GAZA: Hamas says over 400 killed in renewed Israeli strikes across Gaza; IDF calls for evacuations of several Gaza neighborhoods ■ ISRAEL: Hostages' families call for Israeli public to protest collapse of cease-fire ■ YEMEN: Houthis vow to retaliate against U.S. strikes as Pentagon says it will use lethal force to achieve objectives
The Israeli offensive comes after talks regarding the second stage of the cease-fire have not made significant progress. Hamas: 'Netanyahu's government endangers the fate of the hostages'
'We're speaking, quietly and humbly, with the people who are managing these matters. We look them in the eye and tell them they have no privilege to do anything other than bring back the hostages,' says the father of senior IDF commander Asaf Hamami whose body is still held in Gaza by Hamas
HOSTAGE TALKS: U.S. calls latest Hamas cease-fire demands 'unacceptable' ■ GAZA: Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including two journalists, Palestinian medics say ■ LEBANON: Israeli drone strike targeting Hezbollah operative kills two, local media report ■ YEMEN: U.S. launches military campaign against Houthis, Trump announces
Boehler praised the 'very productive talks' he had with Hamas in a Sunday Fox News interview, but Secretary of State Rubio said 'as of now, it hasn't borne fruit,' and talks will continue through Witkoff in Qatar with Israel's delegation
The attacks by the Netanyahu government, its media mouthpieces and parts of the American Jewish community on the Trump administration's direct talks with Hamas are the height of chutzpah and hypocrisy. It's Netanyahu's stonewalling that left the White House no choice
The direct talks that took place between Trump's hostage envoy and Hamas in recent days express, to a great extent, the U.S. administration's lack of trust in Netanyahu and the ability of Qatar and Egypt to lead the talks to an understanding
In a string of press appearances – including three major Israeli networks – Boehler defended his direct talks with Hamas and insisted that his top priority is releasing hostages and pursuing U.S. interests
A Hamas spokesman said the group is discussing ways to begin talks on the second stage and examining mechanisms for implementing the Arab League's proposal for the future of Gaza. An Israeli official said Israel was not aware of any progress in negotiations
Soldier and hostage Matan Angrest's family said the Hamas video proved he was badly wounded. Angrest addressed President Trump, calling him 'the only one who has the power to affect Netanyahu'
It's a positive sign that the Trump team is willing to talk to a terror group in order to secure the hostages' release from Gaza. The U.S. president's latest threat against Hamas should be seen as part of those negotiations
The Shin Bet's internal investigation found that Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners and the Netanyahu coalition's judicial overhaul were factors contributing to Hamas' growing strength. It also recommended the assassination of senior terrorist figures in Gaza just one month before the Hamas attack
Israel announced on Sunday that it was stopping the entry of goods into Gaza, citing a dispute with Hamas over how to proceed with the phased, U.S.-backed cease-fire that brought a halt to heavy fighting
Netanyahu's office warned of 'further consequences' if Hamas continues rejecting Witkoff's proposal to release half of the hostages on the first day of the truce; Hamas says Israel's Gaza aid halt 'clear violation' of cease-fire deal, U.S. 'will bear full responsibility' for escalation
GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israel halts Gaza aid after Hamas rejects Witkoff's cease-fire proposal, Netanyahu says; Hamas: this violates cease-fire agreement, U.S., Israel will bear the consequences of escalation; ■ EGYPT: New cease-fire agreement proposed, release of six Israeli hostages in exchange for withdrawal from Salah al-Din road and Philadelphi corridor
Qatar and the U.S. are working to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas and push for the cease-fire's second stage. Meanwhile, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority are drafting a Gaza rehabilitation plan, with Hamas' control a key dispute