The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Visit 11 days after Hamas attack puts US president centre-stage in global affairs at key moment

Jordan has long had a complex working relationship with Israel. But the crisis in Gaza is stressing it.

President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.

The US president will discuss war, humanitarian aid, Iran’s warnings and the potential for the conflict to spread.

The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 500 people had been killed. Many residents had sought refuge in hospitals following Israel’s order to evacuate to southern Gaza.

The prime minister’s image has long depended on keeping Israelis safe and promoting economic growth. Polls show he’s in trouble.

While many feel the state is failing to protect their loved ones, others – including some families – back a hardline response

Editorial: Thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have been killed in little over a week, and the risk of the violence spreading is immense

Letters: Israel’s response to the atrocities carried out by Hamas now risks creating yet another generation of Palestinians filled with fury and hate, writes Seán Boyle. Plus letters from Marco Jerrentrup, Victoria Gwilliam and Rob Sadlier

A gruesome video of a man beheading a child went viral on social media last week — initially shared by a premium or verified Twitter account as evidence of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The video was viewed by millions online, and shared with hashtags #IslamIsTheProblem and #IsraelUnderAttack. 

Amid Israel’s turn to the right and the resurgence of armed groups in the Palestinian territories, recent horrific events highlight the dangers of diplomatic inaction