Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned anti-war protests, claiming they strengthen Hamas and hinder hostage negotiations. He insisted defeating Hamas is essential to prevent future attacks and ensure Gaza is no longer a threat.

'October 7 will repeat': Netanyahu says Israelis calling to end war are 'strengthening Hamas' amid backlash from hostage families

Prime Minister Netanyahu said prospects for a partial ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas are over, insisting on the return of all hostages, and accusing Hamas of misleading negotiation efforts.

'I want everyone, both living and fallen': Netanyahu says partial hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas ‘is behind us’

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and four colleagues. Israel called al-Sharif a Hamas militant, sparking condemnation from media watchdogs who accused Israel of targeting journalists in the 22-month war.

Entire AlJazeera team of journalists, three others killed in israeli strikes on Gaza. Here is what happened

When he was asked about the destruction his occupation made in the strip, the Israeli PM said it was the result of booby traps set by Hamas. Netanyahu claimed that Hamas has apparently set multiple booby traps in the area.

'Destruction in Gaza is a result of booby traps by Hamas': Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu denied claims of starving Gaza’s civilians, blaming media distortion and Hamas. He announced plans to expand aid routes, including safe quarters, increased distribution points, and potential international cooperation.

‘Fake starving children’: Netanyahu slams Gaza famine claims; introduces three-step plan to improve aid distribution

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel won't occupy Gaza but aims to establish a civilian administration separate from Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, while ensuring safe corridors for humanitarian aid delivery.

'Best way to end war': Netanyahu says he doesn't want to 'occupy Gaza' as Israel prepares short-timeline offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu outlined his vision for Gaza, vowing to expose Hamas, which he called genocidal, and emphasising Israel’s right to defend itself from ongoing militant threats near its border.

'Demilitarisation, security zone, Hamas' surrender': Netanyahu reveals five-point plan for Gaza after the war

Israel awaits Netanyahu’s first global press conference since expanding the Gaza war. As internal divisions deepen, protests grow, with some demanding a hostage deal and others calling for Hamas’s defeat.

Far-right demands full takeover, families push for hostage deal: With Netanyahu's Gaza announcement hours away, here's all you need to know

Amid the chaos around the plan to take over Gaza, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday (August 8) that it was ready for a comprehensive deal with Israel to release all the hostages in Gaza. 

'WON'T BE A PICNIC': Hamas warns Netanyahu over Gaza takeover plan, says 'ready' to release all hostages

While living there in 2010, Obeid was among six players on the national team from Gaza who were turned back at the Jordanian border for "security reasons" on their way to a friendly in Mauritania.

‘Palestinian Pele’ Suleiman al-Obeid killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for full military occupation of Gaza, marking a major escalation in Israel's war strategy. The move has sparked sharp divisions within the cabinet and military, with the IDF warning of significant risks, including harm to hostages and a prolonged conflict.

'Full occupation of Gaza Strip': Netanyahu wants total Gaza takeover despite IDF resistance – Are there cracks in Tel Aviv?

Netanyahu, today, while speaking to Julien Lerisson, head of the Red Cross delegation in the region, accused Hamas of spreading "a lie of starvation to the world, while the real starvation is being inflicted on the hostages. 

'Hamas spreading lie of starvation': Netanyahu urges Red Cross Committee to provide food to Israeli hostages amid 'brutal abuse'

The family of Evyatar David said that their son only has a few days to live in this condition, adding, "Hamas is using our son, Evyatar, as a living experiment in a disgusting hunger campaign."

'Living skeleton digging own grave': Hamas releases clip of Israeli hostage, family urges Israel 'not to turn blind eye'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, citing intolerable suffering in Gaza.

'Human suffering in Gaza is intolerable': After France and UK, Canada to recognise Palestine state, says PM Carney

Trump earlier suggested the blame for the situation in Gaza lies with Hamas, and not Israel, which has cut off humanitarian aid deliveries on allegations that Hamas has been looting the aid.

US, Israel to run new food centres in Gaza? Trump says ‘going to get them food’

Israeli PM Netanyahu criticised UK PM Starmer's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, warning it rewards terrorism and endangers Britain, calling the move appeasement that will ultimately fail and backfire.

'Rewards monstrous terrorism': Netanyahu blasts Starmer over UK's plan to recognise Palestinian state

Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa stated Hamas must disarm and relinquish Gaza control, while Israel should fully withdraw, for peace and stability, during a UN conference on the two-state solution.

'Hamas must relinquish control': Palestinian PM calls on Hamas to surrender, disarm as France two-state solution for Israel, Palestine at UN

The Trump administration condemned a UN conference on the Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution, calling it unproductive, ill-timed, and a stunt that could empower Hamas and hinder genuine peace efforts.

‘A slap in the face’: US slams France’s ‘ill-timed’ push for Palestinian state, stays silent on Saudi role

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, becoming the first G7 nation to do so. Macron called the move essential for Middle East peace.

'Surrender to terror': France to become first G7 nation to recognise Palestine, Israel slams decision

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel won't accept Hamas's terms in ceasefire talks, warning the group not to mistake negotiation for weakness. The US has pulled out of mediation efforts, calling Hamas "not serious," and Israel has recalled its team from Qatar.

'Hamas acted in selfish way': Israel recalls negotiators, US walks away from Gaza talks - What went wrong?

Deaths of civilians seeking aid have become a regular occurrence in Gaza, with the authorities blaming Israeli fire as crowds facing chronic shortages of food and other essentials flock in huge numbers to aid centres.

Israeli forces kills 73 aid seekers, says Gaza civil defence agency

The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. 

Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages to be free 'very shortly', hopes to 'finish' war in Gaza 'quickly'

It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations.

20 Palestinians killed in a stampede near aid distribution site says Gaza Humanitarian Fund

"Gaza – we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week," Trump told reporters, echoing optimism he had previously voiced on July 4. But on the ground, there seem to be little to no signs of a breakthrough.

Trump says he'll get Gaza 'STRAIGHTENED OUT' in a week, even as Israeli strikes kill 8 children collecting water

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'October 7 will repeat': Netanyahu says Israelis calling to end war are 'strengthening Hamas' amid backlash from hostage families

Netanyahu says partial hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas ‘is behind us’

Entire AlJazeera team of journalists, 3 others killed in israeli strikes on Gaza

'Destruction in Gaza is a result of booby traps by Hamas': Netanyahu

Netanyahu slams Gaza famine claims; introduces plan to improve aid distribution

Netanyahu says he doesn't want to 'occupy Gaza' as Israel prepares for offensive

Netanyahu reveals five-point plan for Gaza after the war

With Netanyahu's Gaza announcement hours away, here's all you need to know

'WON'T BE A PICNIC': Hamas warns Netanyahu over Gaza takeover plan

‘Palestinian Pele’ Suleiman al-Obeid killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza strip

'Full occupation': Netanyahu wants total Gaza takeover despite IDF resistance

Netanyahu urges Red Cross Committee to provide food to Israeli hostages

'Living skeleton digging own grave': Hamas releases clip of Israeli hostage

'Human suffering in Gaza is intolerable': After France and UK, Canada to recognise Palestine state, says PM Carney

US, Israel to run new food centres in Gaza? Trump says ‘going to get them food’

Netanyahu blasts Starmer over UK's plan to recognise Palestinian state

'Hamas must relinquish control': Palestinian PM asks Hamas to surrender, disarm

‘A slap in the face’: US slams France’s ‘ill-timed’ push for Palestinian state

France to become first G7 nation to recognise Palestine, Israel slams decision

Israel recalls negotiators, US walks away from Gaza talks - What went wrong?

Israeli forces kills 73 aid seekers, says Gaza civil defence agency

Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages to be free 'very shortly'

20 Palestinians killed in a stampede near aid distribution site

Trump says he'll get Gaza 'STRAIGHTENED OUT' in week, even as truce talks stall