As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hamas issued its strongest messaging about the Israeli hostages in Gaza Thursday night, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Gaza City ground incursion means that Israel has lost any chance of getting its hostages out of the territory – dead or alive.

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President Donald Trump is “frustrated” and angry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his decision to strike Hamas officials

The warning came just hours after two gunmen opened fire at a Jerusalem bus stop, killing six people. Hamas has claimed responsibility.

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Officials of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said they began the offensive last night, which is aimed at breaking Hamas' grip in the region. IDF troops are expecting resistance from up to 3,000 Hamas and allied fighters in Gaza City.

The meeting, during next week’s United Nations General Assembly, underscores the difference between Mayor Adams and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, who continues to say that as mayor

Local clans across Gaza are pushing back against Hamas control, forming understandings with the IDF and fighting in areas under pressure from Israel’s military offensive. As the IDF intensifies its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip,