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Israel’s security cabinet has announced a plan to “capture” the whole of the Gaza Strip. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on May 5 the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would remain in the territory indefinitely and take over the administration of humanitarian aid. What his government is referring to as…

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.

US President Donald Trump's return to power has emboldened Israeli leaders' push to increase military presence in Gaza and reinvigorated right-wing ambitions to annex the occupied West Bank, experts say.

Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers.

Israel’s assault in Jenin and Tulkarem seeks to suppress resistance and tighten control amid a demographic crisis.

Activists fear unprecedented levels of violence, with the apparent backing of Israeli authorities, are part of a drive to force Palestinians out of the West Bank

Israel is again starving Palestinians in Gaza as its renewed bombardment kills hundreds, many of them children.

Israeli prime minister bows to pressure from far right over majority who prioritise deals to bring back hostages