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Israel Gives Palestinians in Gaza City an Ultimatum

Those who don't take 'last opportunity' to flee will be considered terrorists or terror supporters, defense minister says

(Newser) - Israel's defense minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying that it was their "last opportunity" and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant supporter and face the "full force" of Israel's latest offensive. In a press release, Israel Katz...

Trump, Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Peace Plan

Under 20-point plan, Trump would chair 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza

(Newser) - President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
  • Trump laid out a 20-point plan on Monday for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance
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On Busy Diplomacy Day, Netanyahu Offers an Apology

Israeli president apologizes to Qatar over strike on targets in that country

(Newser) - On a potentially big day of diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology. During his visit to the White House to meet with President Trump on Monday, Netanyahu called his counterpart in Qatar to apologize for Israel's airstrike in that country earlier this month, reports...

Monday Is a Pivotal Day for Hostages in Gaza

Trump meets with Netanyahu to push his new peace plan

(Newser) - Monday has the potential to be a make-or-break day in regard to Gaza and the fate of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. President Trump meets with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push a new 21-point plan for ending the conflict, reports the Washington Post . Details...

Ex-UK Prime Minister Blair at Top of List to Run Gaza

His name is being floated to manage UN transitional team in charge of Gaza before Palestinian handover

(Newser) - Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is reportedly involved in discussions about overseeing a transitional authority in Gaza, should a ceasefire be reached. Per the BBC , Blair has participated in high-level talks with various stakeholders on both ending the current conflict and shaping Gaza's future governance. The latest...

Netanyahu Heckled During a Fiery UN Speech

Reps from multiple nations stage protest, walk out as Israeli leader defends Gaza military campaign

(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a chilly reception at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where he defended his government's military actions in Gaza and vowed to "finish the job" until Hamas is defeated. As Netanyahu stepped to the podium, representatives from numerous countries left...

Netanyahu Takes a Long Detour to Get to UN

Israeli leader could have been arrested if plane had made emergency landing in Europe

(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, but he took a lengthy detour to get there, steering clear of much of Europe as he faces an international arrest warrant and potential detention if he lands in several countries.
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Trump on Israel: 'There's Been Enough. It's Time to Stop Now'

Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex West Bank

(Newser) - President Trump split with Israel Thursday, telling reporters from the Oval Office, "I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank." He went on to emphasize that "there's been enough. It's time to stop now." His comments surfaced as Israeli Prime Minister...

Abbas: Hamas Gets No Seat at Table in Postwar Gaza

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Palestinian leader says assault on Gaza 'will not break our will'

(Newser) - The Palestinian president, speaking to the UN General Assembly over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders on Thursday that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after the war...

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Explosions Rock Gaza Aid Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla describes drone attack, more than a dozen explosions off Greece

(Newser) - Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the 18-year Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked during the night by "unidentified drones and communications jamming,...

3 Major Allies Break With US to Recognize Palestinian State

UK, Canada, Australia make announcements ahead of UN General Assembly in New York

(Newser) - In a a break with the US and a dramatic departure from long-held policy, the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a state of Palestine on Sunday. Reflecting international opposition to Israel's attacks in Gaza, the announcement by the nations' prime ministers was made the day before United...

'Cataclysmic' Scenes as Palestinians Flee Gaza City

Israeli military warns that it plans to deploy 'unprecedented and extreme' force

(Newser) - The Israeli military has issued an ominous warning to Gaza City residents, announcing it will deploy "unprecedented force" in the area while urging civilians to evacuate south. The Salah al-Din road, recently used as a main evacuation route, has now been shut, leaving one street as the only...

Israel's Version of the Oscars Sparks a Firestorm

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar vows to strip funding from the Ophir Awards

(Newser) - Israel's version of the Oscars took place Tuesday and has sparked a political firestorm after a drama about a Palestinian boy took the best film award. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar on Wednesday criticized the Ophir Awards ceremony as a "shameful" event that "spits on heroic...

Sanders Is First Senator to Call Gaza a Genocide

Cites UN findings, urges end to US military aid

(Newser) - Sen. Bernie Sanders publicly labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide this week, making him the first sitting US senator to use the term in reference to the ongoing conflict. In a statement , Sanders said the evidence is "inescapable," referencing a recent UN commission report that...

Another Nation Balks at Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion

Spain says it won't participate in musical competition if Israel does, citing war in Gaza

(Newser) - On Tuesday, a new entry joined Ireland and other nations that have said they won't compete in next year's Eurovision if Israel does. Spain is now balking and warning it won't take part if Israel participates, citing the war in Gaza. The country joins Ireland, Slovenia, and...

Israel's Ground Move on Gaza City Has Begun

As Rubio warns that time is 'running out' for a peace deal

(Newser) - The Israeli military began a ground offensive targeting Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly squeezing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city that has seen block after block already destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war. Residents still in the city were warned they must leave and head south, per the AP...

Team Commissioned by UN Council Accuses Israel of Genocide

The team does not speak for the UN, and Israel denounced its report

(Newser) - A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it, the AP reports. The deeply-documented...

As Tension Lingers, Rubio Visits Israel

Trump has criticized the strike on Hamas in Qatar

(Newser) - As international pressure mounts over Israel's latest offensive in Gaza, Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Jerusalem to reaffirm "unbreakable" ties with Israel—even as both allies face global criticism and a humanitarian crisis deepens. After their visit to the site on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Intelligence Agency Sat Out Israeli Airstrike in Qatar

Mossad chief objected to attack on Hamas leaders, fearing danger to hostage negotiations and diplomacy

(Newser) - Israel's recent airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar has exposed deep divisions within its own intelligence ranks, as the Mossad refused to carry out the mission over fears of diplomatic fallout and questions about its timing. The famed intelligence agency stayed on the sidelines despite having drawn up...

Qatar PM: Israel 'Just Killed Any Hope for Those Hostages'

Strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha sparks global condemnation and fear

(Newser) - Qatar's prime minister is sharply criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an airstrike in Doha killed six Hamas members assigned to ceasefire talks, the Guardian reports. In a CNN interview, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani called the strike an act of "state terror" and claimed...

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