Even as Israel attempts to kill the man it considers the architect of the October 7 attack,it has been forced to negotiate with him to free the remaining hostages.
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of closest ally US to “achieve victory”.
Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.
The strength of the relationship between Biden’s administration and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is about to be tested to the utmost.
The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.
Residents said tanks,which had moved in to take control of the crossing,had not entered built-up areas of the city and gun battles were still outside the city limits.
The comments represent the most direct threat the president has made to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war began on October 7.
More than half a million children are sheltering in Rafah. Families I spoke to there as an Australian aid worker told me they were terrified,wondering how they will protect their kids.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said police were having daily meetings with security staff,worried by a growing risk of violence.
China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East,positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US while having no real skin in the game,experts say.