Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped to buy himself time. Time in his struggles for political survival, time against the diplomatic avalanche, and time in his failed negotiations to free the hostages. The security cabinet decision to occupy Gaza, which may only be executed in a couple of months, was meant to grant him breathing room.

Israeli prime minister to hold cabinet talks on occupation despite pleas from aid agencies and by families of hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly moving toward full occupation of Gaza after dissent in the ranks and international condemnation.

The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, removing Hamas and then transferring the governance to another party.

Twenty-two months of military achievements and political failures add up to the situation now, with the security cabinet approving a plan to extend Israel's control in Gaza,…

The Israeli PM knows a full military occupation of Gaza will further isolate his country internationally and deepen domestic criticism. But with an arrest warrant hanging over his…

Time and again, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has pledged to defeat Hamas by force. His cabinet’s decision to capture Gaza City risks ending in a familiar deadlock.

Israel's security cabinet overnight Thursday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza, despite staunch opposition.

International allies and families of hostages condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City, with the British prime minister calling it “wrong.”

While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is often portrayed as a political improviser who seizes opportunities and dodges land mines as they occur to preserve his hold on power, he…

On Friday morning, Israel's security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a complete takeover of Gaza City, greatly expanding its war on Gaza and de facto…

EDITORIAL. The Israeli prime minister's decision to ignore the opposition of the top military leadership, who warned him about the heavy consequences of an occupation, marks a…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped to buy himself time. Time in his struggles for political survival, time against the diplomatic avalanche, and time in his failed…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday evening that the only way to free the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza is to defeat Hamas, accusing negotiations and past release…

This time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having trouble selling his usual shtick. He's trying to market the security cabinet's decision to send ground forces into Gaza City…