Benjamin Netanyahu

France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.

The UK, France and Canada "strongly oppose" Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of military operations, a statement from their leaders said.

After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.

The offensive to take and hold territory will sharpen everything that makes this war so controversial, writes the BBC's International Editor.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar accused each other of lies or inaccuracies in sworn depositions.

The military says it will dismiss reservists who called for the hostages' return to be prioritised over fighting Hamas.

The US president is pressing ahead with his global tariffs, as even some allies wonder if he is going too far.

Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit the White House since the US president announced tariffs on global trading partners.