal; Hamas rejects

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported a grim milestone on Sunday (Aug 18). It has claimed that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has claimed the lives of at least 40,099 people in the Gaza Strip.

Blinken arrives in Israel; Netanyahu blames Hamas for ceasefire stalemate

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

PM Modi appeals for de-escalation, calls for release of hostages in talks with Israel's Netanyahu

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas vows to visit Gaza, says ‘our life is not more worthy’ than a child’s

Israel has green-lit a new settlement on a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to a Wednesday (August 14) announcement by Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right finance minister and head of civil affairs at the Israeli defence ministry.

Historic UNESCO site threatened? Israel approves new settlement in West Bank near Bethlehem

The United States White House has warned that Iran could launch a "significant" attack on Israel this week. Briefing the press on Monday (August 12), National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: "We have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks.

White House warns ‘significant’ Iranian attack on Israel can happen this week

Israeli prime minister's office (PMO) has clapped back after Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of achieving a "total victory" over Hamas in the ongoing war "gibberish".

Internal war in Israeli cabinet? PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant exchange fiery words

Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source.

Gaza war | Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants ceasefire deal: Mediators tell Israel

Israeli tanks re-entered Khan Younis in southern Gaza City on Friday (August 9), prompting thousands of people to evacuate along crowded roads. Residents and military sources told Reuters that Palestinian militants continued their assault on Israeli forces from the city's rubble.

Gaza war: Israeli tanks return to Khan Younis as tensions soar on Lebanon border

After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.

After resisting for months, Israeli PM Netanyahu finally ‘sorry’ for Oct 7 Hamas attack

Iran has announced its plans to attack Israel, revealed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (August 5). As tensions escalate between the two nations, this information, as per Jerusalem Post, was relayed to the Israeli minister by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Israeli FM Katz says Iran plans to attack Israel, conveyed warning via Hungary; seeks international action

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

UNRWA fires nine workers for involvement in October 7 Hamas attack

Iran on Monday (August 5) issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) diverting aircraft to alter their course as reports suggest that Tehran may strike Tel Aviv soon.

Iranian attack on Israel looming? Tehran issues NOTAM, urges aircraft to change their routes

Anne Frank's statue in Netherlands' Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Anne Frank, a German born Jewish girl killed by Nazis during the World War II, is known for her account of hiding from the Nazi occupiers.

Bloody hands and more: Vandals target Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam with 'Free Gaza' slogan

US President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "stop bullshitting me" during a conversation on Thursday, according to reports. Watch in for more details!

Biden tells Netanyahu to 'stop taking him for granted': Report

‘Don’t take the President for granted’ Joe Biden to PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden tells Netanyahu don't take the President for granted: Report

As the truce-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas continues to stall, US President Joe Biden has reportedly given an earful to Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports state that White Houe wants the peace deal and exchange of hostages but Netanyahu is dillydallying the process due to political gains.

Morning news brief: Biden sets Netanyahu straight; Hezbollah targets Israel, and more