Benjamin Netanyahu

What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt

Israel and Hamas appear closer than ever to a deal to end their two-year war — but questions remain. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are meeting on Monday.

At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ in Gaza

The Israeli prime minister's speech was defiant, despite his growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war to eradicate Hamas.

Israel was once deterred from striking Iran. Now Netanyahu takes a victory lap

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack Iran for decades, but the U.S. and his own security chiefs deterred him. Now he's basking in the moment.

The math behind the war: Can Israel’s air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

The U.S. could use ‘bunker buster’ bombs in Iran. Here’s what to know about them

Iran's most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordow, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as "bunker busters" — capable of reaching it.

Israel says it’s arming clans to fight Hamas in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the government was arming factions in the Gaza Strip to combat Hamas, after accusations from an opposition politician.