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Israel’s Knesset has approved legislation to extend Israeli sovereignty over parts of the West Bank. The move, championed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked global outrage and raised alarms about the future of peace in the region.

The Trump administration has expressed frustration with Israeli actions in recent days.

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas persists, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces accusations of extending the war for his political advantage.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

Netanyahu’s coalition has been trying to find a path forward on a new law. But his base is largely opposed to granting sweeping draft exemptions and a key lawmaker has stood in the way of giving the ultra-Orthodox a law they can get behind, prompting their exit.

Donald Trump wants the war in Gaza solved, but the possibility of a ceasefire deal has moved only a few inches toward the finish line.

France has become the first G7 nation to announce that it will recognize independent Palestinian statehood as Gaza nears the brink of famine.

A key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament.