President Biden told a Democratic lawmaker and members of his Cabinet after the State of the Union address that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they need a “come-to-Jesus meeting.” Biden’s comments, captured on a hot microphone as he spoke to Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on the floor of the House chamber, came after … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s growing frustration with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rise, with the Democrat, captured on a hot mic, saying he and the Israeli leader will have to have a “come to Jesus meeting.” Biden’s comments came as he spoke with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., on the … Read more
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Israel will continue its offensive against Hamas, including in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite mounting international pressure to stop, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Hamas after its terrorists attacked southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 253. More than 30,000 people have … Read more
De afgelopen vijf maanden heeft Israël duizenden Hamas-strijders gedood, tientallen tunnels vernietigd en ongekende verwoestingen aangericht in de Gazastrook. Maar het land wordt nog steeds geconfronteerd met een dilemma dat al vanaf het begin van de oorlog duidelijk was en dat uiteindelijk de uitkomst zal bepalen: het kan óf proberen Hamas te vernietigen, wat een … Read more
News Life and culture Columnists and opinion Haaretz Hebrew and TheMarker Partnerships Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, gives you the latest news, analysis and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.© Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All rights reserved
The clock is ticking. The Biden administration has made every effort to halt the fighting in Gaza. Increasingly insistent American calls for a ceasefire, especially in recent days from Vice President Kamala Harris, and America’s active diplomatic efforts to pursue that goal are what is needed to prevent further horrors in Gaza that may make … Read more
CAIRO (AP) — Three days of negotiations with Hamas over a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages failed to produce a breakthrough Tuesday, Egyptian officials said, less than a week before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. , the informal deadline for a deal. Nearly five months of fighting … Read more
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest political rival is meeting with American leaders this week in Washington to discuss the war in Gaza. Benny Gantz is a key member of Israel’s war cabinet whose popularity is growing – and who has a crucial role to play in the country’s future. Gantz, 64, … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris A member of Israel’s war cabinet will visit Washington on Monday in defiance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival of Netanyahu, is speaking this week with several senior Biden administration officials, including Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Council Middle … Read more