Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, ahead of a key cabinet meeting on the next stage of the Gaza war, Netanyahu stressed that Israel does not plan to retain civilian governance over the territory.
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, in his Jerusalem office, with Indian Ambassador to Israel J.P. Singh. The Prime Minister and the Ambassador discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation, especially on security and economic issues," Israeli PMO said in a post on X
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday met security officials, during which options for proceeding with the campaign in Gaza were presented by the IDF Chief-of-Staff.
Hamas is open to the Red Cross delivering aid to Israeli captives in Gaza, following videos showing their poor condition. The UN warns one million women and girls in Gaza are starving amid limited aid access. Families urge a ceasefire and hostage release to save lives.
Israeli PM Netanyahu is pushing for a military victory to free hostages in Gaza, saying Hamas isn't interested in a deal. Families of captives oppose expanding the war, warning it endangers hostages' lives, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli cabinet remains divided on the next steps.
Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump are negotiating a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, demanding all hostages be freed and Hamas disarm. If accepted, the US would lead an international administration in Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported.
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that there was "no starvation in Gaza," delivering a stark rebuttal to the claims made by one of the US's prominent allies in West Asia.
Israel and the US are exploring new ways to free hostages from Gaza after blaming Hamas for blocking a ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Netanyahu and US officials say Hamas is not acting in good faith, and both countries are now considering alternative strategies to end the conflict.
Israeli leaders condemned French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for terrorism and a threat to Israel's security, according to The Jerusalem Post. They warned the move could empower Hamas and harm peace efforts.