Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense criticism following the approval of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which has sparked protests across Jerusalem. Thousands of demonstrators, including far-right groups,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken separately to US President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden to thank them for their help securing a ceasefire in Gaza and a deal to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners,

Tense' Jerusalem sit-down led to breakthrough in talks, with Israel and Hamas agreeing in principle to hostage deal two days later; sides now finalizing implementation details The post Arab officials: Trump envoy swayed Netanyahu more in one meeting than Biden did all year appeared first on The Times of Israel.

President-elect Donald Trump praised the new Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage exchange deal that his special envoy to the Middle East pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept, officials say.

The prime minister is risking a schism with his closest political allies to advance a deal with Hamas. He has good reason to think it’s worth the gamble The post With hostage deal, Netanyahu is going all in on Trump appeared first on The Times of Israel.