Resuming the war would undoubtedly benefit Netanyahu politically. The prime minister doesn't want to go into this year's election with Hamas still in Gaza. He will want to be in a position to tell voters: We are nearly done with Hamas
Resuming the war would undoubtedly benefit Netanyahu politically. The prime minister doesn't want to go into this year's election with Hamas still in Gaza. He will want to be in a position to tell voters: We are nearly done with Hamas
06:21 AM • May 24 2026 IDT
Media reports on the targeted killing on May 15 of the head of Hamas' military wing, Izz al-Din Haddad, included the usual details – biographical information and statements by Israel's prime and defense ministers a la "I ordered, I instructed." But there's one thing these reports didn't include: Hamas' preparations for retaliating.
The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.
Justices question whether members of Katz-appointed advisory committee entered Army Radio review with fixed views against station.
According to Liberman, the government must “come to its senses” and make “real decisions” rather than continue what he described as an unclear military approach in the North.
The US is pushing for firm, up-front commitments on Iran's part for the future of its nuclear program, the mediators said, while Iran is focused on relief from the US's sanctions and asset freezes.