Biden admin dismisses Netanyahu’s Rafah invasion date claim
Senior U.S. officials believe that political considerations are at play in the pronouncement.
Biden calls on Israel to cease fire, says PM’s war approach a ‘mistake’
“What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” the U.S. president said.
Netanyahu: Date set for Rafah offensive, essential to victory
“We are constantly working to achieve our goals—first and foremost the release of all our hostages and achieving a complete victory over Hamas. This victory requires entry into Rafah and the elimination of the terrorist battalions there,” the premier said in a video released by his office.
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich lash out over Gaza military withdrawal
“If the prime minister decides to end the war without a large-scale offensive in Rafah to defeat Hamas, he will not have a mandate to continue serving,” said Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Out of the midst of death can come rebirth
The brutal Hamas attack on Oct. 7 sparked a tremendous display of unity in Israel. Hundreds of thousands showed up for reserve duty, flocks of volunteers mobilized and families welcomed evacuees into their homes. But as the war continues, cracks are beginning to show.
The only deal on Hamas’s table is defeat of the Jewish state
Every crack in Israel’s societal armor serves to stiffen the terrorists’ intransigence.
Anti-Netanyahu protests threaten war effort and hostage deal
Anti-government demonstrations, which had been on a low flame since Oct. 7, burst forth with renewed ferocity this week.
Six months after joining War Cabinet, Gantz calls for early elections
Israel should go to the polls in September, the National Unity leader and War Cabinet member said.
The Biden administration’s war against the government of Israel
Before Oct. 7, rioters demanded the overthrow of Netanyahu’s coalition due to its “anti-democratic” policies and “corruption.” The new rallying cry is to free the hostages.
Bashing Bibi helps Hamas
Anybody who parrots the slander that Netanyahu doesn’t care about returning the hostages is ruining the chance of a deal Israel can accept.