Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out new terms for Hamas, saying the leaders of the group would be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip if they “give up arms". Watch this report for more details!

Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders safe exit from enclave amid pending ceasefire proposals

A majority of Israelis say that they do not trust the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a latest poll. Watch this report for more details!

Poll: 70% of Israelis don't support Netanyahu government

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but Israel continues its air offensive on Gaza. The IDF has released footage of multiple aerial attacks, claiming to have destroyed weapons storage facilities and killed dozens of militants. Meanwhile, Hamas has released a new video of an Israeli hostage pleading for freedom.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video showing multiple aerial attacks on Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel continues offensive on Gaza

Israel has launched airstrikes on Beirut, marking its first attack on the city since the ceasefire. The strikes come in retaliation for rockets fired into northern Israel. Meanwhile, the US has defended Israel’s actions, urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. Washington has also imposed fresh sanctions targeting Hezbollah’s financial network.

Israel-Lebanon war: US defends Israeli strikes, says Lebanese government must disarm Hezbollah

Israel-Lebanon war: Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, retaliates against rocket attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has passed a highly controversial law increasing political power and influence over the judicial appointment process in Israel. Israelis are not having any of it. They want Netanyahu to step down, they want elections.

Netanyahu's strategy to retain coalition

While the Israeli forces continued to bombard the Gaza Strip, at home the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is pressing ahead with his domestic agenda. On Thursday, the Israeli parliament passed a law, a controversial law in connection with that very contentious judicial overhaul. The Israeli Knesset voted to allow for more power to the government over judicial appointments. Watch this report for more details!

Israel judicial overhaul: 67 lawmakers vote in favor of bill, opposition boycotts vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Wednesday to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages, while the militant group warned they would return "in coffins" if Israel does not stop bombing the Palestinian territory.

Netanyahu threatens to seize parts of Gaza as anti-Hamas protests in enclave intensifies

The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in Gaza significantly, moving to reoccupy another major area in the Palestinian enclave. It is also getting another one of its divisions ready for possible action in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel presses ground offensive in Gaza, thousands flee from Rafah

Israeli warplanes have launched a significant airstrike on a Syrian military airport, intensifying tensions in the region. The attack, which targeted key military infrastructure, has led to heightened concerns over escalating conflict between Israel and Syria. Reports suggest heavy damage to the facility, with casualties still unconfirmed. This development marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Israel strikes two Syrian military bases in Homs province despite EU's 'warning'

Thousands of Israelis gathered for an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv after the country decided to resume attacks on the Gaza Strip. Watch this report for more details!

Israelis protest against Netanyahu as PM focuses on securing political power

Israel has launched more airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting South Lebanon’s Tyre amid rising tensions along the border. The escalation follows Israel’s interception of three rockets from Lebanon. Meanwhile, the mayor of Israel’s Metula town is urging Netanyahu to return to war. The IDF has also released footage of the latest strikes.

Israel strikes Lebanon again as border tensions reach boiling point

Israel has launched new airstrikes on Lebanon, escalating tensions along the border after months of relative calm. The IDF has released footage of the latest attacks, while families of hostages accuse Netanyahu of prioritizing military action. Watch this report for more updates!

Israel-Lebanon conflict: Israel escalates airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has unanimously voted to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, sparking major political turmoil. However, the court has put a temporary stay on the decision. Watch this report to know more!

Israel's cabinet votes unanimously to sack Shin Bet Chief Roner Bar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet will vote on Thursday on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Watch this report for more details!

Israel cabinet to vote on firing Shin Bet Chief

Fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have claimed the lives of over 400 Palestinians. The destruction includes burnt tents and widespread devastation, yet Netanyahu plans to continue the attacks. The question is: what is the goal of targeting people already devastated? The fresh attacks come amid Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. This decision has sparked outrage, with protesters labelling it "a war against the hostages."

Gaza war: Israeli PM urges Palestinian civilians to move to safer areas

Netanyahu says deadly Israeli strikes across Gaza is ’only the beginning’

Netanyahu orders Gaza massacre amid ‘Qatargate’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. Watch this report for more details!

Netanyahu ready to fire internal security agency chief

A team of Israeli negotiators is holding talks on the hostage issue with Egyptian mediators in Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s office said on Sunday (Mar 16).
&ldquo;Under the directive of Prime Minister Netanyahu, representatives of the negotiation team are currently meeting in Egypt with senior Egyptian officials to discuss the issue of the hostages,&rdquo; the statement released by the PM&rsquo;s office said. This comes a day after Israel announced that a team would continue indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas.
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The negotiators returned from Doha on Friday (Mar 14) after unsuccessful attempts to extend the ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group in exchange for the release of more hostages held in Gaza.
Israel has backed a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff to free half of the hostages at the beginning of an extended ceasefire, which would last at least through the Passover holiday. The remaining hostages could be released at the end of the ceasefire if a deal is reached to end the war in Gaza, reported The Times of Israel.
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<h2>IDF targets operative in central Gaza</h2>
Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a drone strike against a terror operative who was trying to plant explosives in the ground in central Gaza&rsquo;s Netzarim Corridor area, close to where Israeli troops are operating, reported The Times of Israel.
The IDF said that it has carried out multiple strikes against Hamas operatives who were trying to plant bombs in recent weeks amid the ceasefire.
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<h2>Netanyahu plans to fire internal security agency chief</h2>
Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 16) announced intentions to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, the country's internal security agency, Ronen Bar.
&ldquo;Due to ongoing lack of trust, I have decided to bring a proposal to the government to end the tenure of the Shin Bet chief,&rdquo; the prime minister said in a statement.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Middle East: The negotiators returned from Doha on Friday (Mar 14) after unsuccessful attempts to extend the ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group in exchange for release of more hostages held in Gaza.

A team of Israeli negotiators is holding talks on the hostage issue with Egyptian mediators in Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday (Mar 16). “Under the directive of Prime Minister Netanyahu, representatives of the negotiation team are currently meeting in Egypt with senior Egyptian officials to discuss the issue of the hostages,” the statement released by the PM’s office said. This comes a day after Israel announced that a team would continue indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Also read | Israel strikes Gaza: 9 killed, including journalists; Hamas calls attack 'blatant violation' of ceasefire The negotiators returned from Doha on Friday (Mar 14) after unsuccessful attempts to extend the ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group in exchange for the release of more hostages held in Gaza. Israel has backed a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff to free half of the hostages at the beginning of an extended ceasefire, which would last at least through the Passover holiday. The remaining hostages could be released at the end of the ceasefire if a deal is reached to end the war in Gaza, reported The Times of Israel. Also read | Trump's 'beautiful area' for Gazans? US, Israel eyeing three 'poor' African nations to resettle Palestinians IDF targets operative in central Gaza Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a drone strike against a terror operative who was trying to plant explosives in the ground in central Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor area, close to where Israeli troops are operating, reported The Times of Israel. The IDF said that it has carried out multiple strikes against Hamas operatives who were trying to plant bombs in recent weeks amid the ceasefire. Also read | 'Great cars': Netanyahu to buy electric cars from Elon Musk's Tesla for Israeli officials Netanyahu plans to fire internal security agency chief Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 16) announced intentions to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, the country's internal security agency, Ronen Bar. “Due to ongoing lack of trust, I have decided to bring a proposal to the government to end the tenure of the Shin Bet chief,” the prime minister said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli negotiators hold hostage talks in Egypt; Netanyahu plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief

The White House on Friday (March 14) accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and delaying the deal to release a US-Israeli hostage in exchange for Gaza ceasefire extension.&nbsp;
US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff publicly talked about the "bridge proposal", which he presented in Qatar on Wednesday to extend the first phase of the ceasefire to mid-April if Hamas releases living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
&ldquo;Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not,&rdquo; a statement from the office of Witkoff and the US National Security Council read.
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"Hamas is well aware of the deadline, and should know that we will respond accordingly if that deadline passes," he added.&nbsp;
The statement reiterated that Hamas would "pay a severe price" for not freeing hostages.
"Hamas was told in no uncertain terms that this 'bridge' would have to be implemented soon -- and that dual US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander would have to be released immediately," the statement said.
"Unfortunately, Hamas has chosen to respond by publicly claiming flexibility while privately making demands that are entirely impractical without a permanent ceasefire," it added.
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Earlier in the day, Hamas said that it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian militants and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office blasted Hamas for rejecting what they call the 'Witkoff proposal'.&nbsp;
&ldquo;While Israel has accepted the Witkoff proposal,&rdquo; the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office said, &ldquo;Hamas remains firm in its refusal and has not budged one millimeter.&rdquo;
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Further, the PMO accused Hamas of engaging in manipulation and psychological warfare.&rdquo;
Netanyahu is scheduled to convene top aides and senior ministers on Saturday night to hear a briefing from Israel's negotiators, saying that his office will decide on the next moves.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: “Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not,” a statement from the office of Witkoff and the US National Security Council read.

The White House on Friday (March 14) accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and delaying the deal to release a US-Israeli hostage in exchange for Gaza ceasefire extension. US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff publicly talked about the "bridge proposal", which he presented in Qatar on Wednesday to extend the first phase of the ceasefire to mid-April if Hamas releases living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. “Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not,” a statement from the office of Witkoff and the US National Security Council read. Also read: 'Manipulation, psychological warfare': Netanyahu slams Hamas for rejecting 'Witkoff proposal' "Hamas is well aware of the deadline, and should know that we will respond accordingly if that deadline passes," he added. The statement reiterated that Hamas would "pay a severe price" for not freeing hostages. "Hamas was told in no uncertain terms that this 'bridge' would have to be implemented soon -- and that dual US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander would have to be released immediately," the statement said. "Unfortunately, Hamas has chosen to respond by publicly claiming flexibility while privately making demands that are entirely impractical without a permanent ceasefire," it added. Also read: Hamas welcomes Trump’s withdrawal from plans to relocate Palestinians Earlier in the day, Hamas said that it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian militants and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office blasted Hamas for rejecting what they call the 'Witkoff proposal'. “While Israel has accepted the Witkoff proposal,” the Prime Minister’s Office said, “Hamas remains firm in its refusal and has not budged one millimeter.” Also read: ‘Hamas militants are pretty nice guys’: US ‘surprises’ Israel after envoy says Washington working for itself Further, the PMO accused Hamas of engaging in manipulation and psychological warfare.” Netanyahu is scheduled to convene top aides and senior ministers on Saturday night to hear a briefing from Israel's negotiators, saying that his office will decide on the next moves. Also read: 'Great cars': Netanyahu to buy electric cars from Elon Musk's Tesla for Israeli officials (With inputs from agencies)

'Will respond accordingly': White House accuses Hamas of making 'very bad bet' on Gaza talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of “blackmail” on Thursday, as the feud between the pair reached an unprecedented level.

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief of blackmail as feud escalates

The Israeli Army has struck a residential building on the outskirts of Syria's Damascus, killing at least one. As per the Israeli Military, this is the same building which acted as a command center of the militant group- Palestinian Islamic Jihad.  Watch this video to find out more.

Syria: Israeli airstrike targets residential building in Damascus

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