The prime minister made the remark to lawmakers on the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Saudi report indicate efforts are underway to advance negotiations, while a Senior Hamas official tells Al Jazeera: “Talks with the Americans have been ongoing for several days.”
Just weeks after sexual allegations allegations surfaced, Karim Khan made the most dramatic move in the court's 23-year history – applying for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, raising questions about his motives. He allegedly tried to use this move to silence his accuser.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee implements policy requiring female reservists' consent for detention facility assignments amid severe incidents with detained terrorists.
Defense establishment concerns mount over Iran deal developments, Gulf security pacts and Gaza hostage situation as diplomatic tensions rise.
The US citizen and Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas is expected to be released within the next 48 hours. In return for the release, US humanitarian aid will enter Gaza.
The terrorist organization Hamas has released a new video showing Israeli hostages Yosef-Haim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot. According to Ohana, Bohbot repeatedly attempts to harm himself. "If he's left alone – I can't even imagine it."
No sign of life has been received from Nimrodi since October 7, 2023. He was serving as an IDF educational NCO at Nahal Oz base when he was abducted along with two fellow soldiers, Ron Sherman and Nick Beiser – both killed in Hamas captivity; their bodies were recovered by the IDF from Gaza.
The ominous threat on X comes in response to missile fire from Yemen toward Israel in the past week, amid ongoing regional escalation. Security sources assess that Israel is weighing its response options, emphasizing the message that the country will not hesitate to respond forcefully against any threat.
Israeli officials have directly challenged US leader's recent claim that only 21 hostages remain alive in Gaza. Among the 24 living hostages, there is "grave concern" for three, they say.
Israel and US discuss potential provisional authority as alternatives for Gaza's future governance take shape.
