Politics

Trump administration appears to be backing Netanyahu’s war plan and reversed course on negotiations

By mid-August when Hamas accepted deal Israel suddenly moved goal posts

Hamas refused to surrender and rejects Israel’s terms for ending war

Steve Witkoff said Mr Trump wanted to see all living hostages released at once

Only President Trump has power to pressure Netanyahu to end war

Experts say both steps would most likely prolong war

Netanyahu defined success as something unachievable

Israeli government switched gears saying it wanted only comprehensive deal

Israel has insisted negotiations for Gaza cease-fire focus on phased deal over past year

American and Israeli officials named him Hudhayfa al-Kahlut

Abu Obeida was one of Hamas's best-known representatives in the Arab world

Israeli military said Abu Obeida and aides created and spread Hamas propaganda videos

Hamas rarely acknowledges deaths of its leaders in real time

Israeli forces have killed many Hamas figures who orchestrated the assault

Mr al-Muslimi pointed to the fact that so many senior officials had gathered in one location despite being at war

Iran and the militias it backs across the Middle East have been weakened complicating the Houthis calculations

The Israeli attack brought an end to the Houthi leaders' illusion that Israel posed no real threat

A crackdown is likely to follow as anxiety rises in the wake of the intelligence breach Mr al-Basha said

These actions severely hinder broader efforts to deliver assistance and advance peace in Yemen he said

The Houthis are virtually alone in an open confrontation with Israel Mr Nagi said