Netanyahu says Israel has retained ‘right to return to fighting if needed’

Bad Deal Better Than No Deal: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Fears Netanyahu Could Resume Attacks

We continue our coverage of the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire by going to Jerusalem to speak with Israeli activist Gershon Baskin, who has experience negotiating with Hamas, including during this latest conflict. Baskin says while it’s heartening to see captives returning home, the ceasefire agreement is “a bad deal” because of how fragile it is. “Hamas would not have agreed to enter into this two- or three-phase deal without having guarantees … th

'If the war ends with Hamas in power, it would be very awkward for the Netanyahu government'

As the ceasefire stirs modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war, PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel retains the right to resume war in Gaza, with US backing, should the second stage of the ceasefire prove pointless. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes former Israeli Ambassador to the US Itamar Rabinovich. Ambassador Rabinovich is Professor Emeritus of Middle Eastern History at Tel Aviv Uni…

Are the start of the ceasefire and the return of hostages a reason for relief? In Jerusalem, this is a question of perspective. In the next few weeks, the country will be faced with very fundamental decisions.

The Israeli Army is "decided" to return to the fights against Hamas in Gaza after the cease-fire in the enclave, assured Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi during a visit to troops in the north of the enclave.He has declared that the Israeli forces have managed to kill some 3,000 militiamen in their siege of northern Gaza, which began in early October, and that they are "enraged" to take a step back to allow the release of dozens of hostages. "We will …

Netanyahu’s Likud Party Says Ceasefire Deal Allows a ‘Return to Fighting Under American Guarantee’

The statement was issued in response to Ben Gvir threatening to quit the government if the deal is signed

Netanyahu says Israel has a right to keep fighting in Gaza

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a right to continue military operations in Gaza.