Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch “immediate and forceful strikes” in the Gaza Strip, following what his office described as “repeated violations” of the already-fragile peace agreement with Hamas.
Read More Netanyahu orders ‘Immediate and Forceful Strikes’ on Gaza following continuous Hamas violations of peace agreement
Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized a vote in Israel’s parliament, which moved towards annexation of the West Bank, calling the move an “insult” and a “very stupid political stunt.”
Read More Vance criticizes Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation: ‘I personally take some insult to it’
Vice President JD Vance is on a three-day trip to Israel with Second Lady Usha Vance to meet with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu.
Read More JD Vance visits Netanyahu to build on ceasefire deal in ‘days of destiny’
The Israeli military carried out numerous strikes in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday after accusing Hamas terrorists of shooting at IDF soldiers. The escalation of violence potentially places the U.S.-led ceasefire deal in jeopardy.
Read More Hamas attacks IDF soldiers, Israel responds with airstrikes
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas via his Truth Social platform, stating that if the terrorist group continues executing Palestinians in Gaza, those working to stabilize the recent peace agreement would have “no choice but to go in and kill them.”
Read More Trump: ‘No choice but to go in and kill’ Hamas if public executions don’t stop — ‘not the deal’
President Donald Trump has warned of the consequences for Hamas if they fail to return the remaining hostages and submit to disarmament.
Read More Trump: If Hamas doesn’t fulfill ceasefire deal Israel could ‘return to those streets’