The Israeli parliament passed a law Thursday that changes the process of appointing judges and gives politicians more control over the process. Why it matters: The legislation is the central element of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul program,

Proposal envisions Trump issuing statement calling for Gaza calm, resumption of talks for permanent ceasefire, but diplomat says Hamas likely to demand more for Edan Alexander The post Hamas receives US offer to revive ceasefire in exchange for American hostage’s release appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The proposal hinges on Hamas releasing American hostage Edan Alexander in return for a statement by President Trump calling for calm in Gaza and resuming ceasefire negotiations.

Gaza-watchers never thought would come – could ever come – appears to have finally arrived. This week, for the first time since Hamas’s attack on Israel two Octobers ago, Gazans took to the streets to demand the terror organisation end its bloody reign over their blighted strip.