Israel says Gaza cannot be rebuilt while Hamas remains armed, and the Trump administration now appears to be saying the same thing.

Israel Katz warns Hezbollah that attacks on Israeli soldiers will be answered, as Jerusalem says the latest Lebanon flare-up should push Beirut toward more serious talks, not away from them.

Targeted strikes against immediate threats continue – the army rejects reports of altered rules of engagement.

Residents of the southern Israeli city show resilience and optimism nearly three years after the Oct. 7 massacre.

Why Israeli security officials distrust the deal, what a “hudna” really means, and the 2005 withdrawal lesson Israel hasn’t forgotten.

“We can and know how to stand our ground—even against our best friends when necessary,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Board of Peace envoy said that Israel would not be required to withdraw from the Strip until Hamas disarms.

The IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed – Israel will defend its security interests even against its closest allies.

Israeli leaders say they will not accept a Gaza arrangement that again allows Hamas to survive as an armed threat.