Netanyahu says Israel regrets strike on Gaza hospital, Trump says less than 20 hostages alive

Belgium's deputy PM urges Palestinian statehood • Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' Israeli official says • Syria condemns Israeli 'military incursion' in southwest

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025
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Netanyahu hosts Iowa Senator Joni Ernst in Jerusalem

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US seeks Israeli-Syrian security deal announcement during September UNGA, source tells 'Post'

ByAMICHAI STEIN
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 Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.
Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.
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A 'tragic mishap': Netanyahu says Israel deeply regrets strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital

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The aftermath of an Israeli strike on Khan Yunis's Nasser Hospital, August 25, 2025.
The aftermath of an Israeli strike on Khan Yunis's Nasser Hospital, August 25, 2025.
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IDF Public Defender disapproves of Comptroller's Office October 7 probe

BySARAH BEN-NUN
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 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman (illustrative)
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman (illustrative)
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Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks

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AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).
AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).
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Israel probably missed chance to flip narrative at ICC, but still has chance at ICJ - analysis

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).
Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).
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Israeli, Egpytian officials discuss restarting hostage negotiations

ByAMICHAI STEIN
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Demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2025.
Demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2025.
(photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)
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The eighth front: Netanyahu thanks delegation of US journalists for supporting Israel

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax July 4 event belatedly held on August 13
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax July 4 event belatedly held on August 13
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Germany calls for investigation into Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital

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Man who illegally entered Joseph’s Tomb rescued by Israeli forces

ByEFRAT FORSHER