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Israeli PM Netanyahu tries to repair self-imposed naysayer image, but sources close to negotiations say there is a gap between Netanyahu's public statements and messages conveyed by Israeli negotiators

Indirect talks between Netanyahu and the New Hope party chairman have intensified in recent weeks, but knowledgeable sources say reconciliation is still distant, and it remains uncertain if Sa'ar will ultimately join the government

'We'll fight those mean-spirited people who go for the heads of bereaved families and wish that my children and I die,' said former Netanyahu minister Yizhar Shay, after being subjected to abuse by Netanyahu supporters for criticizing the policies of the Israeli PM

Israeli defense chiefs believe PM Netanyahu isn't interested in hostage release/cease-fire deal, senior member of Israeli negotiating team tells Haaretz ■ Sweden reportedly closes Beirut embassy in Beirut, U.S., U.K. urge nationals in Lebanon to leave country as soon as possible ■ Israel's Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs travel to Egypt and return to Israel to continue truce talks ■ Here's what you need to know 302 days into the war

Senior member of Israel's negotiating team describes 'a chasm' between Netanyahu and top defense officials over the hostage deal; TV report quotes heated exchange in which PM accused them of being too 'soft'

The Israeli prime minister stood before his people and took responsibility – but only for the Beirut assassination – because, after all, success only has one father ■ The key question is whether Netanyahu will stop sabotaging a hostage deal or continue to be blackmailed by the far right

Netanyahu came to Washington with a show of optimism on a deal to release the hostages, and then – after the Israeli public saw him receiving standing ovations in Congress – decided to revert back to his rejectionist position

The head of a country that is fighting 'on seven fronts' and travels abroad for a week, including a special weekend stay, is anything but a leader ■ Netanyahu must visit Majdal Shams and pay his respects upon his return, but there's no indication that he will

'Everything is ready to move forward. It is only Netanyahu who continues torpedoing this deal' said a mother of a hostage; Protests are taking place across Israel's largest cities and in dozens of locations

In front of the jubilant Republicans, Netanyahu took sides in the U.S. election, albeit in a sophisticated way. Trump stung the Israeli prime minister twice and, in doing so, hinted at what relations will be like if he's elected president. Meanwhile, the Knesset suffered an afternoon of calamity on Wednesday

Hostages' families are slated to attend the White House meeting. Beyond hostage release efforts, the U.S. seeks updates from Netanyahu on halting the fighting and Gaza's post-war plans. Netanyahu will also meet Trump at his Florida estate on Friday

Hostages' families are slated to attend the White House meeting. Besides hostage release efforts, the U.S. seeks updates from Netanyahu on halting the fighting and Gaza's post-war plans. Netanyahu will also meet Trump at his Florida estate on Friday

Father of Israeli hostage says Biden 'gave us hope that something will happen in the coming days' ■ Netanyahu meets with Biden amid mounting U.S. pressure to end Gaza war, to meet Harris separately ■ Israel delays Qatar talks; departure awaits Biden-Netanyahu discussion on Gaza deal, official says ■ Trump says Israel must end Gaza war 'fast' in interview with Fox News ■ U.K. reportedly set to withdraw objections to ICC arrest request for Netanyahu, Gallant ■ IDF recovers bodies of five Israelis killed on October 7 and taken to Gaza

While more bodies of Israeli hostages are being discovered, Netanyahu seeks to garner support not just for American weapons, but for everlasting Israeli control over the Gaza Strip

In his speech to Congress, Netanyahu called on the U.S. to continue arming Israel so it can 'finish the job faster,' and made no mention of a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal. Six relatives of hostages were removed from the chamber and arrested for protesting

Far-Right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir has demanded that PM Netanyahu include him in the limited forum that makes strategic decisions on the war. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant strongly opposed the idea, saying Ben-Gvir 'is trying to set the Middle East on fire'

The Democrats' shirking of Netanyahu during his visit strengthens both his and Trump's narrative, as they seek to rebuild the relationship. While all eyes are on the prime minister's speech, few notice the judicial coup's return

The White House confirmed President Biden will meet Netanyahu less than 24 hours after the Israeli PM's speech to Congress and Biden's prime-time address to the nation where he will elaborate for the first time on his decision to not run for re-election

Behind the sensational publications that allegedly attest to funds Qatar lavished upon Netanyahu, lies a network that sells dubious documents for tens of thousands of dollars per page

Netanyahu coming to Washington is a display of symbolic force—the only kind he knows—and an attempt to undermine Biden, against whom he has rallied his base. But any comparison with Biden only exposes Netanyahu's catastrophic failings, not least clinging to power no matter the cost to Israel