It’s hard to see how breaking the ceasefire helps Israel. It’s easy to see how it helps Netanyahu
Domestic politics, not military objectives, explain Israel’s resumption of the Gaza war
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Opinion Why did the ceasefire break down? Blame Netanyahu’s survival politics and Trump’s volatility
As Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza, frustration with the prospect of endless war is building
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Fast Forward Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
Israeli leaders announced that they ordered the strikes after Hamas would not agree to frameworks for a hostage deal proposed by Israeli and the United States
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Opinion Trump’s treasury secretary is about to make a catastrophically bad move on Israel
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s meeting with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich could imperil the Gaza ceasefire
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Fast Forward Hamas returns bodies of 4 hostages killed in Gaza
They are the final group of hostages to be released under the first phase of a ceasefire that began last month
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Fast Forward Trump administration pushes for release of last living American hostage in Gaza
White House envoy Steve Witkoff said securing Edan Alexander’s freedom is a top priority as ceasefire talks continue
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Fast Forward Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, threatening ceasefire deal, after Shiri Bibas’ body returned
The delay followed Saturday's release of six living hostages from Gaza, including two held for a decade
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Opinion Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
A fragile peace is about to encounter a very serious test
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