The Israeli offensive comes after talks regarding the second stage of the cease-fire have not made significant progress. Hamas: 'Netanyahu's government endangers the fate of the hostages'

A source familiar with cabinet discussions said Israel believes this strategy will destroy Hamas' governance capabilities. According to the source, Israel's government hopes that armed gangs not loyal to Hamas will take over if its civilian control in the Gaza Strip weakens

A new report by London-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research finds that Germany is home to the largest population of Israeli expats in Europe, followed closely by Britain. In Norway, Israeli expats account for nearly half the local Jewish population

SYRIA: IDF strikes Assad regime weapons over concerns groups looking to use them ■ ISRAEL: Netanyahu informs Shin Bet head of his decision to fire him ■ LEBANON: Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon ■ YEMEN: Pentagon says U.S. will use overwhelming lethal force until it achieves objective in Yemen

Iran, already attacked by Israel, does not need the U.S. operation in Yemen to be convinced of the validity of Trump's threats. However, it's unlikely that even a heavy U.S. bombing campaign will topple the Houthis, who have survived a very brutal seven-year civil war

Netanyahu vehemently argued that he did not talk about regulating media company Bezeq with former director general Shlomo Filber ■ The prime minister's convoy was greeted by demonstrators protesting the dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of abusing her authority and opening a long series of investigations to strip authority from elected officials