Gaza, Netanyahu and Hamas

Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Gaza Cease-Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together
The Israeli prime minister has to convince his right-wing base that the arguments he made against ending the war for 15 months no longer apply.
Israel's Netanyahu delays Gaza cease-fire vote, accusing Hamas of trying to back out of deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and bring a pause to more than a year of fighting.
Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.”
Netanyahu Accuses Hamas Of Backing Out On Parts Of Ceasefire Deal As Israel Continues To Strike Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office alleged that Hamas had backed out on parts of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal agreed Wednesday, potentially delaying a truce between the two sides that was set to go into effect on Sunday—a day before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
A crucial party in the Israeli prime minister's coalition has demanded a resumption of fighting after six weeks.
Netanyahu Bets On Political Survival With Gaza Ceasefire
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced pressure for months from political allies and the families of hostages and soldiers to end the Gaza war, but analysts say he now hopes the ceasefire will help him stay in power.
Israel’s president calls on Netanyahu’s government to approve Gaza ceasefire
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged the Israeli government to vote in favor of the ceasefire deal to free hostages and to pause the war in the Gaza Strip.
Israel delays ceasefire vote as Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘last-minute extortion’
Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, killing 32 people in an attack late on Wednesday. The strikes in Gaza City continued overnight into Thursday morning, destroying houses in Rafah in the south, Nuseirat in central Gaza, as well as in the north, residents said.
Netanyahu Says 'Last Minute Crisis' With Hamas Holding Up Approval Of Ceasefire Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire.
Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking on parts of ceasefire agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accusing Hamas of trying to "extort last-minute concessions" in the Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. Netanyahu's security cabinet still needs to approve the agreement.
Israel accuses Hamas of reneging on parts of ceasefire-hostage agreement, delays vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of reneging on parts of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement announced the day before. In a statement, Netanyahu said his Cabinet will not sign off on the deal until Hamas agrees to all parts of the arrangement.
After accusing Netanyahu of putting his future over the hostages, families hope for change
Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing ...
How Netanyahu Misread His Relationship With Trump
The cease-fire in Gaza reflects another triumph for Donald Trump and shows Benjamin Netanyahu who’s boss.
Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government
Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the ...
Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas backs down from 'last minute crisis'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ...
Biden, Trump jockey over credit for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are each seeking to claim credit for the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of Israeli hostages. With the proverbial ink not even dry on a ...