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The prime minister will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, which some Democrats said they will boycott, while others vowed to disrupt it; Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Biden on Tuesday

Israel rejects the advisory opinion published by the International Court of Justice in a draft decision filed by Netanyahu. 'The people of Israel are not occupiers in their own land and in their eternal capital, Jerusalem'

Disagreements remain between Netanyahu and Israel's negotiating team over hostage deal ahead of PM's anticipated Washington visit and address to Congress

Demonstrations took place in dozens of locations across Israel on Saturday amid reports of progress in negotiations. In the coming week, hostages' relatives plan to follow PM Netanyahu on his visit to the U.S. and hold a mass rally during his planned address to Congress

Advisers and those close to the U.S. president say he would not make way for a new Democratic presidential nominee before Netanyahu addresses Congress next week, which comes amid tensions between the two

It remains unclear whether Israel's prime minister will meet with Biden – whom he sees as a lame duck – or with Trump, but they will both tell him to 'get over it' and end the war ■ The most widely shared view is that Netanyahu will end up approving a hostage deal, possibly as part of a plea deal to end his criminal nightmare ■ Bibi finally faces his Waterloo – well, not really

Netanyahu will be joined in Congress by some relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza who hope to use the opportunity to advocate for a deal. Others will protest outside, accusing the PM of hindering negotiations and using their plight to further his personal goals

Netanyahu has done everything in his power to avoid an official government investigation of the intelligence, operational and leadership failures that took place on October 7, leaving him free to weave his own narrative – and evade responsibility

Even members of the most extreme right wing of Netanyahu's coalition see that his policy is just another trick, meant to foil any deal. Officials believe that if Netanyahu indeed foils the deal, Gallant will again face the public to warn against him

Biden and Netanyahu will meet next week for the first time since the U.S. president visited Israel after October 7

'There is a normalization of incitement here,' PM Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting, referring to anti-government protests as AG tasked to produce 'steps to deal with the incitement against the prime minister'

Right wing Israeli lawmakers took to social media, likening the failed assassination attempt to incitement against Netanyahu, with one Likud Minister suggesting that incitement aimed at Netanyahu today 'is worse than the incitement than what existed before Rabin's murder'

IDF estimates that Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif was at least injured in the Khan Yunis attack, where at least 90 Gazans were killed and more than 280 were wounded ■ Israel's defense chief orders heightened alert on all fronts ■ Egypt, Jordan condemn Israel's Khan Yunis attack ■ Netanyahu to convene cabinet ■ Hamas official says IDF strike 'shows Israel is not interested in cease-fire deal' ■ Defense Minister Gallant, IDF chief, Shin Bet chief, convene following Gaza strike ■ UN chief says Israel is forcing Gazans 'to move like human pinballs'

A likelier scenario is that Netanyahu – who depends on his far-right partners – will delay his response until after his Congress speech. After that, an excuse to back away from talks won't be difficult to find

For eight months, Peter Lerner, the former IDF spokesperson for international media, went from studio to studio trying to convince the world of the legitimacy of the IDF's actions in Gaza. Now he says: 'On the international stage, Netanyahu and his government led Israel to defeat'

Days before the elections, Macron warned Netanyahu that Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli's vocal support for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party constituted an improper interference in France's internal affairs. Israeli diplomats say Chikli has damaged relations with France

Habib has been close to the prime minister for years and was involved in Israel-France relations under Netanyahu. The prime minister, alongside defense chief Gallant, participated in his election campaign. But after 11 years in office, Habib was defeated by a politician from Macron's party

Hamas says Netanyahu putting hurdles in front of ceasefire negotiations; urges mediators to intervene ■ Rockets fired from Lebanon land in open areas in northern Israel ■ Shin Bet chief and Israeli negotiation team depart for Cairo talks ■ IDF says troops operate in Gaza City's UNRWA compound, safe passages for civilians established

U.S. pressure on Egypt and Qatar is pushing for a breakthrough with Hamas. However, Netanyahu has adopted his usual tough stance just before the delegation's trip to Cairo. Biden's health might divert attention from the Middle East

Led by Mossad chief David Barnea, Israel will seek the return of remaining hostages within an agreed-upon framework, despite strong opposition from some cabinet members. U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the news in a phone call with Netanyahu on Thursday