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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he has set a date for a military offensive into Rafah, despite concerns that it will lead to even more civilian deaths. The southern city of Rafah is currently home to more than a million Palestinians who are sheltering there after being forced to flee. Roughly 1.5 million civilians are sheltering in tents and overcrowded camps.

Israel has approved opening two humanitarian aid routes into Gaza following a strike on a food charity – which killed 7 aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen. Since the attack on the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charities have been pausing aid going into the territory due to concerns over staff safety.

The White House has confirmed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has agreed to reschedule a planned US-Israeli official meeting to discuss a possible operation in Rafah, just days after Netanyahu cancelled the delegation. 

Israel Gaza: Netanyahu vows to press ahead with Rafah offensive Benjamin Netanyahu has said his troops will advance on the Gazan city of Rafah, ignoring…

Israel must do more to protect the more than one million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah, the southern Gazan city, according to Joe Biden. 

The US president has said civilians who are “packed” into Rafah are “exposed and vulnerable” and must be protected. 

“There is no other solution but a complete and final victory,” Netanyahu told a news conference on Wednesday.

Netanyahu publicly rejects US push for Palestinian state Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear to the United States that he rejects the…

US diplomat meets Netanyahu to push for ‘concrete steps’ to protect Gaza civilians US diplomat Antony Blinken has met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel for talks with Benjamin Netanyahu The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel for talks with its leaders, and…

The Israeli prime minister made the offer in a recent phone call, officials said.

Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says A US congressional panel chairman has said Israel was warned by Egypt of potential…

Netanyahu expected to announce halt to plans to overhaul Israeli judiciary Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly set to announce a suspension to the…

One of many protests against Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial changes (Picture: Reuters)

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be helicoptered in to the country’s international airport amid protests over his planned judicial reforms.

Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and used cars to shut off access to Ben Gurion airport’s departure area ahead of the PM’s planned trip to Rome.

In a ‘day of resistance to dictatorship’, activists blocked major road junctions and scuffled with police in Tel Aviv and other cities. A flotilla of paddleboards and kayaks were used for a bid to shut a shipping lane off the northern city of Haifa.

Yesterday’s disruption also hit visiting US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, whose schedule was rearranged to keep his engagements close to the airport.

Israel has seen some of its biggest demonstrations in years since plans were unveiled in January. If passed, they would curb the Supreme Court’s power and give the government more say over judicial appointments.

The government says reforms will strengthen democracy, but critics say it will undermine it and politicise the judiciary.

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Netanyahu set for comeback, exit polls say Israel’s former PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on course for a win in the country’s general election, according to…

The Independent says Former President Donald Trump lashed out with profanity at Benjamin Netanyahu for congratulating President Joe Biden.

Arab News says Benjamin Netanyahu watched from the sidelines Thursday as the government dealt a major blow to his hopes of a swift return to the country’s top office.

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