Israel News

Israel has threatened to escalate military campaign against Hamas, despite a U.S.-backed push to agree a new cease-fire.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.

Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.

Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, his death would deprive Hamas of a top commander but the strategic consequences are less certain.

Israeli messaging on hunger in Gaza.

Plus, a Hollywood takeover at Cannes.

Israel’s government has publicly dismissed warnings of extreme food shortages after it blocked aid deliveries, but an internal analysis concluded that a crisis looms if food supplies are not restored.

The authority offered scant information about why it issued the ban in January, and it maintained that stance in announcing that it was rescinding it.

Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.

The announcement, which did not say when the hostage, Edan Alexander, would be set free, came as President Trump planned to visit the region.