Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will “allow” Gazans to leave amid the ongoing Israel–Gaza war. The announcement comes as the conflict intensifies and global pressure mounts for civilian safety.

Israel-Gaza War: Netanyahu Pushes For Palestinians' Departure As Egypt Seeks 60-day Truce

Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal for the “defeat of Hamas” after an hours-long meeting. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to take over Gaza City and provide humanitarian aid to starving civilians in the territory.&nbsp;“The Political-Security Cabinet approved the Prime Minister’s proposal for the defeat of Hamas. The IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” Netanyahu’s office said on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני אישר את הצעת ראש הממשלה להכרעת החמאס. צה&quot;ל ייערך להשתלטות על העיר עזה תוך אספקת סיוע הומניטרי לאוכלוסייה האזרחית מחוץ לאזורי הלחימה.&mdash; ראש ממשלת ישראל (@IsraeliPM_heb) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM_heb/status/1953645399891120210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The statement added that the majority of the cabinet members believed that the “alternative plan” presented to them would not achieve “the defeat of Hamas nor the return of the hostages.”&nbsp;While the statement did not elaborate on the alternative plan presented to the security cabinet, it likely refers to the proposal presented by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who has opposed the Israeli prime minister’s plans over humanitarian concerns and risking the lives of the hostages.&nbsp;Despite his plans for taking over the territory, Netanyahu said that his country has no intention of annexing Gaza. “We want Gaza to be taken over by a governing body. No plans to annexe Gaza.” He added that rather than occupation, Israel aims to establish a “defence parameter around Gaza” to ensure security without territorial expansion.&nbsp;The majority of cabinet members also backed five principles for ending the war with Hamas: 1. Disarming Hamas of its weapons. 2. Return of all hostages - both the living and the deceased. 3. Demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip. 4. Israeli security control over the Gaza Strip. 5. Establishment of an alternative civilian administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority.&nbsp;Meanwhile, protests have erupted across the country as Israelis accuse the government of continuing the war for political gains. However, Netanyahu has pushed for a complete takeover of Gaza despite international and domestic pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch | Israel-Gaza War: Netanyahu Rules Out Annexing Gaza, Blames Hamas for Humanitarian Crisis&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-netanyahu-rules-out-annexing-gaza-blames-hamas-for-humanitarian-crisis-1754578756109/embed

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to take over Gaza City and provide humanitarian aid to starving civilians in the territory.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal for the “defeat of Hamas” after an hours-long meeting. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to take over Gaza City and provide humanitarian aid to starving civilians in the territory. “The Political-Security Cabinet approved the Prime Minister’s proposal for the defeat of Hamas. The IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” Netanyahu’s office said on X.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to take over Gaza City and provide humanitarian aid to starving civilians in the territory.

Netanyahu’s proposal to take over Gaza City gets final cabinet approval: What’s next in Israel-Hamas war?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (August 3) urged the International Committee of the Red Cross to take immediate action to provide food and medical care to Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as he accused Hamas of spreading a "lie of starvation" to the world.This comes a day after Hamas released a video of an Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, as they hold him hostage in a tunnel in Gaza. David's family stressed that their son is deliberately and "cynically starved in the Hamas tunnels in Gaza — a living skeleton buried alive".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, who are suffering brutal physical and psychological abuse.”“The world cannot remain indifferent in the face of images that recall Nazi crimes,” he said.Netanyahu further called on the international committee to denounce Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The Israeli PM further asked them to stop all direct and indirect support for the groups, arguing that their actions are a clear violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions.David's family, on Saturday, 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."In the heartbreaking video, the hostage is seen crossing off dates on a calendar on the tunnel's wall. The family of Evyatar David stressed that they are forced to witness their beloved son in this condition.At the end of the video, David is seen digging his own grave, as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to worry about him and other hostages. &nbsp;While digging, he said that he is feeling “weaker and weaker” by the day, and heading toward death.The family further urged Israel and the international community to ensure that David receives food and is released from Hamas' captivity. "Israel and the international community must oppose Hamas’s cruelty and ensure that our Evyatar immediately receives proper nutrition."

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. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (August 3) urged the International Committee of the Red Cross to take immediate action to provide food and medical care to Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as he accused Hamas of spreading a "lie of starvation" to the world. This comes a day after Hamas released a video of an Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, as they hold him hostage in a tunnel in Gaza. David's family stressed that their son is deliberately and "cynically starved in the Hamas tunnels in Gaza — a living skeleton buried alive". 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, who are suffering brutal physical and psychological abuse.” “The world cannot remain indifferent in the face of images that recall Nazi crimes,” he said. Netanyahu further called on the international committee to denounce Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The Israeli PM further asked them to stop all direct and indirect support for the groups, arguing that their actions are a clear violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions. David's family, on Saturday, 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." In the heartbreaking video, the hostage is seen crossing off dates on a calendar on the tunnel's wall. The family of Evyatar David stressed that they are forced to witness their beloved son in this condition. At the end of the video, David is seen digging his own grave, as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to worry about him and other hostages. While digging, he said that he is feeling “weaker and weaker” by the day, and heading toward death. The family further urged Israel and the international community to ensure that David receives food and is released from Hamas' captivity. "Israel and the international community must oppose Hamas’s cruelty and ensure that our Evyatar immediately receives proper nutrition."

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.&nbsp;

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

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 31) had a slight change in tone while addressing the Gaza humanitarian crisis, as he said that the fastest way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is for Hamas to "surrender". This comes amid US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;Trump took to Truth Social, posting that Hamas has to surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.&nbsp;“The fastest way to end the Humanitarian Crises in Gaza is for Hamas to SURRENDER AND RELEASE THE HOSTAGES!!!," the US president said in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;Although Trump has been a vivid supporter of Netanyahu, earlier this week, he acknowledged that there is a "real starvation in Gaza", while the Israeli PM claims there is no starvation.&nbsp;According to the World Health Organisation, there have been 63 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza in July, while 24 of them were children under the age of five.<h2>Witkoff meets Netanyahu</h2>Meanwhile, Witkoff is currently meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem, according to the Prime Minister's Office. Netanyahu also shared a pair of pictures of the two speaking; however, the details have not been revealed yet.&nbsp;Notably, this is Witkoff's first public visit to Israel since May, which comes amid the Gaza starvation crisis.&nbsp;Moreover, an American doctor has invited Trump's Middle East envoy to visit the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, where he is currently working, to show them the starving children. “There are children who are starving. I’ve seen them with my own eyes,” Dr Thomas Adamkiewicz, a paediatrician, told the BBC. “This is barbaric. It’s a crime scene.”<h2>US sanctions Palestinian Authority</h2>The US State Department on Thursday said that it will impose sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and members of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation as it accused them of undermining peace efforts.&nbsp;It further prevents those targeted from receiving visas to travel to the United States, according to the statement. “It is in our national security interests to impose consequences and hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments and undermining the prospects for peace,” the statement reads.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump took to Truth Social, posting that Hamas has to surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes amid US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 31) had a slight change in tone while addressing the Gaza humanitarian crisis, as he said that the fastest way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is for Hamas to "surrender". This comes amid US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump took to Truth Social, posting that Hamas has to surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The fastest way to end the Humanitarian Crises in Gaza is for Hamas to SURRENDER AND RELEASE THE HOSTAGES!!!," the US president said in a Truth Social post. Although Trump has been a vivid supporter of Netanyahu, earlier this week, he acknowledged that there is a "real starvation in Gaza", while the Israeli PM claims there is no starvation. According to the World Health Organisation, there have been 63 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza in July, while 24 of them were children under the age of five. Witkoff meets Netanyahu Meanwhile, Witkoff is currently meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem, according to the Prime Minister's Office. Netanyahu also shared a pair of pictures of the two speaking; however, the details have not been revealed yet. Notably, this is Witkoff's first public visit to Israel since May, which comes amid the Gaza starvation crisis. Moreover, an American doctor has invited Trump's Middle East envoy to visit the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, where he is currently working, to show them the starving children. “There are children who are starving. I’ve seen them with my own eyes,” Dr Thomas Adamkiewicz, a paediatrician, told the BBC. “This is barbaric. It’s a crime scene.” US sanctions Palestinian Authority The US State Department on Thursday said that it will impose sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and members of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation as it accused them of undermining peace efforts. It further prevents those targeted from receiving visas to travel to the United States, according to the statement. “It is in our national security interests to impose consequences and hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments and undermining the prospects for peace,” the statement reads.

Trump took to Truth Social, posting that Hamas has to surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes amid US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'RELEASE THE HOSTAGES': Trump says Hamas surrender would end Gaza crisis as envoy Steve Witkoff meets Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost the decisive parliamentary majority, with the departure of major ultra-Orthodox allies. This means that there is a strong possibility of early elections, although not immediately. United Torah Judaism, led by Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael factions with 7 seats, and the Shas Aryeh Deri with 11 seats, recently left the coalition, reducing the number of coalition seats to a mere 49 seats in the Knesset of 120 seats. Yet new elections are not imminent. The government will fall only if there is a key vote on any issue, particularly disbanding the Knesset. If those parties do not join such a vote, that would bring down the government; it would not matter. The Knesset will be back from its break in October, thus giving an appropriate window of time for Netanyahu. As of now, it could hold indefinitely as a minority government.<h2>Who is Yuli Edelstein? Why is he the scapegoat?</h2>Yuli Edelstein, a former prisoner of Zion in the Soviet Union, immigrated to Israel in 1987. He is the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs &amp; Defence Committee, tasked with the new legislation to regulate IDF conscription for ultra‑Orthodox Haredi men.&nbsp;"The committee I chair will only produce a real draft law that will significantly increase the IDF's recruitment base. … They are fighting for us, I will fight for them," said Edelstein as quoted by Israel National News.Under his leadership, a framework was drafted which seems non-negotiable to the Haredi man. He has pushed for sanctions on draft dodgers and refused to endorse a broadly diluted exemption bill. &nbsp;He reportedly said that without these sanctions, it would not be a conscription law, but a bluffing law."There will be personal and institutional sanctions… We want to bring soldiers to the IDF, and therefore, the law that comes out of this committee will include a comprehensive and inclusive answer." Edelstein quoted by the Times of Israel.Netanyahu unconvincingly tried to replace him, but failed to do so. Edelstien has reportedly said he is representing that side of the voter base whose families are sacrificing for the whims and wishes of the ultra-Orthodox jews.<h2>Heradi dictate the stability of the Knesset</h2>For the entire history of Israel, the ultra-Orthodox of the Jewish population have been by definition isolationists and are very little integrated into the modern institutions of parliamentary democracy, and have also enjoyed a blanket draft exemption from the IDF conscription. The community prefers to stay inside the Sheebat.Each time any government has tried to pass a law in the Knesset which is too punitive and tries to conscript them in a framework of punishment for trying to avoid drafting, they have turned around and left the coalition. This becomes of paramount interest at the time of war, such as now. It has displeased and angered the common Israeli citizen for a long time. Israelis have taken to the courts over the issue, and the Supreme Court has ruled numerous times that there must be legislation in Israel that eventually drafts the ultra-Orthodox Haredi man to establish equality between the citizens.<h2>Netanyahu will 'do anything to stay in power'</h2>From 1996 to 2022 (the last election in Israel), Benjamin Netanyahu and his party Likud, in his entire political career, have never secured a clear majority. The highest was 36 seats in 2020. Each time, these ultra-Orthodox parties have held a major lever within the Knesset.&nbsp;But the ultra-Orthodox party and other parties do not have an interest in an early election. They have enjoyed a significantly better situation and are unlikely to have the same in any other government, according to all polls. This is just a ceremonial exit to hold a sword over Netanyahu's government. This also leads from the fact that most Israeli governments, almost all of them, have never depended on the Arab-Israeli parties for a majority in the Knesset. Specifically, the 2018 government of Netanyahu fell because of the Haredi military draft law.It is one of the issues that divides the right wing of Israel, as well as the political zionists from the religious zionists. Netanyahu and the Likud have explicitly made it clear that they would care little to sacrifice the sentiment of the majority of Israeli voters to keep the coalition together.Political interest overrides the good of the state, said Dahlia Scheindlin, columnist and political commentator of Haaretz. However, it is debatable what is good for the state; the long-drawn war, which is frankly an abuse of the Palestinians, has been vehemently opposed by the Israeli citizens. There are many senior Likud voters and religious Zionists who desperately want the ultra-Orthodox to be drafted to end the situation. The war many do not want, the ultra-Orthodox continue to preach for, but do not want to fight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Prime Minister of Israel has lost his majority in the Knesset; does it mean an early election is looming? Will the political survival of Netanyahu overpower Israel's need to address its deep divide?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost the decisive parliamentary majority, with the departure of major ultra-Orthodox allies. This means that there is a strong possibility of early elections, although not immediately. United Torah Judaism, led by Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael factions with 7 seats, and the Shas Aryeh Deri with 11 seats, recently left the coalition, reducing the number of coalition seats to a mere 49 seats in the Knesset of 120 seats. Yet new elections are not imminent. The government will fall only if there is a key vote on any issue, particularly disbanding the Knesset. If those parties do not join such a vote, that would bring down the government; it would not matter. The Knesset will be back from its break in October, thus giving an appropriate window of time for Netanyahu. As of now, it could hold indefinitely as a minority government. Who is Yuli Edelstein? Why is he the scapegoat? Yuli Edelstein, a former prisoner of Zion in the Soviet Union, immigrated to Israel in 1987. He is the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee, tasked with the new legislation to regulate IDF conscription for ultra‑Orthodox Haredi men. "The committee I chair will only produce a real draft law that will significantly increase the IDF's recruitment base. … They are fighting for us, I will fight for them," said Edelstein as quoted by Israel National News. Under his leadership, a framework was drafted which seems non-negotiable to the Haredi man. He has pushed for sanctions on draft dodgers and refused to endorse a broadly diluted exemption bill. He reportedly said that without these sanctions, it would not be a conscription law, but a bluffing law. "There will be personal and institutional sanctions… We want to bring soldiers to the IDF, and therefore, the law that comes out of this committee will include a comprehensive and inclusive answer." Edelstein quoted by the Times of Israel. Netanyahu unconvincingly tried to replace him, but failed to do so. Edelstien has reportedly said he is representing that side of the voter base whose families are sacrificing for the whims and wishes of the ultra-Orthodox jews. Heradi dictate the stability of the Knesset For the entire history of Israel, the ultra-Orthodox of the Jewish population have been by definition isolationists and are very little integrated into the modern institutions of parliamentary democracy, and have also enjoyed a blanket draft exemption from the IDF conscription. The community prefers to stay inside the Sheebat. Each time any government has tried to pass a law in the Knesset which is too punitive and tries to conscript them in a framework of punishment for trying to avoid drafting, they have turned around and left the coalition. This becomes of paramount interest at the time of war, such as now. It has displeased and angered the common Israeli citizen for a long time. Israelis have taken to the courts over the issue, and the Supreme Court has ruled numerous times that there must be legislation in Israel that eventually drafts the ultra-Orthodox Haredi man to establish equality between the citizens. Netanyahu will 'do anything to stay in power' From 1996 to 2022 (the last election in Israel), Benjamin Netanyahu and his party Likud, in his entire political career, have never secured a clear majority. The highest was 36 seats in 2020. Each time, these ultra-Orthodox parties have held a major lever within the Knesset. But the ultra-Orthodox party and other parties do not have an interest in an early election. They have enjoyed a significantly better situation and are unlikely to have the same in any other government, according to all polls. This is just a ceremonial exit to hold a sword over Netanyahu's government. This also leads from the fact that most Israeli governments, almost all of them, have never depended on the Arab-Israeli parties for a majority in the Knesset. Specifically, the 2018 government of Netanyahu fell because of the Haredi military draft law. It is one of the issues that divides the right wing of Israel, as well as the political zionists from the religious zionists. Netanyahu and the Likud have explicitly made it clear that they would care little to sacrifice the sentiment of the majority of Israeli voters to keep the coalition together. Political interest overrides the good of the state, said Dahlia Scheindlin, columnist and political commentator of Haaretz. However, it is debatable what is good for the state; the long-drawn war, which is frankly an abuse of the Palestinians, has been vehemently opposed by the Israeli citizens. There are many senior Likud voters and religious Zionists who desperately want the ultra-Orthodox to be drafted to end the situation. The war many do not want, the ultra-Orthodox continue to preach for, but do not want to fight.

The Prime Minister of Israel has lost his majority in the Knesset; does it mean an early election is looming? Will the political survival of Netanyahu overpower Israel's need to address its deep divide?

Netanyahu will 'do anything to stay in power': Is Israel looking at another election?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.&nbsp;He was examined overnight by Prof Alon Hershko of Jerusalem's Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical and is receiving treatment with intravenous fluids for dehydration. His condition is described as good. Following doctors' orders, Netanyahu will rest at home for the next three days while continuing to conduct state affairs.&nbsp;The incident up follows a series of health issues for Netanyahu, 75, including a routine colonoscopy in May and prostate surgery in December. Both times, Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting Prime Minister while Netanyahu was sedated.&nbsp;In March, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery under full anesthesia and later missed work due to the flu. In 2023, he had a pacemaker implanted after doctors diagnosed a long-standing heart conduction problem. That surgery came days after he was hospitalised for dehydration, though doctors later linked the incident to an undiagnosed heart issue.&nbsp;Netanyahu's most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as in a "completely normal state of health," with no signs of arrhythmia and the pacemaker functioning properly. The document, however, was not an official government health report but rather a summary compiled by his personal medical team.&nbsp;Despite government protocols urging prime ministers to release annual health summaries, Netanyahu issued no such report between 2016 and 2023, and none has been released this year. Those protocols are not legally binding, and he cannot be compelled to disclose his medical history.&nbsp;Following the prostate surgery, Netanyahu made headlines when he left the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center over the objections of his doctors to personally cast his vote over the "Trapped Profits Law." It passed by a vote of 59-58. Netanyahu was accompanied by his physician, Dr. Zvi Berkowitz in the Knesset plenum.&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday. He was examined overnight by Prof Alon Hershko of Jerusalem's Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical and is receiving treatment with intravenous fluids for dehydration. His condition is described as good. Following doctors' orders, Netanyahu will rest at home for the next three days while continuing to conduct state affairs. The incident up follows a series of health issues for Netanyahu, 75, including a routine colonoscopy in May and prostate surgery in December. Both times, Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting Prime Minister while Netanyahu was sedated. In March, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery under full anesthesia and later missed work due to the flu. In 2023, he had a pacemaker implanted after doctors diagnosed a long-standing heart conduction problem. That surgery came days after he was hospitalised for dehydration, though doctors later linked the incident to an undiagnosed heart issue. Netanyahu's most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as in a "completely normal state of health," with no signs of arrhythmia and the pacemaker functioning properly. The document, however, was not an official government health report but rather a summary compiled by his personal medical team. Despite government protocols urging prime ministers to release annual health summaries, Netanyahu issued no such report between 2016 and 2023, and none has been released this year. Those protocols are not legally binding, and he cannot be compelled to disclose his medical history. Following the prostate surgery, Netanyahu made headlines when he left the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center over the objections of his doctors to personally cast his vote over the "Trapped Profits Law." It passed by a vote of 59-58. Netanyahu was accompanied by his physician, Dr. Zvi Berkowitz in the Knesset plenum.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.

Netanyahu diagnosed with intestinal inflammation, now recuperating at home

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (July 18) that 10 Israeli hostages will be released "very shortly" from Gaza. The statement came amid the push for the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war. “We got most of the hostages back. We’re going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly,” the American president said during a dinner with Republican senators. He also praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “fantastic”.&nbsp;&nbsp;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. Meanwhile, earlier on the same day, it was reported that the director of the Mossad visited the US this week in the hope that Trump would support Israel's offer to ask other countries to take in the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still living in Gaza. The chief, David Barnea, told Witkoff that Israel has discussed relocating Palestinians to Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed</a>&nbsp;Earlier on July 1, the US president had posted on his social media platform Truth Social that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Last week, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House and presented Trump with a copy of a letter he had sent to the Nobel committee nominating the president for a Nobel Peace Prize.&nbsp;

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. 

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (July 18) that 10 Israeli hostages will be released "very shortly" from Gaza. The statement came amid the push for the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war. “We got most of the hostages back. We’re going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly,” the American president said during a dinner with Republican senators. He also praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “fantastic”. 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. Meanwhile, earlier on the same day, it was reported that the director of the Mossad visited the US this week in the hope that Trump would support Israel's offer to ask other countries to take in the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still living in Gaza. The chief, David Barnea, told Witkoff that Israel has discussed relocating Palestinians to Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed Earlier on July 1, the US president had posted on his social media platform Truth Social that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Last week, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House and presented Trump with a copy of a letter he had sent to the Nobel committee nominating the president for a Nobel Peace Prize.

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.&nbsp;

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback on Wednesday after a key ultra-Orthodox party announced its exit from the coalition government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. This comes as the country faces volatile challenges amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Shas said that it would quit the government over a long-standing disagreement over military draft exemptions. Although the party has suggested it may still support certain legislation from the outside.&nbsp;“In this current situation, it’s impossible to sit in the government and to be a partner in it,” Shas Cabinet minister Michael Malkieli said, announcing the party’s decision, news agency AP reported. Shas said that it would not undermine Netanyahu’s coalition from the outside and may vote with it on some legislation. After the resignations come into effect, Netanyahu’s coalition will have 50 of the total 120 seats in parliament.&nbsp;The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.&nbsp;<h2>Is Netanyahu’s government at risk of collapse?</h2>&nbsp;After Shas’ resignations are put forward, Netanyahu still has a chance to salvage the government in the 48-hour window before they become official.&nbsp;The development also comes before the lawmakers’ recess for the summer. This grants the Israeli prime minister several months of little to no legislative activity, giving him a chance to bring the parties back into the government with a possible compromise on the draft law.&nbsp;However, if the coalition does not hold up by the time the Knesset reconvenes in the fall, Israel may be forced to hold early elections, which are originally scheduled for October 2026.&nbsp;The political crisis comes when Israel is negotiating with Hamas to settle terms for a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Shas’ exit is not expected to hinder the ongoing talks. However, this puts additional pressure on Netanyahu to appease his other governing allies, including the influential far-right flank, which has threatened to quit the government should the 21-month war in Gaza end with Hamas intact.&nbsp;In addition to the recent challenges, Netanyahu is currently on trial over allegations of corruption, with critics accusing him of abusing his power.

The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback on Wednesday after a key ultra-Orthodox party announced its exit from the coalition government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. This comes as the country faces volatile challenges amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Shas said that it would quit the government over a long-standing disagreement over military draft exemptions. Although the party has suggested it may still support certain legislation from the outside. “In this current situation, it’s impossible to sit in the government and to be a partner in it,” Shas Cabinet minister Michael Malkieli said, announcing the party’s decision, news agency AP reported. Shas said that it would not undermine Netanyahu’s coalition from the outside and may vote with it on some legislation. After the resignations come into effect, Netanyahu’s coalition will have 50 of the total 120 seats in parliament. The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue. Is Netanyahu’s government at risk of collapse? After Shas’ resignations are put forward, Netanyahu still has a chance to salvage the government in the 48-hour window before they become official. The development also comes before the lawmakers’ recess for the summer. This grants the Israeli prime minister several months of little to no legislative activity, giving him a chance to bring the parties back into the government with a possible compromise on the draft law. However, if the coalition does not hold up by the time the Knesset reconvenes in the fall, Israel may be forced to hold early elections, which are originally scheduled for October 2026. The political crisis comes when Israel is negotiating with Hamas to settle terms for a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Shas’ exit is not expected to hinder the ongoing talks. However, this puts additional pressure on Netanyahu to appease his other governing allies, including the influential far-right flank, which has threatened to quit the government should the 21-month war in Gaza end with Hamas intact. In addition to the recent challenges, Netanyahu is currently on trial over allegations of corruption, with critics accusing him of abusing his power.

The move marks the second ultra-Orthodox governing party to do so this week. Earlier on Tuesday (Jul 15), the United Torah Judaism announced that they will quit the government over the same issue.

Netanyahu faces crisis as another key coalition partner exits Israeli government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be meeting US President Donald Trump and other administration officials next week, according to US officials. This comes as the White House pushes Israel and Hamas for a hostage and ceasefire deal.A senior US administration official, while speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Netanyahu's visit, but noted that it has not yet been formally announced.Moreover, the meeting is aimed at advancing discussions on a ceasefire agreement and a possible hostage deal in Gaza.Earlier on Sunday, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing to get the hostages back. "MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!"Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration was in constant communication with the Israeli government for the hostage and ceasefire deal.Leavitt said that Trump viewed ending the war in Gaza and returning the remaining hostages held by Hamas as a top priority. “It's heartbreaking to see the images that have come out from both Israel and Gaza throughout this war, and the President wants to see it end. He wants to save lives,” she said.She added that the discussions were ongoing to arrange Netanyahu's visit to Washington, although the date had not been officially confirmed.This comes after the Israel-Iran war ended in 12 days after Trump announced the ceasefire. Since then, Trump has shifted his focus to the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns over their ceasefire.“We think within the next week we're going to get a ceasefire,” Trump told reporters on Friday, but, he did not provide further details about the negotiations or timeline.According to Israeli officials, 1219 people were killed in the attack,, most of them civilians, according to AFP.Meanwhile, according to the Hamas health ministry, at least 56,531 people have been killed so far, with most of them also being civilians.&nbsp;

A senior US administration official, while speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Netanyahu's visit, but noted that it has not yet been formally announced.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be meeting US President Donald Trump and other administration officials next week, according to US officials. This comes as the White House pushes Israel and Hamas for a hostage and ceasefire deal. A senior US administration official, while speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Netanyahu's visit, but noted that it has not yet been formally announced. Moreover, the meeting is aimed at advancing discussions on a ceasefire agreement and a possible hostage deal in Gaza. Earlier on Sunday, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing to get the hostages back. "MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!" Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration was in constant communication with the Israeli government for the hostage and ceasefire deal. Leavitt said that Trump viewed ending the war in Gaza and returning the remaining hostages held by Hamas as a top priority. “It's heartbreaking to see the images that have come out from both Israel and Gaza throughout this war, and the President wants to see it end. He wants to save lives,” she said. She added that the discussions were ongoing to arrange Netanyahu's visit to Washington, although the date had not been officially confirmed. This comes after the Israel-Iran war ended in 12 days after Trump announced the ceasefire. Since then, Trump has shifted his focus to the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns over their ceasefire. “We think within the next week we're going to get a ceasefire,” Trump told reporters on Friday, but, he did not provide further details about the negotiations or timeline. According to Israeli officials, 1219 people were killed in the attack,, most of them civilians, according to AFP. Meanwhile, according to the Hamas health ministry, at least 56,531 people have been killed so far, with most of them also being civilians.

A senior US administration official, while speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Netanyahu's visit, but noted that it has not yet been formally announced.

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Israel launched a retaliatory wave of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah after a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels struck near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday. The rare direct hit injured six and briefly disrupted air traffic. While the Houthis claimed they used a hypersonic missile, Israeli media reports denied this.

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Fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Yemen&rsquo;s capital on Tuesday, targeting Sanaa International Airport. The airport is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military&nbsp;and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel&rsquo;s main airport in Tel Aviv.
According to Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet run by the Houthis, &ldquo;American-Israeli aggression targets Sanaa International Airport with a series of raids.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-sense-in-hostage-ceasefire-negotiations-wit-israel-while-gaza-starves-says-senior-hamas-official-9040790" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;No sense&rsquo; in hostage-ceasefire negotiations with Israel while Gaza starves, says senior Hamas official</a>
Meanwhile, IDF confirmed the strike saying, "For the second time in less than a day, the Air Force attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen. The Air Force recently attacked and destroyed the Houthi terrorist organization's infrastructure at the central airport in the Sana'a area, leading to its complete shutdown, following the Houthi terrorist organisation's firing on Ben Gurion Airport."
<h2>Retaliation after missile hits Ben Gurion Airport</h2>
The strikes came in direct response to a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday. The rocket, fired by Houthi forces, landed close to an access road near the main terminal. Emergency services said six people were injured.
Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-houthi-conflict-israeli-strikes-reported-in-yemens-hodeida-9039443" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Israel-Houthi conflict: Israeli strikes reported in Yemen's Hodeida</a>
The Houthis later warned of a &ldquo;comprehensive aerial blockade&rdquo; on Israel and vowed to keep targeting airports in response to Israeli military actions in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised more strikes against the Houthis following the attack on Israel&rsquo;s airport.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We operated against them in the past and&nbsp;we&nbsp;will operate in the future,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not &lsquo;bang &mdash; that&rsquo;s it,&rsquo; but there will be bangs.&rdquo;
On Monday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed they had already carried out airstrikes on additional Houthi targets, including Hudaydah Port and a cement factory in Bajil.
The IDF said the port was being used to transfer Iranian weapons, and described the cement factory as &ldquo;a significant economic resource&rdquo; that helped build tunnels and other infrastructure for the group.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-netanyahu-echoes-trump-after-houthi-attack-vows-response-against-iranian-terror-masters-9033008" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;At a time and place of our choosing&rsquo;: Netanyahu echoes Trump after Houthi attack, vows response against &lsquo;Iranian terror masters&rsquo;</a>
<h2>Houthis say civilians injured, blame Israel and the US</h2>
Houthi health officials claimed that at least 21 people were injured in the attack on the Sanaa airport.
The group accused both the United States and Israel of carrying out the strikes. However, a US defence official told AFP that American forces &ldquo;did not participate&rdquo; in the attacks on Yemen.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-netanyahu-vows-action-against-yemen-houthis-after-missile-attack-at-tel-aviv-airport-9032485" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport</a>

Word: The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel’s main airport in Tel Aviv. Middle East

Fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital on Tuesday, targeting Sanaa International Airport. The airport is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel’s main airport in Tel Aviv. According to Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet run by the Houthis, “American-Israeli aggression targets Sanaa International Airport with a series of raids.” Also read: ‘No sense’ in hostage-ceasefire negotiations with Israel while Gaza starves, says senior Hamas official Meanwhile, IDF confirmed the strike saying, "For the second time in less than a day, the Air Force attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen. The Air Force recently attacked and destroyed the Houthi terrorist organization's infrastructure at the central airport in the Sana'a area, leading to its complete shutdown, following the Houthi terrorist organisation's firing on Ben Gurion Airport." Retaliation after missile hits Ben Gurion Airport The strikes came in direct response to a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday. The rocket, fired by Houthi forces, landed close to an access road near the main terminal. Emergency services said six people were injured. Watch: Israel-Houthi conflict: Israeli strikes reported in Yemen's Hodeida The Houthis later warned of a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel and vowed to keep targeting airports in response to Israeli military actions in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised more strikes against the Houthis following the attack on Israel’s airport. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.” On Monday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed they had already carried out airstrikes on additional Houthi targets, including Hudaydah Port and a cement factory in Bajil. The IDF said the port was being used to transfer Iranian weapons, and described the cement factory as “a significant economic resource” that helped build tunnels and other infrastructure for the group. Also read: ‘At a time and place of our choosing’: Netanyahu echoes Trump after Houthi attack, vows response against ‘Iranian terror masters’ Houthis say civilians injured, blame Israel and the US Houthi health officials claimed that at least 21 people were injured in the attack on the Sanaa airport. The group accused both the United States and Israel of carrying out the strikes. However, a US defence official told AFP that American forces “did not participate” in the attacks on Yemen. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

'There will be bangs': Netanyahu makes good on threat as Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv

As massive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wildfires">wildfires</a>&nbsp;swept through Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "national emergency", and warned that the wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city.
Hundreds of people were forced to flee their homes as the firefights rushed to control the wildfires.&nbsp;
Jerusalem&rsquo;s district fire department commander Shmulik Friedman said that this is "perhaps the largest fire ever in the country."&nbsp;
Moreover, several people have been injured, and as the concerns get severe, the military has been deployed in the region.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-massive-sandstorm-hits-in-israei-amid-raging-jerusalem-wildfires-9022081">WATCH | Massive sandstorm hits IsraeI amid raging Jerusalem wildfires</a>
Israel's Magen David Adom rescue agency warned that hundreds of civilians were at risk from the worst brushfires in years. Notably, the alert level had been raised to the highest tier.
<h2>What caused such massive wildfires?&nbsp;</h2>
Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir pointed that arson could be behind the fires.&nbsp;
While police said that he arrested a resident of east Jerusalem who was caught "attempting to set fire to a field in the southern part of the city."&nbsp;
Ben Gvir further warned that the police would arrest anyone "involved in arson terror".&nbsp;
WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wildfires-rage-in-central-israel-pm-netanyahu-visits-emergency-headquarters-8996875">Wildfires rage in central Israel; PM Netanyahu visits emergency headquarters</a>
Later, Israeli PM Netanyahu announced that 18 people had been arrested on suspicion of starting fires outside Jerusalem, while one person was allegedly caught in the act of arson.&nbsp;
"Not a simple thing," Netanyahu said, adding, "There is harm to nature and also harm to people, and we are holding 18 people at the moment who are suspected of arson, one of whom was caught in the act."&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are now in a national emergency, not just a local one. The priority right now is defending Jerusalem," he said.&nbsp;
A man from Jerusalem&rsquo;s Umm Tuba was reportedly caught with a lighter, cotton wool, and other flammable materials after police received a tip-off.
Israel President Isaac Herzog said the wildfires were "part of a climate crisis that we must not ignore."&nbsp;
Israel&rsquo;s firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames.&nbsp;
Moreover, military planes have also dropped hundreds of tonnes of retardant to stop the spread of the fires.&nbsp;
WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-strikes-al-mawasi-camp-netanyahu-vows-to-continue-gaza-operation-9016646">Israel strikes Al-Mawasi camp: Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operation</a>

Netanyahu announced that 18 people had been arrested on suspicion of starting fires outside Jerusalem, while one person was allegedly caught in the act of arson. WORLD

As massive wildfires swept through Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "national emergency", and warned that the wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city. Hundreds of people were forced to flee their homes as the firefights rushed to control the wildfires. Jerusalem’s district fire department commander Shmulik Friedman said that this is "perhaps the largest fire ever in the country." Moreover, several people have been injured, and as the concerns get severe, the military has been deployed in the region. Also read: WATCH | Massive sandstorm hits IsraeI amid raging Jerusalem wildfires Israel's Magen David Adom rescue agency warned that hundreds of civilians were at risk from the worst brushfires in years. Notably, the alert level had been raised to the highest tier. What caused such massive wildfires? Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir pointed that arson could be behind the fires. While police said that he arrested a resident of east Jerusalem who was caught "attempting to set fire to a field in the southern part of the city." Ben Gvir further warned that the police would arrest anyone "involved in arson terror". WATCH | Wildfires rage in central Israel; PM Netanyahu visits emergency headquarters Later, Israeli PM Netanyahu announced that 18 people had been arrested on suspicion of starting fires outside Jerusalem, while one person was allegedly caught in the act of arson. "Not a simple thing," Netanyahu said, adding, "There is harm to nature and also harm to people, and we are holding 18 people at the moment who are suspected of arson, one of whom was caught in the act." “We are now in a national emergency, not just a local one. The priority right now is defending Jerusalem," he said. A man from Jerusalem’s Umm Tuba was reportedly caught with a lighter, cotton wool, and other flammable materials after police received a tip-off. Israel President Isaac Herzog said the wildfires were "part of a climate crisis that we must not ignore." Israel’s firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames. Moreover, military planes have also dropped hundreds of tonnes of retardant to stop the spread of the fires. WATCH | Israel strikes Al-Mawasi camp: Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operation

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