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Netanyahu banks on political dividends as he restarts Gaza war

Israeli prime minister bows to pressure from far right over majority who prioritise deals to bring back hostages

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

Sinwar's Killing Boosts Netanyahu But Still No Sign Of War Ending

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is a political victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but divisions remain in Israel over his strategy for securing the release of hostages.

International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024

What we know about the remaining Israeli captives being held in Gaza

On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced it had retrieved the bodies of six Israelis held in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024

Body of British Israeli hostage among six recovered from Gaza

The Israeli military says it recovered the bodies in an overnight operation in southern Gaza

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Body of British-Israeli among six recovered by Israeli forces in overnight operation in Gaza

Bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas during October 7 attack found by Israeli military in southern Gaza

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

Blinken In Israel To Push Ceasefire Plan For Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day after he arrived in the country to push a ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza.

International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024

Former Hamas Captive Mourns Husband As Israel Celebrates Freed Hostages

Israel's collective euphoria following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday stands in stark contrast with the anger of Tami Metzger, whose captive husband in Gaza was announced dead days ago.

International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024

Pressure for truce deal rises as Israel reports four Gaza captives killed

The US says the onus is on Hamas to accept the deal, but confusion continues to build over Israel’s stance.

Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024

Israel Mourns Dead Hostages As Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan

Israel on Tuesday mourned four captives reported dead in Gaza by the army amid growing doubts and international pressure over a plan for a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024

British man among four hostages to die in Gaza captivity, Israeli military says

British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell, 51, was captured with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim on 7 October

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024