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

As we enter the High Holiday period and approach the two-year mark since that awful October 7, we urge the government to explore every opportunity to return to the negotiating table.

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

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

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.

Israel and the United States have shown a unified front amid international anger over Israel’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar and its bombardment of 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,