Netanyahu chooses complete military dismantlement of Hamas after Iran successfully blocked ceasefire negotiations through Qatar, with Trump offering limited support for offensive operations as European sanctions and UN recognition of Palestinian state create narrowing operational window.
Asserting sovereignty over the Gaza Strip would cost Israel an estimated 10 to 20 billion shekels ($2.9 to $5.8 billion), and preparing it for residential use would add another 100 billion shekels ($26.5 billion), according to new estimates.
International media amplified Hamas propaganda by publishing unverified images, highlighting the need for rigorous fact-checking in conflict reporting.
Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi slams Israel, warns the war was no longer being waged to achieve diplomatic goals or to secure the release of hostages, but rather to eradicate the Palestinian cause.
The ultimate Friends pop-up opened in Israel and we sampled everything from Rachel's trifle to Monica's cake – see which treats lived up to the hype and which fell flat.
