The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

IN FOCUS: The U.S. president claims he has ended ‘seven wars’ – even though many of the conflicts are still taking place. Experts tell Maira Butt that while Trump is unlikely to win, he should not be ruled out completely

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Two years of bloodshed in Gaza have not brought all the hostages home – and reported progress in peace talks on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre may hasten a reckoning for Benjamin Netanyahu

IN FOCUS: Negotiators for both sides are in Egypt, with Trump’s plan being treated as a guidebook rather than the finished product. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew has been speaking to officials behind the scenes

Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on?

White House says is it important ‘that we get this done quickly’ as indirect talks restart in Sharm el-Sheikh

Trump hopes for a deal to end the war this week.

As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”.

It's been two years since the Gaza War began on October 7, 2023.

Netanyahu incorrectly told an interviewer there were 46 hostages captured by Hamas, rather than 48

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

Israelis gathered on Tuesday to commemorate two years since Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack, as the country continues indirect talks with the militant group in Egypt aimed at reaching a ceasefire and securing the release of remaining hostages.