June 5 Netanyahu coalition threatened by conscription standoff with religious parties Israel's political crisis deepens as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to leave Netanyahu's coalition over military conscription exemptions, potentially triggering early elections.
June 5 Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza Strip: ‘May their memory be blessed’ Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages who were abducted during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 massacre that ignited the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
May 29 Israel agrees to Trump-backed ceasefire proposal to free Gaza hostages: White House Israel reportedly agrees to a ceasefire proposal pushed by envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump in an effort to end the fighting and return the hostages from Gaza.
May 28 Trump confirms he told Netanyahu to back off Iran strikes amid nuclear talks Trump advises Netanyahu to avoid military action against Iran as nuclear talks progress, highlighting tensions and diplomatic efforts to prevent conflict escalation.
May 28 Netanyahu says Israel has killed Hamas' Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel has killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, one of Israel's most wanted targets.
May 23 Netanyahu accuses the UK, France and Canada of 'enabling Hamas' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a joint statement condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
May 16 ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe Sexual misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan have rocked the ICC, prompting calls for the controversial world body to rescind arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
May 14 Hamas captivity survivors appeal to Netanyahu, Trump after Edan Alexander's release Former Hamas hostages urged Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump to seize the moment and act swiftly to free remaining captives, even if it means halting military operations.
May 13 Netanyahu pledges 'full force' to 'complete' fight against Hamas in coming days Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday warned that Israel would use its "full force" to "complete" the fight against Hamas in Gaza.
May 13 Edan Alexander's release offers ‘window of opportunity’ for wider hostage deal amid Trump Middle East visit Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.