Vance says he was "insulted" by Knesset vote on West Bank annexation
Knesset preliminary votes advanced two annexation bills; some coalition and opposition members supported measures despite Netanyahu's order not to vote.
Israel's Netanyahu fires national security chief Tzachi Hanegbi
Netanyahu removed national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and named deputy Gil Reich acting NSC head amid Gaza-policy disputes and calls to probe October 7 failures.
The Guardian view on Trump's Gaza plan: the bloodshed must end, but this proposal betrays Palestinians | Editorial
A fragile push for ceasefire and hostage return faces entrenched Israeli and Hamas interests, political incentives, and regional obstacles after October 7 and Gaza devastation.
Wave of recognitions of Palestinian state criticised by Israeli politicians
International recognitions of a Palestinian state prompted near-unanimous condemnation across Israel, strengthening Netanyahu's far-right coalition and unlikely to change government policy.