Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah Likud’s depiction of Zohran Mamdani is latest move in spat between Israel’s prime minister and New York City mayor The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed Monday that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli official said, as Netanyahu insisted Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until the group gives up its weapons.The understanding comes as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks… France 24 · Aug 17
Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza." Euronews · Aug 17
Netanyahu and Kushner talks make no breakthrough on stalled Gaza deal Israeli PM again insists troops will not withdraw from strip until Hamas first disarms, but calls meeting constructive The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan Jared Kushner met Israeli and Hamas leaders to advance a Gaza plan. No immediate breakthrough occurred as both sides maintained their positions. Israel insisted on Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal from Gaza. Reconstruction of Gaza will not begin until Hamas is fully disarmed. Kushner's meetings followed discussions with Hamas political… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Hamas Reportedly Tells Jared Kushner Group Will Demilitarize Gaza. He's Asking For Tangible Steps. Kushner is also meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make advancements on the Israeli side of the agreement. International Business Times · Aug 17
Netanyahu posts Mamdani’s face alongside Middle Eastern enemies list in campaign push IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 17
First Thing: Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 17
Netanyahu puts NYC mayor Mamdani alongside Iran’s Ayatollah on enemies poster ‘Don’t let them win’ read the campaign message, showing the New York mayor alongside Hezbollah and Iranian leaders The Independent UK · Aug 17
Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas Mideast negotiator and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the premier rejected the 15-point, U.S.-backed road map to move the truce deal forward in Gaza The Independent UK · Aug 17
Far-right minister calls on Israel to kill '40 Palestinians nightly' A FAR-RIGHT Israeli minister has publicly advocated killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza every night, claiming that they are “not worthy of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed." Euronews · Aug 17
Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US A fabricated quote attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander spread from an Indian X account to Israeli media and US politicians, eventually featuring in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, according to a review by The New York Times. The Times of India · Aug 17
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Demands '30 to 40' Nightly Gaza Killings in Direct Defiance of Trump Peace Push Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for killing '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly as Jared Kushner races to salvage Trump's fragile ceasefire deal.
France 24 · Aug 17 Middle East live: Trump threatens to bomb Oman if they get in way of Hormuz shipping deal This liveblog is no longer being updated.
Euronews · Aug 17 Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly in taped interview with former hostage In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Israel: Likud members vote in key primary race as Netanyahu secures expanded control over party slate Likud party members are voting to select their candidate list for an upcoming national election. This internal contest will significantly influence the composition of the next Israeli government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased his authority over candidate placements on the roster.
The Times of India · Aug 17 'Not worthy of life': Israel minister Ben-Gvir calls for killing '30 to 40' people daily in Gaza Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, publicly called for the killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, in comments that surfaced on Sunday.
Bangkok Post · Aug 17 Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines JERUSALEM - Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside -- and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Blair and Kushner meet with Hamas and Netanyahu to try to save Trump’s Gaza peace deal Jared Kushner is slated to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday in discussions aimed at saving a 15-point, U.S.-backed roadmap
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Jared Kushner to meet Hamas in Egypt for Gaza peace plan talks, Israel rejects deal Hamas sources expect to meet US envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt soon. Kushner is pushing a Gaza peace plan which Israel has rejected. Mediators informed Hamas about the upcoming meeting with Kushner in Egypt. Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya is also in Egypt for these important discussions. The US seeks clarifications…
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Donald Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between mediators and with Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Nickolay Mladenov, Trump's Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, the diplomat said. A senior Israeli official said Kushner and Mladenov were scheduled to meet on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister…
The Times of India · Aug 16 Gaza peace plan: 8 nations condemn Israel's rejection of US roadmap Several nations condemned Israel's rejection of the Gaza peace process proposal. This move seriously undermines collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability. The roadmap, accepted by Palestinian factions, was a culmination of intensive mediation efforts. Israel insists Hamas must be disarmed before any troop withdrawal occurs. The countries urged…
Bangkok Post · Aug 16 Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan CAIRO - Hamas sources said on Sunday that they expected to meet in Egypt with US envoy Jared Kushner, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to push forward a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel.