“After nearly two years of war, Israel says about 20 surviving hostages and the bodies of roughly 30 more are still in Gaza. The debate over how to bring them back has split Israeli society, pitting many of the hostage families and their allies against Mr. Netanyahu and his government.”

Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages

“But the nearly two-year war in Gaza has turned an irritant into a political crisis that is deepening divisions in Israeli society and imperiling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“But the nearly two-year war in Gaza has turned an irritant into a political crisis that is deepening divisions in Israeli society and imperiling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition.”

As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight

“The risky plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not backed by the Israeli military’s chief of staff and will thrust the war with Hamas into uncharted territory. In the earlier stages of the war, Mr. Netanyahu and the Israeli military clashed about strategy. But the latest episode appeared to be the most significant showdown since the government appointed General Zamir in February. At the time, members of the governing coalition hoped that he would be more closely aligned with their approach than his predecessor. In recent days, however, he has been criticized by some supporters of the government.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“Israel’s expansion of military action would also be in defiance of many other countries’ urging an end to the nearly two-year war in Gaza. In the earlier stages of the war, Mr. Netanyahu and the Israeli military clashed about strategy. But the latest episode appeared to be the most significant showdown since the government appointed General Zamir in February. Members of Israel’s opposition and the families of the hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza have cautioned against expanding the military operation.”

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza

“The war in Gaza was ignited when Hamas led attacks on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage. Mr. Netanyahu has come under pressure from some far-right members of his coalition to press ahead with military operations against Hamas.”

Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation

“Israel’s nearly two-year-old war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip”

U.S. Suspends Visas for Palestinian Passport Holders, Officials Say

“Plans for a Gaza City offensive, which would force hundreds of thousands of people to flee, have provoked international condemnation and set off protests in Israel over concerns the operation would put hostages at risk.”

Israel Says It Killed Abu Obeida, Spokesman for Hamas’s Armed Wing