Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.
Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, said on Thursday that a plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem had won approval. But a procedural step remained.
Extremists are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the U.N. began keeping records.
Extremists are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the U.N. began keeping records.
Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike.
Relatives of captives held by Hamas excoriated the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many would join them.
Israel and Qatar, which backs Al Jazeera and has hosted Hamas leaders, have long had a relationship marked by both public hostility and quiet collaboration.
There have been vague statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but there is little clarity over the operation.
This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war.
Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.