Israel is in crisis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing opposition, not just from street protesters but from within his government. As his cabinet moves to fire the domestic security chief, President Isaac Herzog warns of an alarming political breakdown. Watch in for more details!

Netanyahu vs Israel: Protesters demand Israeli PM's resignation as IDF strikes Gaza

Netanyahu's critics say resuming the war in Gaza is a diversionary tactic from his ongoing rift with Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency. In our top story, we decode why Benjamin Netanyahu's government has resumed the war in Gaza.

Why does Israel want to resume Gaza war?

Israel has announced renewed ground operations in Gaza and issued what it called a final warning for Gazans to return Israeli hostages and remove Hamas from power. Earlier this week, Israeli forces conducted the deadliest wave of airstrikes since the start of a truce in January. According to Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency, at least 470 people have been killed in the enclave since Israel resumed large-scale airstrikes. The Israeli military has stated that it has begun targeting ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip to expand the security perimeter and create a partial buffer between the north and south.

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis march for return of hostages & safeguarding of democracy

Israel-Hamas war: Residents leave northern Gaza after Israel's evacuation warnings

While Israel resumes bombarding Gaza, American fighter jets are pounding Yemen. Trump has warned both Iran and the Houthis. The Houthis, however, have stated that they are not backing out, with the rebels claiming to have launched a third attack on American naval assets in the last 48 hours.

US-Houthis war: Houthis vow more attacks despite US bombing campaign

Amid contemplation over how Gaza ceasefire talks are going to proceed, US President Trump has said that nobody is expelling any Palestinians from Gaza, which is an evident retreat from his rather prominent previous stance asking to clear out Gaza. Trump made the statement as he replied to a journalist's question during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin at the White House. He had previously said that all Palestinians should be removed from Gaza, at least temporarily, following a peace deal. Speaking alongside Trump, Martin said aid needed to be surged into Gaza as he called for a ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages. Trump's switch in stance came as Arab foreign ministers met recently in Qatar with US West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the reconstruction plan for Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Arab nations discuss Gaza reconstruction with US' Witkoff in Qatar

With Gaza negotiation talks at a standstill, questions loom over the fate of Palestinians. Egypt has proposed a 53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza over the next 5 years. Arab leaders are huddling in Cairo to discuss Egypt's plan for Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Arab summit focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's Gaza Riviera

With Gaza negotiation talks at a standstill, questions loom over the fate of Palestinians. The Arab world is grappling with a future Gaza plan that could serve as an alternative to US President Donald Trump's vision for West Asia. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Arab summit to focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's Gaza Riviera

Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on what it said were military sites inside Syria. Is Benjamin Netanyahu searching for another conflict zone WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Israel launches air strikes, provokes Syria

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has once again broken down, with both sides accusing each other of not upholding their end of the agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip at any moment.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israel halts prisoner exchange with Hamas

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israel halts prisoner exchange with Hama

Israel on Tuesday (Feb 18) stated that Hamas will hand over the bodies of four hostages held in Gaza on Thursday and release six living captives on Saturday. The announcement confirmed the earlier statement by Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas to release remains of 4 Israeli hostages on February 20

Hamas is set to release three Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip today, including one who has been held by the militant Palestinian group, Islamic Jihad. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hamas to release three Israeli hostages today

On Thursday, Rubio left on a trip that will take him to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Now, after the first stop at the Munich Security Conference, the trip comes after discussions in Washington on Trump's Gaza plan by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egypt's foreign minister.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: US state Secy Marco Rubio to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia & UAE

Israel is threatening to implement US President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and potentially launch a new war against Hamas if the group does not release hostages this weekend as agreed upon in the ceasefire deal.

Gaza ceasefire deal: Israel, Hamas trade allegations of violations

Israel-Hamas war: Red Cross urges Israel, Hamas to 'maintain the ceasefire'

Israel-Hamas war: Israel threatens to launch a new war against Hamas

In our top story today, we ask if Trump's plan to take control of Gaza is possible. We decode the ground realities of Gaza and its neighbors.

'Gaza not for sale': Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House later today. Interestingly, Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump since he assumed office last month. Watch in for more details!

Trump-Netanyahu meeting: US officials say Trump focused on freeing all the hostages

Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Will ICC arrest warrant be enforced on Netanyahu as he visits Trump?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named retired Major General Eyal Zamir as Israel's new armed forces chief Saturday after his predecessor resigned last month taking responsibility for failing to stop Hamas's October 2023 attack.

Israel: PM Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new Israeli military chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to begin talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal in Washington, D.C. This statement comes just hours after the completion of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange under the first phase of the truce. The second phase is expected to involve the release of the remaining captives and discussions on a more permanent resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Key mediators Qatar & Egypt to join discussions on Gaza ceasefire

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israel & US plan talks on captives release, permanent truce

Hamas has released the names of three hostages to be freed today, including the father of the youngest hostage, in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners still held in Israeli jails.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hamas releases names of three Israeli hostages to be freed today

Thursday also marked the third hostage prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of 110 Palestinians by Israel and three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as part of the exchange. Watch in for more details!

Hamas Hostage Release: Five Thai Hostage Released By Hamas

Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners, who were released by Israel, have arrived in the West Bank. Israel's prison service confirmed the release of 110 prisoners as part of an agreement with Hamas for a truce in Gaza, which came into effect on January 19th.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Israeli releases 110 Palestinian prisoners

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM denounces 'shocking scenes' at hostage release

Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thai nationals, would be freed this week as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. This announcement came shortly after Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying aid deliveries to Gaza and jeopardizing the agreement.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Hamas to release 11 hostages this week

While the situation in Gaza remains tense, President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to "clean out" Gaza. Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt could take in the population, either temporarily or long-term. Watch in for more details!

Gaza Crisis | Palestinians: Trump plans to forcibly displace US

While the situation in Gaza remains tense, President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to "clean out" Gaza. Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt could take in the population, either temporarily or long-term.

Gaza Crisis: Trump urges Jordan, Egypt to take displaced Gazans

Gaza Crisis: Trump suggests moving people to Egypt, Jordan

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