Socialist leader urges Macron to give towns discretion over flag, after interior minister tells communities to take it down for sake of neutrality

State Department spokesperson says Washington's focus 'remains on serious diplomacy' * Trump praises conservative ‘giant’ Kirk at mega memorial event

Opposition leaders in both countries lambast announcements as reward for terrorism, betrayal of hostages held in Gaza

The Jerusalem-born architect began as a city planner, went on to author dozens of works detailing the capital’s urban landscape before relocating to Tel Aviv in his old age

Paris circulating draft, obtained by ToI, aimed at operationalizing internationally-backed NY Declaration to marginalize Hamas; but it's mum on coordination with Israel

From historic recognition to recent shifts as a result of the Gaza war, a look at the global stance on Palestinian statehood

As Hamas exults, opposition joins coalition in blasting move by UK, Australia, Canada, and Portugal. Netanyahu has to respond, but Arab partners will be pressing Trump against annexation

Working in apparent coordination with Abu Shabab, which also claims arms and other support from Israel, Hossam al-Astal says hundreds flocking to his base for food, power and escape from Hamas