Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.

By Euan Ward

Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River

Attacks come ahead of security talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon.

Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists

Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, Gaza's Eid markets were full, revealing a disconnect with Hamas.

Israeli PM says Lebanon ground offensive has expanded past key river

Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages.

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive

Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages. The Israeli advance came as the US military ​hosted Israeli and Lebanese ‌defence representatives in Washington on Friday to pursue a US-brokered plan to forge peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed ⁠Hezbollah.

By FRANCE24

Netanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefire

The IDF already controls more than 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip, up from the 53 per cent agreed in October

By James C. Reynolds

'Crazy love': Netanyahu cites India's support even as world 'delegitimises' Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude for India's "crazy love" and unwavering support, highlighting it as a stark contrast to global efforts to "delegitimize" the Jewish state. He noted that India stands with Israel when much of the world keeps it at a distance, emphasizing their unique relationship.

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All of Israel's Rotten Apples Shelter in the Shade of a Single Tree: Netanyahu - Haaretz

All of Israel's Rotten Apples Shelter in the Shade of a Single Tree: Netanyahu  Haaretz

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive - The Straits Times

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive  The Straits Times

10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Eid; Netanyahu eyes ‘70% control of Gaza’

World delegitimises Israel, but India has ‘crazy love’ for us: PM Benjamin Netanyahu

In India, there is an absolutely crazy love for Israel, said Israeli PM Netanyahu while speaking at an event on Thursday.

What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi?

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Convicted of funneling World Vision money to Hamas, later questioned by Hamas over missing funds, Mohammed el-Halabi now insists he was the victim of ‘Israeli propaganda’.

Israeli forces crossed Lebanon's Litani River - Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israeli forces had crossed Lebanon's Litani River and advanced.

'Believing in peace is not naive' say Israeli and Palestinian 'brothers'

Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu Sarah lost his brother during the First Intifada, while Israeli campaigner Maoz Inon's parents were killed in the Hamas attacks of 7 October, 2023. They could have become enemies, but instead they have chosen brotherhood, working together to push for peace in the region. They spoke to RFI about their new book, in which they advocate for reconciliation as the only way to end the cycle of violence.

By RFI

Over 100 Chinese posts falsely claim military split with Marcos after Senate shooting

A false claim that the Armed Forces of the Philippines broke with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has spread across Chinese-language platforms.

By Yvonne Chua

UN slams Israel over plan to occupy 70% of Gaza

The United Nations on Friday criticized Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of 70% of Gaza, saying the Palestinian territory must re...

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand Gaza occupation to 70% - PressTV

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand Gaza occupation to 70%  PressTV