Mitchell Prothero
Israel Wanted Ground Offensive Before Hostage Deal: Sources
Israel is reportedly considering a deal to exchange some hostages with Hamas as well as a humanitarian pause to the offensive in Gaza. Sources say the same deal has been on the table for weeks.
US, Israel Officials Divided Over IDF Ground Invasion of Gaza
"The Israelis remain adamant there should be no pause and don’t seem that worried about blowback from the U.S.," a diplomatic source told VICE News.
Hezbollah Leader Signals Willingness to Escalate Conflict With Israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been under internal pressure to increase attacks on Israel, sparking fear of a wider regional conflict.
Israel Forces Enter and Stay in Gaza Overnight Amid Heaviest Bombardment Yet
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with thousands killed, many countries and humanitarian groups are calling for a ceasefire.
‘No Upper Limit to the Horror’: Israel Briefly Enters Gaza Strip Ahead of Expected Invasion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised an extensive ground operation as experts fear heavy casualties on both sides, including many civilians.
Delay in Gaza Operation Decision Has Some Israelis Questioning Netanyahu’s Leadership
Israelis on all sides of the political spectrum are wondering if their prime minister is able to make hard decisions about the conflict and the release of hostages.
Israel Is Stretched Thin and Hezbollah Knows It
Hezbollah has stepped up attacks on Israel's northern border, as all eyes are on the Lebanese militant group's next move as Israel prepares its Gaza offensive.
‘Clear Signal’ Sent That Israel-Hamas War Could Escalate Regionally
Intelligence officials tell VICE News attacks by Iranian proxies against US targets and Israel could indicate a broader regional conflict may be on the cards.
Her Family Survived a Hamas Massacre. But Their Community Might Not.
“This was not war, this was just cruelty.” VICE News speaks to a woman who saw entire families wiped out by Hamas fighters at kibbutz Be’eri, a leftist communal culture older than the state of Israel itself.
Israel Says Next Stage of Gaza War Is Coming as UN Expert Warns of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
VICE News witnesses Israeli reservists amassing on the border with Gaza, where there are increasingly dire warnings over dwindling water supplies and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.
Israeli Special Forces Enter Gaza – to Recover Bodies of Civilians
The operation comes ahead of a widely-anticipated ground invasion and dire warnings of a devastating humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza.
Israel’s Gaza Hostage Situation ‘Too Incredible To Comprehend’
Officials and diplomats tell VICE News that even Hamas may not know how many Israeli hostages are in Gaza, as the implications of reports of more than 120 prisoners sink in.