Senior US officials say, “If Netanyahu’s influence on Trump was once a 9, it’s now down to a 3 or 4.” They say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman now “controls the dome.”
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Trump’s point man in the region called the terrorist group’s latest moves “disappointing and completely unacceptable.”
“Diplomatic discussions around peace that don’t urgently address” Hamas’s reign in Gaza, return of hostages “will be futile.”
Three residents of Ar’ara allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and planned to target Israeli forces with an explosive device.
The IDF launched a pilot program for operating a central distribution center to supply civilians in the Strip.
IDF chief hails latest victories in southern Gaza, urges his troops to push on in hopes of ending the war on Israel’s terms.
The Foreign Office sent the money to UNICEF, even though it knew the agency worked with the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Social Development.
More than 15 organizations compete to fill the vacuum after the war ends, and Israel should start paying attention.
A book project preserves the memory of the victims of October 7 and gives the bereaved a voice.
