An investigation by Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct. 7, 2023, because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s intentions and underestimated its capabilities.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog reveals that then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken had decided to impose sanctions on an Israeli intelligence unit that interrogated terrorists and called civilians to warn them to evacuate.

The recent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel seems to offer a good opportunity to put the war in perspective by asking three key questions. First, did Israel know in advance about Hamas’ plans for the Oct.

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage have so far been inconclusive.

JERUSALEM: An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday (Feb 27) acknowledged the military's "complete failure" to prevent the deadly assault, saying that for years it had underestimated the group's capabilities.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff said he met with Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer four times in recent days and has spoken with Egyptian intelligence and the Prime Minister of Qatar over the phone in a statement on Wednesday. According to Witkoff, progress has been made over the past day.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken declined to halt funding to several Israeli military units over the reported abuse of Palestinian detainees, despite an agency recommendation.