Finance minister said to convene with bereaved families, relatives of hostages, and strategists to formulate pressure tactics ...

Speaking to Kan, Katz said that Israel and the US are on the same page regarding an impending Israeli invasion of Rafah and moving civilians out of harm’s way. “It’s clear we will act in Rafah.

Smotrich also claimed that “regional actors ... that Israel has asked the EU to deploy a monitoring mission at the Rafah crossing. The EU is expected to station up to 100 border officers ...

President Trump’s Middle East envoy said he would soon travel there and be part of a team of “outside observers” to ensure safety during the days-old ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Nick Schifrin ...

An Israeli tank killed two Palestinians west of Gaza's Rafah on Thursday, the Gaza civil defence said. Israel and Hamas agreed to halt fighting in Gaza in a deal that went into effect on Sunday.

Far-right ministers in Israel press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Rafah invasion. Smotrich convenes Knesset meeting; Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu amid hostage deal negotiations. By ELIAV BREUER ...