Biden presses for ceasefire in call with Netanyahu despite 'remaining obstacles'
Efforts continue as the US pushes a "bridging proposal" amid dimming hopes for an immediate ceasefire deal in Gaza.
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Israel releases dozens of Palestinian detainees to Gaza
IDF confirms release through Kerem Shalom crossing, claiming detainees were “found not to be involved in terrorist activities.”
PM 'not certain there will be a deal' says Israel to remain on Egypt border
Netanyahu also informed the hostages' families: "Last night's operation to recover the hostages' bodies is just one of many we are conducting. I can't disclose everything. We are constantly working on these and additional operations."
Dead hostage's daughter says PM's priorities 'political'
Inbal Albini Peri accuses Netanyahu of putting politics before hostage release deal. "I don't believe a word he is saying. I want him to say to my family and all the other families: 'I'm sorry. I was wrong.'"
University of California bans encampments, face coverings ahead of Fall semester
In anticipation of potential pro-Palestinian protests, the 10-campus University of California system has announced new policies prohibiting encampments and face coverings used to conceal identity.
US families call for probe of anti-Israel groups
The families allege that SJP is violating foreign agent registration laws by operating as an unregistered proxy for Hamas on American college campuses.
Wives of hostages pen heart-wrenching Tu B'Av letters
While Israelis mark the holiday akin to Valentine's Day, families of hostages cling to hope and devotion.
Netanyahu backs US hostage deal in 'positive' talks with Blinken
US secretary of state meets with Israeli leaders and warns time is running out for agreement, saying "It is time for everyone to get to 'yes'.”
IDF extracts bodies of 6 captives in Gaza raid
On Tuesday morning, Kibbutz Nirim confirmed that the bodies of Yagev Buchshtab and Nadav Popplewell had been recovered from a tunnel in Khan Younis. Both were declared dead by the IDF in July, while their bodies were still in captivity. Kibbutz Nir Oz announced another hostage's body, Yoram Metzger, as having been returned as well, as well as Avraham Munder, whose death was not previously known.
Possible Hezbollah drone near PM's seaside home; jets scrambled
Despite the lack of visual confirmation during the Friday incident, military and air force officials have not entirely dismissed the possibility of a small unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Lebanon. Sources confirm that Netanyahu was not at the residence during the reported incident.