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The cease-fire proposal currently in discussion 'completely contradicts' what Hamas agreed to in July, source in the organization tells Saudi daily Al Sharq ■ PM Netanyahu says that Israel is willing to be flexible on certain issues in negotiations ■ U.S. Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Israel, will meet with Netanyahu on Monday to discuss efforts to secure truce in Gaza ■ Here's what you need to know 317 days into the war

The U.S. president is trying to set a positive mood in the hope of achieving a cease-fire in Gaza and thwarting an Iranian attack, but those involved are less optimistic ■ Life for residents of northern Israel is intolerable, even without an all-out war with Hezbollah ■ Right-wing condemnations of the deadly settler riots in the West Bank are far from convincing

In 2011 the Mossad chief blocked a decision to bomb Iran, but in 2024, there's no one in the defense realm with the stature of Meir Dagan to thwart Netanyahu. Professionals with a backbone could save Israel from a general war, the destruction of democracy and transformation into a banana republic

Palestinian reports: 17 killed in Israeli strike in refugee camp in central Gaza ■ Israel airstrikes car in West Bank's Jenin, two Hamas members killed ■ Ten killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon, health officials say ■ Israel negotiating team expresses 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, Netanyahu office says ■ Senior Hamas official: 'No major issue was agreed upon in the latest round of talks'

Three times since October 7, the United States has sent major forces to the Middle East to help Israel against Iran and its proxies – on top of massive military aid. It's a paradox of relations: Under Netanyahu, the stronger Israel feels, the more it's reliant on America

Negotiations for cease-fire/hostage release deal continue on Friday in Qatar, with one source saying they 'have been successful so far ■ Source close to Hezbollah tells Washington Post that the group won't retaliate against Israel as long as talks are taking place in Doha ■ Israel's FM tells British, French counterparts that 'If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defense' ■ Here's what you need to know 315 days into the war

A solar power facility in Orlando was one of many businesses targeted for supporting Israel by a Jordanian citizen residing in Florida.

Israel's accountant general welcomes British bank's decision 'to resist antisemitic and anti-Israel pressures, particularly those promoted by BDS movements'

Israeli delegation lands in Qatar to hold negotiations for a cease-fire/hostage release deal with Hamas ■ White House: Intelligence shows 'Iran hasn't moved off its threat to attack Israel' ■ Biden's top Mideast envoy reportedly says 'what is required of Lebanon is to reduce tensions' between Israel and Hezbollah 'and not undermine the efforts made by the mediators" to secure truce ■ Here's what you need to know 314 days into the war

After meeting Lebanon's parliament speaker in Beirut, U.S. President Biden's top Mideast envoy says 'we continue to believe that no one truly wants a full-scale war between Lebanon and Israel' ■ U.S., U.K. and German envoys to Israel issue public call to immediately accept Gaza cease-fire/hostage release deal ■ Here's what you need to know 313 days into the war

Following unilateral recognition by some of a Palestinian state, Israel designates new land for settlement construction. 'No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement,' said Israel's far-right finance minister following international condemnation of the move

"I support Israel because it is the right thing to do."

A future commission of inquiry will have to examine how Israel overlooked Iran's policy change ■ Meanwhile, Biden has also spotted an opportunity ■ And Netanyahu? He would rather play on time, but could still stand to gain from a deal

After a 15-year gag order, the case against Israel's Shin Bet service has come to light due to a petition by Haaretz. The security agencies accused the ex-Mossad man of taking part in espionage against Israel

The announcement marks among the most significant arms sales to Israel in American history, coming months after Congress finally managed to pass the Biden administration's $14 billion in emergency military assistance to Israel

Only cease-fire deal in Gaza would hold Iran back from directly attacking Israel, senior Iranian officials tells Reuters ■ Fitch credit rating agency lowers Israel rating, citing concern that the Gaza war could last well into 2025 ■ Iran reportedly fears that Israel, U.S. may target its nuclear program in response to attack ■ Israel has shown less flexibility in recent cease-fire talks, NYT reports ■ Here's what you need to know 312 days into the war

A senior Iranian security official said Tehran and its allies would launch a direct attack on Israel if Gaza cease-fire talks, which are due to begin on Thursday, fail, or it perceives Israel is dragging out negotiations

Amid fears that Iran and Hezbollah could soon launch major attacks on Israel, Cyprus said its preparations for a potential evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon and Israel are complete

  Iran's potential retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh hinges on the outcome of Gaza ceasefire-hostage release negotiations, according to senior Iranian officials. The assassination, which occurred during Haniyeh's visit to Tehran, has heightened tensions in the region, with Iran vowing a severe response. Three Iranian sources, speaking to Reuters […]

U.S. greenlights $18 billion sale of F15 fighter jets to Israel ■ U.S. says Qatar will work to ensure Hamas representation present at deal talks; Iranian sources: Only Gaza cease-fire deal could deter Iran from retaliation ■ IDF calls residents to evacuate two Khan Yunis neighborhoods ahead of operations ■ Upper Galilee Council recommends its residents stay near shelters until further notice ■ IDF confirms two Hezbollah operatives killed in aerial strike on car in southern Lebanon