Analysts say that despite its vast losses in Gaza, Hamas believes it can hold out for a deal that ensures its survival.
The United States, Israel and the Gulf Arab states are pressuring Lebanon’s government to act decisively against the group.
The United States, Israel and the Gulf Arab states are pressuring Lebanon’s government to act decisively against the group.
The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should take over most of the territory, partly in response to growing international moves to recognize a Palestinian state.
High-level political and security figures are said to be resisting the prime minister’s demand for a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza.
High-level political and security figures are said to be resisting the prime minister’s demand for a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza.
The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.
The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.