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.
A shift toward pressing for a permanent cease-fire deal, alongside plans for a new offensive in Gaza City, means the fighting is unlikely to end soon.
Israel’s assassination of top officials last week is likely to make the Iranian-backed militia even more hawkish, Yemen analysts say.
The British government said it was acting in response to Israel’s escalating military operation in Gaza. Israel condemned the decision.
The British government said it was acting in response to Israel’s escalating military operation in Gaza. Israel condemned the decision.
The Israeli military ended a policy of pausing operations during the day that was intended to allow more aid in, calling Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone.”
The Israeli military ended a policy of pausing operations during the day that was intended to allow more aid in, calling Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone.”
Worn down by hundreds of days of military service, fewer Israeli reservists are turning up for duty. Others are refusing to fight in a war they no longer believe in.