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The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it

The ceasefire in Gaza appears to be over.

The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025

In bombing Gaza, Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages

ANALYSIS: Israel’s overnight bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 400 people, shattering hopes of long-term peace and the return of Israel’s hostages, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Netanyahu warns Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive ‘is only the beginning’

Israeli PM says attacks will continue until Hamas is destroyed and hostages freed, as airstrikes kill hundreds

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

Netanyahu moves to dismiss domestic security chief over lack of ‘trust’

Israeli leader says that he no longer has faith in the head of Shin Bet.

Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2025

Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security service

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will bring a vote to the government this week to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Israel PM, Security Agency Fight It Out In Public

Israel's premier and the head of internal security are engaged in a very public spat over reforms to the agency, accused of failing to prevent the October 7, 2023 attack.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025

Israel’s Shin Bet says Netanyahu policies helped pave way for 7 October

Report by security agency says ‘policy of quiet’ towards Hamas allowed it to build up resources for 2023 attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Who in Israel has resigned over the Oct. 7 security breakdown, and who hasn't?

Israel’s top general on Tuesday became the highest-ranking official to resign over Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack, the worst security failure in the country’s history

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Israel: Yoav Gallant’s sacking could have devastating consequences both for Palestinians and Israelis

When Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, on November 5, he was settling accounts with the only well-qualified and experienced member of his cabinet.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Israeli man 'arrested over Iranian plot to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu', says security forces

Security services claim the suspect attended meetings to discuss killing Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024