Netanyahu reiterates opposition to Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister made the comments in Jerusalem on Sunday.

ByKevin Shalvey, Nadine El-Bawab, and David Brennan
Last Updated: December 7, 2025, 11:12 AM EST

The ceasefire in Gaza is broadly holding, with Israeli forces inside the strip having pulled back to the so-called "yellow line."

Nonetheless, sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF airstrikes -- continue.

The remains of one deceased hostage are still thought to be in Gaza. Israeli authorities have been releasing Palestinian prisoners and the bodies of deceased Palestinians detainees in exchange for the return of hostage remains.

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Dec 01, 2025, 7:15 AM EST

Search continues for dead and missing in Gaza, Red Cross says

The International Red Cross is working in Gaza to help identify remains of those killed during the war, the group said on Monday.

"In Gaza, thousands do not know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones," the group said on social media, sharing photos of what appeared to be mass graves.

Hamas militants arrive at a site where they are searching for the remains of hostages in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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The remains of two hostages are also thought to still be in Gaza, according to Israeli officials. The dead and missing "must be handled respectfully and their dignity protected" under international humanitarian law, the group said.

Members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) arrive at the site where Hamas militants are searching for the remains of hostages in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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"The ICRC supports forensics and health authorities to manage, document and trace the deceased so families can find closure," the Red Cross said.

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