THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and former defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government suffered a fresh setback on Wednesday as Shas, a key ultra-Orthodox party, decided to quit the ruling coalition, multiple Israeli media outlets reported.

Ultra-orthodox party Shas says won't cause collapse of govt; broke up over a proposed law for exemptions from military draft; likely impact on Gaza truce talks

An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces indictment on security charges pending a hearing, Israel's attorney general has said, for allegedly leaking top secret military information during Israel's war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared before the Tel Aviv District Court to continue his testimony in his corruption trial.

Relatives of hostages held in Gaza and activists demonstrate outside Netanyahu’s office Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Hamas and Israel are negotiating over sticking points that include the free entry of aid, withdrawal lines for Israeli forces, and a path to a permanent ceasefire

Israeli strikes reportedly kill dozens as Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's visiting leader — which can't come soon enough for Palestinians, and many Israelis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S.

The prime minister will have to face the electorate again sometime soon. He intends to do so on his own terms, with as much authority as possible centered in his own hands