The US says Benjamin Netanyahu might be prolonging the Gaza war for political gains. Meanwhile, Israel carried out a targeted airstrike on the UNWRA school in central Gaza. Find out more in our next report.

IDF says Hamas was inside UNWRA premises

The proposed ceasefire agreement between US President Joe Biden and Gaza was described by a senior Hamas official as "just words" on Thursday, and the Palestinian organization has not received any formal pledges on a truce.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas claims proposed Gaza ceasefire deal was 'just words'

Ambassador Daniel Shek, Head of diplomacy for the Hostages Forum shares insights with WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen during their conversation. Watch in for more details!

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Israel hit a Gaza school on Thursday with what it described as a targeted airstrike on up to 30 Hamas fighters inside, while a Hamas official said 40 people including women and children were killed as they sheltered in the UN site.

Dozens reported killed in strike on Gaza school that Israel says targeted Hamas

Amid the ongoing ceasefire talks, the Israeli army has said that it has carried out a deadly strike on a UN school in central Gaza which it claims houses a Hamas compound.

Israel pounds central Gaza; claims deadly strike on 'Hamas compound'

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These bills and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

<h2>America supports Israel</h2>

Titled the US House's "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act",&nbsp;Reuters reports that the contentious vote ended with 247 lawmakers in favour and 155 against. This includes support from 42 Democrats.&nbsp;

Notably, none of the Republicans voted "nay," although two opted to vote "present" instead of an "aye".

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In s statement, as reported by AFP, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said, "Today's vote draws a line in the sand for lawless action by ICC officials."

"The US firmly stands with Israel and refuses to allow international bureaucrats to baselessly issue arrest warrants to Israeli leadership for false crimes," he added.

<h2>Will it become a law?</h2>

While the bill is not expected to become law, as per the report, it underscores the strong backing for Israel in Congress amidst international criticism of its Gaza campaign.&nbsp;

Last month, the White House had also condemned the ICC's decision to seek these arrest warrants.

It is unlikely to take up the measure for a vote in the Senate, which has a narrow Democratic majority.

However, if it were to pass, the legislation would impose sanctions on individuals involved in ICC prosecutions of Americans or citizens of US allies who are not members of the ICC, such as Israel.&nbsp;

These sanctions would include barring entry to the US, revoking visas, and restricting them from property transactions in the nation.

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<h2>ICC's stand</h2>

Recently, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said that after more than seven months into the conflict in Gaza, there were reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and&nbsp;his defence chief "bear criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Khan also sought to penalise three Hamas leaders for the same.

Netanyahu, however, called the ICC's decision absurd, arguing that it targets all of Israel.

The Gaza conflict escalated dramatically last October, when Israel launched an extensive air and ground offensive in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas. This was retaliation for a brutal Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, which left around 1,200 people dead and over 250 taken hostages, according to Israeli figures.&nbsp;

Currently, approximately 120 hostages remain in Gaza.

Meanwhile, according to local health authorities, the Israeli military's retaliatory campaign has resulted in over 36,000 deaths in densely populated Gaza. They also&nbsp;report that thousands of bodies remain buried under rubble.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a legislation that seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These bills and the subsequent sanctions are in response to the ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to the ongoing war in Gaza. America supports Israel Titled the US House's "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act", Reuters reports that the contentious vote ended with 247 lawmakers in favour and 155 against. This includes support from 42 Democrats. Notably, none of the Republicans voted "nay," although two opted to vote "present" instead of an "aye". Also read | Forest fires triggered by Hezbollah rockets spread through northern Israel In s statement, as reported by AFP, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said, "Today's vote draws a line in the sand for lawless action by ICC officials." "The US firmly stands with Israel and refuses to allow international bureaucrats to baselessly issue arrest warrants to Israeli leadership for false crimes," he added. Will it become a law? While the bill is not expected to become law, as per the report, it underscores the strong backing for Israel in Congress amidst international criticism of its Gaza campaign. Last month, the White House had also condemned the ICC's decision to seek these arrest warrants. It is unlikely to take up the measure for a vote in the Senate, which has a narrow Democratic majority. However, if it were to pass, the legislation would impose sanctions on individuals involved in ICC prosecutions of Americans or citizens of US allies who are not members of the ICC, such as Israel. These sanctions would include barring entry to the US, revoking visas, and restricting them from property transactions in the nation. Also read | Japan’s Nagasaki snubs Israel: No invite to peace ceremony, calls for truce in Gaza ICC's stand Recently, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said that after more than seven months into the conflict in Gaza, there were reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief "bear criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Khan also sought to penalise three Hamas leaders for the same. Netanyahu, however, called the ICC's decision absurd, arguing that it targets all of Israel. The Gaza conflict escalated dramatically last October, when Israel launched an extensive air and ground offensive in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas. This was retaliation for a brutal Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, which left around 1,200 people dead and over 250 taken hostages, according to Israeli figures. Currently, approximately 120 hostages remain in Gaza. Meanwhile, according to local health authorities, the Israeli military's retaliatory campaign has resulted in over 36,000 deaths in densely populated Gaza. They also report that thousands of bodies remain buried under rubble. (With inputs from agencies)

Republican-led US House votes to sanction ICC, defends Israel against war crime charges

As Israel continues with its assault on Rafah a months old campaign with the slogan, 'All eyes on Rafah' has picked up steam, as a call for awareness for the ongoing war in Gaza. Watch to know more!

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Jun 5) said that his country was all set for a "very strong action in the north" stating that his forces would restore security "one way or another" after the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched missiles triggering forest fires across the region.

The exchanges have intensified between Israel and the Lebanon-backed militant group over the past week, with Israel launching strikes into Lebanese territory.&nbsp;

"Whoever thinks that they can harm us and we will sit idly by is making a big mistake. We are prepared for a very strong action in the north," Netanyahu said during a tour of the area. "In one way or another, we will restore security to the north."

Hezbollah said that it hit several Israeli positions during the day, including a "guided missile" strike on an "Iron Dome platform in the Ramot Naftali barracks".

Netanyahu's coalition partners National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, in recent days, have called for immediate action to strengthen security across northern Israel.

"They burn us here, all Hezbollah strongholds should also burn and be destroyed. WAR!" Ben Gvir said on Tuesday in a Telegram post.

Smotrich on Monday said, "We must move the security strip from inside Israeli territory in the Galilee to southern Lebanon, including a ground invasion, occupation of the territory and distancing Hezbollah terrorists and hundreds of thousands of Lebanese among whom Hezbollah hides to the other side of the Litani river," nearly 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the border.

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<h2>Forest fires triggered by Hezbollah rockets spread through northern Israel</h2>

Netanyahu's remarks come as Hezbollah launched missiles targeting northern Israel that triggered forest fires across the region on Tuesday (June 4).&nbsp;

The Israeli authorities said that they had initiated rescue efforts to contain the spread of fire that engulfed residential areas in border towns and villages.

Israel Fire and Rescue Services released a statement saying that the fires began on Monday (June 3) and had already shrouded thousands of acres of land.&nbsp;

"As of this time, there are three active sites" near the border with Lebanon, the Israel Fire and Rescue Service posted on X earlier Tuesday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Jun 5) said that his country was all set for a "very strong action in the north" stating that his forces would restore security "one way or another" after the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched missiles triggering forest fires across the region.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Jun 5) said that his country was all set for a "very strong action in the north" stating that his forces would restore security "one way or another" after the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched missiles triggering forest fires across the region. The exchanges have intensified between Israel and the Lebanon-backed militant group over the past week, with Israel launching strikes into Lebanese territory. "Whoever thinks that they can harm us and we will sit idly by is making a big mistake. We are prepared for a very strong action in the north," Netanyahu said during a tour of the area. "In one way or another, we will restore security to the north." Hezbollah said that it hit several Israeli positions during the day, including a "guided missile" strike on an "Iron Dome platform in the Ramot Naftali barracks". Netanyahu's coalition partners National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, in recent days, have called for immediate action to strengthen security across northern Israel. "They burn us here, all Hezbollah strongholds should also burn and be destroyed. WAR!" Ben Gvir said on Tuesday in a Telegram post. Smotrich on Monday said, "We must move the security strip from inside Israeli territory in the Galilee to southern Lebanon, including a ground invasion, occupation of the territory and distancing Hezbollah terrorists and hundreds of thousands of Lebanese among whom Hezbollah hides to the other side of the Litani river," nearly 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the border. Also read: Gaza war: Israel phasing out use of military-run detention camps Forest fires triggered by Hezbollah rockets spread through northern Israel Netanyahu's remarks come as Hezbollah launched missiles targeting northern Israel that triggered forest fires across the region on Tuesday (June 4). The Israeli authorities said that they had initiated rescue efforts to contain the spread of fire that engulfed residential areas in border towns and villages. Israel Fire and Rescue Services released a statement saying that the fires began on Monday (June 3) and had already shrouded thousands of acres of land. "As of this time, there are three active sites" near the border with Lebanon, the Israel Fire and Rescue Service posted on X earlier Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli PM Netanyahu says country prepared for ‘very intense operation’ on Lebanon border

Rescue teams are battling the massive fires that engulf large suedes of Northern Israel. The blazes were set off by rockets launched from neighbouring Lebanon by militant group Hezbollah.

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Israel announced a new military campaign against Hamas in central Gaza on Wednesday and Palestinian medics said airstrikes there had killed dozens of people ahead of talks between U.S. and Qatari mediators to try to finalise a ceasefire deal.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel steps up military offensive in Gaza as US presses for ceasefire

Israeli justice officials said on Wednesday (June 5) that the country was phasing out the use of military-run detention camps for Palestinians captured during the Gaza war where rights groups have alleged there has been abuse of inmates.

Israeli justice officials said on Wednesday (June 5) that the country was phasing out the use of military-run detention camps for Palestinians captured during the Gaza war where rights groups have alleged there has been abuse of inmates. State attorneys told the Supreme Court that inmates held at the Sde Teiman site would be gradually transported to permanent holding facilities, the news agency Reuters reported. The Sde Teiman site was opened following Hamas' unprecedented attack against Israel in October last year that sparked the Gaza war. Reuters reported that the transfers had started and most prisoners would be relocated within a couple of weeks. 700 inmates moved to Ofer, more to be transferred soon On Wednesday, state attorney Aner Helman, responding to a petition filed by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, told the Supreme Court that 700 inmates had already been moved to Ofer, a military stockade in the West Bank. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Experts warn famine possibly underway in northern Gaza Another 500 were slated to be transferred in the coming weeks, leaving 200 at Sde Teiman. Reuters further reported that Israel was also investigating the deaths of Palestinians captured during the Gaza war as well as the Sde Teiman facility. Israel announces new military campaign in central Gaza In the latest news from the Gaza war, the Israeli military on Wednesday announced a new military campaign against Hamas in central Gaza. This came as Palestinian health officials said that at least 44 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes in central Gaza Strip areas since Tuesday. Also watch | Rafah offensive: Can Netanyahu be arrested for Gaza war crimes? | WION Decodes × The Israeli military, meanwhile, said jets were hitting Hamas militant targets in central Gaza while ground forces were operating "in a focused manner with guidance from intelligence" in the area of Al-Bureij- a refugee settlement. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Israel phasing out use of military-run detention camps for captured Palestinians

“There needs to be a two-state solution, a transition to a two-state solution. That's my biggest disagreement with Bibi Netanyahu,” Biden says. Biden said that Arab assistance in the post-war stabilization of Gaza could extend to Saudi Arabia. Watch to know more.

Israel war: Biden backs off from comments on Netanyahu, says 'have disagreement over post-war Gaza'

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7.

<h2>Hostages Identified</h2>

The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell.&nbsp;

As per the Israeli military, the four men were held by the Palestinian Islamist group, which now has their bodies.

Videos posted by Hamas last month had shown all four men alive. However, Hamas as per Reuters later claimed that Popplewell died from wounds inflicted by an Israeli air strike when posting his video last month.

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Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, stated that new intelligence led to the confirmation of their deaths. He said that the military believes the four men were killed together in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, several months ago while Israeli forces were active in the area.

"We assess that the four of them were killed while together in the area of Khan Yunis during our operation there against Hamas."

Hagari assured that the circumstances of their deaths are being thoroughly investigated, with findings to be shared transparently with the families first&nbsp;and then with the public.

Chaim Peri, who was 80, was at his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas attack. In a conversation with Reuters, his son recounted that Peri tried to protect his wife by hiding her behind a sofa and eventually surrendered to the gunmen to save her.&nbsp;

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Amiram Cooper and Yoram Metzger, also from Nir Oz, were captured along with their wives, who were later released during a brief truce in November.

Nadav Popplewell was taken along with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim. His brother was killed during the attack, and his mother was freed in the November truce.

<h2>Greatly saddened</h2>

Reacting to the Israeli military update on the Oct 7 hostages, and the death of Israeli-British Popplewell, British foreign minister David Cameron said he was "greatly saddened to hear about the death".

"We reiterate our demand for Hamas to send all hostages home," he added.

Of the more than 250 individuals kidnapped on October 7, around 120 remain in Gaza, with many others having been declared dead by Israeli authorities.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7. Hostages Identified The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell.

The Israeli military, on Monday (June 3) confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7. Hostages Identified The four hostages have been identified as 80-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, 84-year-old Amiram Cooper, and 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell. As per the Israeli military, the four men were held by the Palestinian Islamist group, which now has their bodies. Videos posted by Hamas last month had shown all four men alive. However, Hamas as per Reuters later claimed that Popplewell died from wounds inflicted by an Israeli air strike when posting his video last month. Also read | Israeli embassy endorses ‘amazing’ Indian beaches after Maldives ban on entry over Gaza war Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, stated that new intelligence led to the confirmation of their deaths. He said that the military believes the four men were killed together in Khan Yunis, a southern city in Gaza, several months ago while Israeli forces were active in the area. "We assess that the four of them were killed while together in the area of Khan Yunis during our operation there against Hamas." Hagari assured that the circumstances of their deaths are being thoroughly investigated, with findings to be shared transparently with the families first and then with the public. Chaim Peri, who was 80, was at his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas attack. In a conversation with Reuters, his son recounted that Peri tried to protect his wife by hiding her behind a sofa and eventually surrendered to the gunmen to save her. Also read | Netanyahu deems Biden’s Gaza proposal ‘partial’ but says plan can kick off without full agreement Amiram Cooper and Yoram Metzger, also from Nir Oz, were captured along with their wives, who were later released during a brief truce in November. Nadav Popplewell was taken along with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim. His brother was killed during the attack, and his mother was freed in the November truce. Greatly saddened Reacting to the Israeli military update on the Oct 7 hostages, and the death of Israeli-British Popplewell, British foreign minister David Cameron said he was "greatly saddened to hear about the death". "We reiterate our demand for Hamas to send all hostages home," he added. Of the more than 250 individuals kidnapped on October 7, around 120 remain in Gaza, with many others having been declared dead by Israeli authorities. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer&nbsp;quoted by AFP news agency.&nbsp;However, Netanyahu reportedly indicated that the plan could commence even without all terms being fully agreed upon.

Biden introduced an Israeli three-phase plan to halt the conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas as well as rebuilding the Gaza Strip.

"The outline that President Biden presented is partial," Mencer said while quoting Netanyahu. Speaking over the plan, Mencer elaborated that "the war will be stopped for the purpose of returning the hostages" but there will be subsequent discussions. These discussions, as per the AFP report, will be on ensuring that Israel can root out the militant group from Gaza completely.

In a separate statement, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire without its conditions being met. He said that these assertions were "incorrect."

Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right coalition partner, criticised Biden's proposal and called it "irresponsible." He argued that the plan would end the war without fulfilling the cabinet's clear objective of destroying Hamas.

Ben Gvir warned his party would "break up the government."

Contrarily, opposition leader Yair Lapid, a centrist and former prime minister, urged the government to consider Biden's proposal and pledged to support Netanyahu if far-right coalition partners abandoned the government.

Netanyahu has been reiterating that Israel's primary goal remains the destruction of Hamas and the recovery of captives held in Gaza.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Hezbollah has launched a drone squadron towards the Israeli military’s Galilee formation headquarters.

<h2>Slovenia delays Palestinian state recognition</h2>

In Slovenia, the conservative opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) has filed a proposal for an advisory referendum on a decree for Palestine statehood recognition. This motion filed by the opposition will now delay the parliamentary vote by about 30 days.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer quoted by AFP news agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed US President Joe Biden's Gaza proposal for a truce as 'partial', as per a government spokesman David Mencer quoted by AFP news agency. However, Netanyahu reportedly indicated that the plan could commence even without all terms being fully agreed upon. Biden introduced an Israeli three-phase plan to halt the conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas as well as rebuilding the Gaza Strip. "The outline that President Biden presented is partial," Mencer said while quoting Netanyahu. Speaking over the plan, Mencer elaborated that "the war will be stopped for the purpose of returning the hostages" but there will be subsequent discussions. These discussions, as per the AFP report, will be on ensuring that Israel can root out the militant group from Gaza completely. In a separate statement, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire without its conditions being met. He said that these assertions were "incorrect." Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right coalition partner, criticised Biden's proposal and called it "irresponsible." He argued that the plan would end the war without fulfilling the cabinet's clear objective of destroying Hamas. Ben Gvir warned his party would "break up the government." Contrarily, opposition leader Yair Lapid, a centrist and former prime minister, urged the government to consider Biden's proposal and pledged to support Netanyahu if far-right coalition partners abandoned the government. Netanyahu has been reiterating that Israel's primary goal remains the destruction of Hamas and the recovery of captives held in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has launched a drone squadron towards the Israeli military’s Galilee formation headquarters. Slovenia delays Palestinian state recognition In Slovenia, the conservative opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) has filed a proposal for an advisory referendum on a decree for Palestine statehood recognition. This motion filed by the opposition will now delay the parliamentary vote by about 30 days. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, on Saturday (Jun 1) and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to work on the deal to release hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza after the October 7 attack.&nbsp;

<h2>At least 120,000 rally in Tel Aviv</h2>

While Israel has faced months of near-weekly protests since Netanyahu returned to power due to his government’s various policies, including the proposed judicial overhaul and more recently the war in Gaza, Saturday’s rally was said to be one of the largest since Hamas’ October 7 attack.&nbsp;

Israelis have also called on Netanyahu to resign and for the country to hold early elections.

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Organisers of the protest, as per Times of Israel said some 120,000 demonstrators attended the Tel Aviv rally. Similar rallies reportedly took place in several places across the country.&nbsp;

The rally was also marked by clashes, speeches and massive banners one of which according to images from the protest read “Biden save them from Netanyahu,” seemingly speaking about the hostages, which Hamas took back to Gaza after attacking Israel on October 7.&nbsp;

<h2>Police and protesters clash</h2>

Protesters, during the rally on Saturday, clashed with the police, according to Israeli media reports and videos on social media.&nbsp;

A report by Haaretz said two protesters were arrested and that the police used a sound cannon to disperse the thousands of demonstrators gathered.&nbsp;

Israeli news site, Ynet reported that the police had also brought a water cannon to the rally but did not use it.&nbsp;

At least 14 police officers including Chief Superintendent Avi Ofer and the deputy commander of the Tel Aviv Police Department, were injured during clashes with the protesters, reported Ynet.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Thank you, President Biden’</h2>

Protesters thanked United States President Joe Biden for his speech which called on the Israeli government and Hamas to accept the recent ceasefire proposal by Israel and end the ongoing war in Gaza.&nbsp;

Biden, on Friday (May 31) unveiled a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-biden-details-new-three-phase-ceasefire-proposal-by-israel-amid-gaza-war-what-is-it-about-727842">three-phase Israeli proposal</a> to Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war. If accepted, the deal in question would lead to a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and the release of hostages held by the militant group.&nbsp;

“A step away from a victory that will never come, we’re surrounded by enemies, the whole world’s against us,” said the former head of the finance ministry’s budget department, Shaul Meridor at the rally, referring to Netanyahu’s repeated claims that Israel is close to victory. &nbsp;

He added, “Last night, we received a reminder of what a real leader looks like, who cares for Israel’s future and not his own. Thank you, President Biden.”&nbsp;

Hostages and Missing Families Forum, on Saturday night also called for mass protests warning that there would be “very strong attempts to torpedo the deal”.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli ministers threaten to quit</h2>

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, two members of the Israeli PM’s right-wing coalition, have threatened to quit if the latest Gaza ceasefire deal is accepted, potentially leading to the collapse of the governing coalition.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition Yair Lapid pledged to back the government if the Israeli PM accepted the plan.&nbsp;

Smotrich, in a post on social media, said he told Netanyahu he would “not be part of a government that agrees to the proposed outline and ends the war without destroying Hamas and bringing back all the hostages”.&nbsp;

Similarly, Ben-Gvir called the deal “reckless” and one that “constitutes a victory for terrorism and a security threat to the State of Israel”. He also vowed to “dissolve the government” rather than agree to the proposal.&nbsp;

Notably, Biden during his speech had warned that some people in the governing coalition have “made it clear” that they want to “occupy Gaza.”&nbsp;

He added, “Well, I’ve urged leadership in Israel to stand behind this deal, despite whatever pressure comes.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, on Saturday (Jun 1) and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to work on the deal to release hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza after the October 7 attack.

Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, on Saturday (Jun 1) and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to work on the deal to release hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza after the October 7 attack. At least 120,000 rally in Tel Aviv While Israel has faced months of near-weekly protests since Netanyahu returned to power due to his government’s various policies, including the proposed judicial overhaul and more recently the war in Gaza, Saturday’s rally was said to be one of the largest since Hamas’ October 7 attack. Israelis have also called on Netanyahu to resign and for the country to hold early elections. WATCH | Israel urges Netanyahu to 'stand up & publicly accept' truce deal Organisers of the protest, as per Times of Israel said some 120,000 demonstrators attended the Tel Aviv rally. Similar rallies reportedly took place in several places across the country. The rally was also marked by clashes, speeches and massive banners one of which according to images from the protest read “Biden save them from Netanyahu,” seemingly speaking about the hostages, which Hamas took back to Gaza after attacking Israel on October 7. Police and protesters clash Protesters, during the rally on Saturday, clashed with the police, according to Israeli media reports and videos on social media. A report by Haaretz said two protesters were arrested and that the police used a sound cannon to disperse the thousands of demonstrators gathered. Israeli news site, Ynet reported that the police had also brought a water cannon to the rally but did not use it. At least 14 police officers including Chief Superintendent Avi Ofer and the deputy commander of the Tel Aviv Police Department, were injured during clashes with the protesters, reported Ynet. ‘Thank you, President Biden’ Protesters thanked United States President Joe Biden for his speech which called on the Israeli government and Hamas to accept the recent ceasefire proposal by Israel and end the ongoing war in Gaza. Biden, on Friday (May 31) unveiled a three-phase Israeli proposal to Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war. If accepted, the deal in question would lead to a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and the release of hostages held by the militant group. “A step away from a victory that will never come, we’re surrounded by enemies, the whole world’s against us,” said the former head of the finance ministry’s budget department, Shaul Meridor at the rally, referring to Netanyahu’s repeated claims that Israel is close to victory. He added, “Last night, we received a reminder of what a real leader looks like, who cares for Israel’s future and not his own. Thank you, President Biden.” Hostages and Missing Families Forum, on Saturday night also called for mass protests warning that there would be “very strong attempts to torpedo the deal”. Israeli ministers threaten to quit Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, two members of the Israeli PM’s right-wing coalition, have threatened to quit if the latest Gaza ceasefire deal is accepted, potentially leading to the collapse of the governing coalition. Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition Yair Lapid pledged to back the government if the Israeli PM accepted the plan. Smotrich, in a post on social media, said he told Netanyahu he would “not be part of a government that agrees to the proposed outline and ends the war without destroying Hamas and bringing back all the hostages”. Similarly, Ben-Gvir called the deal “reckless” and one that “constitutes a victory for terrorism and a security threat to the State of Israel”. He also vowed to “dissolve the government” rather than agree to the proposal. Notably, Biden during his speech had warned that some people in the governing coalition have “made it clear” that they want to “occupy Gaza.” He added, “Well, I’ve urged leadership in Israel to stand behind this deal, despite whatever pressure comes.” (With inputs from agencies)

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