August 18 Trump on what it will take to bring Israeli hostages home: Hamas must be 'confronted and destroyed' President Donald Trump said the remaining hostages will only return once Hamas is "confronted and destroyed" as Israel plans to expand its Gaza offensive.
August 17 IDF chief announces plan for 'next phase' of Hamas war IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced the next phase of its war against Hamas while addressing soldiers on Sunday.
August 13 Netanyahu sends message to people of Iran as country faces water crisis Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to dangle an incentive in front of the Iranian people as they face a water crisis.
August 11 Netanyahu expands scope of planned Gaza takeover, says Israel has 'no choice but to finish the job' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the expansion of Israeli plans to temporarily take over Gaza beyond just Gaza City on Monday.
August 10 Dem, GOP reps defend Netanyahu Gaza plan following Israel trip Democratic and Republican representatives endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for Israeli forces to temporarily take over Gaza.
August 8 US, UK 'disagree' on Gaza plan but 'share' same goal Vance says ahead of Lammy meeting JD Vance says U.S. has no plans to recognize Palestinian state during England visit, contrasting with U.K.'s threat to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel rejects ceasefire.
August 7 Netanyahu threatens to sue New York Times for 'clear defamation' over misleading Gaza reporting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted The New York Times for what he called ‘defamation,’ accusing the paper of publishing a misleading photo.
August 7 Netanyahu vows to take full control of Gaza Strip, ‘liberate’ people from Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Israel’s intention to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eliminate Hamas, signaling a major policy shift.
August 4 Johnson dines with Netanyahu in landmark visit, highest US official to visit disputed West Bank Mike Johnson becomes highest-ranking U.S. official to visit occupied West Bank as Israeli government advances plans for territorial sovereignty expansion
August 4 Israel’s government likely to approve plan to re-occupy Gaza, Israeli media reports Israel's Security Cabinet meets Tuesday to discuss occupying Gaza Strip after Netanyahu's office says decision made to take full control of Palestinian enclave