Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government amid strikes on Gaza
2 weeks ago

Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government amid strikes on Gaza

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The Israeli hardliner had resigned in January in protest of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Former Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who left the government over disagreements about the ceasefire in Gaza, will rejoin the coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party and Netanyahu’s Likud Party announced the return on Tuesday, hours after Israel launched its deadliest Israeli strikes on Gaza since a January ceasefire. Ben-Gvir had also said in January that humanitarian aid and fuel, electricity and water must be “completely stopped” from entering the war-torn Palestinian enclave in order to force the release of the captives that remain held by Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs Gaza. Netanyahu said he ordered the military to take “strong action” against Hamas over its refusal to release captives taken from Israel or agree to offers to extend the ceasefire.

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Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas

Al Jazeera  

The Palestinian group that governs Gaza says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the deal due to end on March 1. Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging the Gaza ceasefire agreement, saying the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for the second phase of the deal due to end …

If Israel-Hamas deal enters 2nd phase, we'll quit govt, says Netanyahu's far-right ally
1 month, 1 week ago

If Israel-Hamas deal enters 2nd phase, we'll quit govt, says Netanyahu's far-right ally

Firstpost  

Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party has said it will quit the government if the Israel-Hamas deal would enter the second phase Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich during the weekly cabinet meeting at the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 7, 2024. The Religious Zionism party, one of the two …

Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will achieve 'victory over Hamas' as he goes to meet Donald Trump amid tense ceasefire in the Middle East
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will achieve 'victory over Hamas' as he goes to meet Donald Trump amid tense ceasefire in the Middle East

Daily Mail  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will discuss 'victory over Hamas,' countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two are seen here at the White House in 2020 The Trump administration says it could take more than 10 years to rebuild Gaza Freed Palestinian prisoners gesture after being …

Israeli finance minister backs down on resignation threat over Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months ago

Israeli finance minister backs down on resignation threat over Gaza ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

Smotrich stopped short of resigning but said if Israel agreed to a full end to the war before achieving its aims in Gaza – which include the complete destruction of Hamas – he and his party, Religious Zionism, would also leave the coalition. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has withdrawn his earlier threat to leave the government if Israel does …

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who resigned from Netanyahu’s Cabinet?
2 months, 1 week ago

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who resigned from Netanyahu’s Cabinet?

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s far-right national security minister resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet on Sunday to express his disapproval of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, center, flanked by his security detail, approach the entrance to Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site in the Old City, on Aug. 13, 2024. Israel’s National Security …

Who Is Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Far-Right National Security Minister Who Resigned Over Ceasefire Deal
2 months, 1 week ago

Who Is Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Far-Right National Security Minister Who Resigned Over Ceasefire Deal

ABP News  

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has resigned from the country’s ruling coalition in protest against the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, his Jewish Power party announced on Sunday. Ben-Gvir first gained national attention in 1995 when he broke a hood ornament off then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s car, declaring, "We got to his car, and we’ll get to him too." …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Far-right ally of Netanyahu quits government over Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Far-right ally of Netanyahu quits government over Gaza ceasefire deal

The Hindu  

The party of Israel's hard-line National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says its Cabinet ministers submitted their resignations from the government on Sunday in opposition to the Gaza ceasefire deal. Follow here for live updates on Gaza ceasefire on January 19, 2025 The departure of the Jewish Power party from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government does not bring down the …

Israeli minister Ben Gvir resigns from Netanyahu's Cabinet as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect
2 months, 1 week ago

Israeli minister Ben Gvir resigns from Netanyahu's Cabinet as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect

Firstpost  

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, has announced his resignation from the Benjamin Netanyahu government in protest over the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, has announced his resignation from the Benjamin Netanyahu government in protest over the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/8RGFWVny0T — איתמר בן גביר January 19, 2025 …

Hardline Israeli minister Ben Gvir resigns from Benjamin Netanyahu govt over ‘reckless’ ceasefire deal with Hamas
2 months, 1 week ago

Hardline Israeli minister Ben Gvir resigns from Benjamin Netanyahu govt over ‘reckless’ ceasefire deal with Hamas

Live Mint  

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir quit the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government on Sunday amid efforts to implement a ceasefire in Gaza. It includes the release of hundreds of murderous terrorists, the return of thousands of terrorists to the northern Gaza Strip, a withdrawal from the Philadelphia axis, and a cessation of fighting, and thus the deal will effectively erase the achievements …

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's ally Ben Gvir resigns from government over Gaza ceasefire
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's ally Ben Gvir resigns from government over Gaza ceasefire

Hindustan Times  

Israeli hardline minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Sunday resigned from the Benjamin Netanyahu government over ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza. Israeli National Security Minister and head of Jewish Power party Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement to members of the press, ahead of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, The party of Israel’s hard-line National Security Minister has said …

Netanyahu's national security minister threatens to QUIT if ceasefire deal is signed - as Hamas-Israel agreement and hostage talks to be finalised TODAY
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu's national security minister threatens to QUIT if ceasefire deal is signed - as Hamas-Israel agreement and hostage talks to be finalised TODAY

Daily Mail  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's national security minister has threatened to quit if a ceasfire deal is signed. Netanyahu claimed that Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of the latest tabled deal - that would see fighting in the Gaza Strip paused and the release dozens of Israeli hostages. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to quit if a …

Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir says will quit cabinet if Gaza deal approved
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir says will quit cabinet if Gaza deal approved

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Thursday that he and his party colleagues would quit the cabinet if it approved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, though they would not leave the country's ruling coalition. Ben Gvir sits on the Israeli cabinet alongside two fellow Jewish Power MPs, and contributes six members, including himself, to …

Israel's far-right minister threatens to quit Netanyahu's coalition ahead of vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's far-right minister threatens to quit Netanyahu's coalition ahead of vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

Israel’s Security Ben Gvir threaten to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition as the country’s parliament gears up to vote on the Gaza ceasefire deal Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Thursday evening that his far-right party Otzma Yehudit party will quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition if the cabinet approves the hostage-ceasefire deal with …

Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached

India TV News  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday issued a statement saying the deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached. Netanyahu's statement comes after his office said there were last-minute hiccups in finalising the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. As latest development clears the way for Israeli approval of the deal, the Gaza ceasefire will end the …

Israel’s national security minister threatens to resign over ceasefire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s national security minister threatens to resign over ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Itamar Ben-Gvir and his far-right party threaten to leave government over Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to withdraw from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet if he approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas after more than 460 days of war in Gaza. Ben-Gvir slammed the agreement on Thursday evening and said his ultra-nationalist Otzma …

What has Netanyahu won and lost by agreeing to Israel-Gaza ceasefire?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What has Netanyahu won and lost by agreeing to Israel-Gaza ceasefire?

Al Jazeera  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have finally relented. Netanyahu’s government met on Friday to approve the deal, which would involve a captive and prisoner exchange, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the end of the devastating war Israel has unleashed on the Palestinian enclave. “This may be more transactional than many suppose,” Mairav Zonszein, an Israel expert …

Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir says will quit cabinet if Gaza deal approved
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir says will quit cabinet if Gaza deal approved

The Hindu  

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Thursday that he and his party colleagues would quit the cabinet if it approved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, though they would not leave the country’s ruling coalition. “If the war against Hamas resumes, with intensity, in order to achieve the objectives of the war that have not …

Israeli minister threatens to quit Netanyahu's cabinet over Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli minister threatens to quit Netanyahu's cabinet over Gaza ceasefire deal

India Today  

Israeli far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened on Tuesday to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government if he agrees to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal being negotiated at talks in Qatar. Ben-Gvir, whose departure would not bring down Netanyahu's government, urged Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join him in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a ceasefire deal, which …

Sacked Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigns from parliament
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sacked Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigns from parliament

India Today  

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament. Gallant had often broken ranks with Netanyahu and his coalition allies of far-right and religious parties, including over exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from serving in the conscript …

Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Israel Katz
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Israel Katz

NPR  

Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Israel Katz toggle caption Gil Cohen-Magen/Pool photo via AP JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. It called on the new defense …

Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office
6 months ago

Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Sunday a former rival, Gideon Saar, as a member of his Cabinet, expanding his coalition and strengthening his hold on office. He was once a rising star in Netanyahu’s Likud party, but angrily left it four years ago after accusing the prime minister of turning it into a “cult of personality” as he battled …

Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Cracks are widening in a public tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his moderate defense minister, the latest spat showing growing discontent with Netanyahu’s handling of the war at a sensitive time. On Monday, the Israeli media reported that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant condemned Netanyahu’s “nonsense about ‘total victory’” a phrase the prime minister has frequently …

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
9 months, 1 week ago

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. He’s buying time,” said Gideon Rahat, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, a Jerusalem think thank, and chairman of the political science department at Jerusalem’s Hebrew …

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu’s latest move risks making tensions within Israel explode.
9 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu’s latest move risks making tensions within Israel explode.

Slate  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet on Monday in order to stave off a political crisis. Netanyahu made his move after two of the Cabinet’s five members resigned amid heightened tensions over the country’s war policy, an action some commentators viewed as symbolic—but this understates its implications and possible consequences. It’s important to recall that Netanyahu agreed …

Israel-Hamas conflict: How Netanyahu's decision to dissolve War Cabinet will impact ceasefire efforts?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas conflict: How Netanyahu's decision to dissolve War Cabinet will impact ceasefire efforts?

India TV News  

Jerusalem: It has been a day since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly dissolved the War Cabinet created in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on October 7 last year, following the departure of key partner and opposition lawmaker Benny Gantz. Officials speaking on the condition of anonymity claim that Netanyahu would now hold smaller forums for sensitive issues surrounding …

Gaza: Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet in wake of opposition leader quitting
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaza: Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet in wake of opposition leader quitting

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli War Cabinet as key partner quits govt amid Gaza war
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli War Cabinet as key partner quits govt amid Gaza war

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the war in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government over frustrations surrounding the Israeli leader's handling of the war. Gantz's absence from the government makes Netanyahu more dependent on …

Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the war Cabinet after key partner bolted government
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the war Cabinet after key partner bolted government

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the war in Gaza, Israeli officials said on June 17, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government over frustrations surrounding the Israeli leader's handling of the war. Mr. Gantz's absence from the government makes Mr. Netanyahu more dependent on …

Netanyahu’s top rival left Israel’s war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu’s top rival left Israel’s war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas. Gantz, a centrist who is seen as Netanyahu’s main political opponent, resigned after months of mounting tensions within the war Cabinet over Israel’s strategy in Gaza. He said …

Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel’s war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel’s war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. Gantz called for Israel to hold elections in the fall, and encouraged the third member of the war Cabinet, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, …

Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government

Al Jazeera  

Gantz’s departure will not endanger the parliamentary majority in the Knesset held by the ruling right-wing coalition. Israeli minister Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader’s far-right coalition, amid a months-long assault on Gaza. “I call on Netanyahu: set an agreed election date.” Gantz last …

Centrist Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war Cabinet, resigns citing frustrations with Netanyahu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Centrist Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war Cabinet, resigns citing frustrations with Netanyahu

LA Times  

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. Gantz called for Israel to hold elections in the fall, and encouraged the third member of the war Cabinet, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, to “do …

Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy
10 months, 1 week ago

Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Wednesday in what he described as a protest against the recognition of a Palestinian state by three European countries. Two years later, Ben-Gvir took responsibility for orchestrating a campaign of protests, including death threats, that forced Irish singer Sinead O’Connor to cancel …

DC Edit | Onus on Israel to stop Gaza war
10 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Onus on Israel to stop Gaza war

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been served a three-week ultimatum by Benny Gantz, a member of his war cabinet, to address several major issues and reach an agreement within the cabinet on the future of the Gaza war and after. Israel under Netanyahu is unlikely to agree, and it will also insist on total security control of Gaza in …

An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages
10 months, 1 week ago

An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from his own War Cabinet and his country’s closest ally over postwar plans for Gaza, even as the war with Hamas shows no sign of ending. On Saturday, Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet and Netanyahu’s main political rival, said he would leave the government on June …

Member of Israel’s war Cabinet says he’ll quit unless there’s a new war plan for Gaza
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Member of Israel’s war Cabinet says he’ll quit unless there’s a new war plan for Gaza

LA Times  

Benny Gantz, a centrist on Israel’s three-member wartime Cabinet, threatened Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza, a decision that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies. Netanyahu in a statement reported by Israeli media responded by saying Gantz had chosen to issue an ultimatum …

Fate of Gaza cease-fire talks hangs on two hard-liners: Netanyahu and Sinwar
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Fate of Gaza cease-fire talks hangs on two hard-liners: Netanyahu and Sinwar

Live Mint  

The fate of a deal that would free Israeli hostages and stop the war in Gaza is now in the hands of two leaders whose future is at stake in the war: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’s top leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar. Netanyahu earlier this week said Israel would launch its Rafah operation, aimed at destroying remaining …

Israel Hamas War Israeli Protest Return Hostages Early Elections Benjamin Netanyahu Gaza
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel Hamas War Israeli Protest Return Hostages Early Elections Benjamin Netanyahu Gaza

ABP News  

Tens of thousands of Israelis hit the streets in central Jerusalem on Sunday in the "largest anti-government protest" since the beginning of the October 7 war demanding the return of hostages and to hold early elections, reported news agency Associated Press. The deep rift in the Israeli society over the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was immediately bridged …

Israeli Minister quits Netanyahu's unity government, saying he was sidelined
1 year ago

Israeli Minister quits Netanyahu's unity government, saying he was sidelined

The Hindu  

A veteran Israeli minister who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency unity government after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack said on Monday he had resigned after not being included in the highest-level war cabinet. Gideon Saar joined the unity government along with several other members of the opposition to help manage the war on Hamas in Gaza. Mr. Saar's departure, along …

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular
1 year ago

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The top political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. leaders in Washington this week to discuss the war in Gaza. Benny Gantz is a key member of Israel’s War Cabinet whose popularity is on the rise — and who has a pivotal role to play in the country’s future. Gantz, 64, is a …

The long and bitter relationship between Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas
1 year, 2 months ago

The long and bitter relationship between Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas

NPR  

The long and bitter relationship between Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas Enlarge this image toggle caption Avi Ohayon/AP Avi Ohayon/AP In 1996, Israel faced a critical election for prime minister. "Obviously, there is no love lost between Netanyahu and Hamas," said Khaled Elgindy with the Middle East Institute in Washington. "Hamas became useful to Netanyahu as a way to ensure …

‘In the name of God, go’, ex-PM tells Netanyahu
1 year, 2 months ago

‘In the name of God, go’, ex-PM tells Netanyahu

The Telegraph  

Mr Barak looks and sounds at the age of 81 every bit the wise, elder statesman that many people believe the country craves right now. He blames Mr Netanyahu for rejecting the “explicit demand coming from the inner Cabinet” to discuss an exit plan and for failing to consider “everything that should have happened three months ago” in the aftermath …

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war
1 year, 3 months ago

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

As Israeli military pounds Gaza and conducts raids in occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until ‘aggression’ stops. Netanyahu cancelled a meeting of Israel’s war cabinet on Thursday night that was meant to discuss the plan for the “day after” the war after fierce opposition to the meeting from far-right members of the coalition. National Security Minister …

Israeli PM Netanyahu's coalition would be trounced by Benny Gantz if elections held today: Polls
1 year, 4 months ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu's coalition would be trounced by Benny Gantz if elections held today: Polls

Firstpost  

This week, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, saying the Israeli leader has “lost the public’s trust.” This is the first time Lapid has urged Netanyahu to quit since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The coalition led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which secured 64 seats in the November 2022 …

Israel’s opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack
1 year, 4 months ago

Israel’s opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack

Al Jazeera  

Yair Lapid says the country has lost confidence in Netanyahu’s leadership after the security failure on October 7. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down “immediately”, amid Israel’s indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza in response to Hamas’s October 7 attack. “Netanyahu should leave immediately … We need change, Netanyahu cannot remain prime minister,” …

After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll
1 year, 4 months ago

After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll

NPR  

After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Noam Tibon was swimming in the Mediterranean Sea on Oct. 7 when he heard sirens, followed by an alarming text message: Hamas militants had infiltrated his son's community in southern Israel. "Benjamin Netanyahu cannot stay …

Benjamin Netanyahu may face this political crisis amid Hamas surprise attack
1 year, 5 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu may face this political crisis amid Hamas surprise attack

Hindustan Times  

All partners in Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition approved a proposed expansion of the government to include politicians now in the opposition, a statement from his Likud party said following the shock Hamas attack from Gaza and Israel's build-up for war. Israel-Palestine Latest: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu This comes as Tel Aviv vowed to take "mighty revenge" after …

How Israel’s political crisis has deepened as protests intensify over judicial reforms
2 years ago

How Israel’s political crisis has deepened as protests intensify over judicial reforms

Firstpost  

Israel is witnessing one of its biggest crises since it was established 75 years ago. After Gallant now Israel’s president Isaac Herzog has urged the government to immediately halt its planned judicial overhaul, saying that “the eyes of the whole world are on you.” “I turn to the Prime Minister, members of the government and members of the coalition: the …

Israeli gov’t in crisis, Netanyahu to speak on judicial plan
2 years ago

Israeli gov’t in crisis, Netanyahu to speak on judicial plan

Al Jazeera  

Israeli President Herzog has called for PM Netanyahu to back down after a night of protests against his judicial change plan and the sacking of the defence minister. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ruling coalition to halt its divisive judicial changes plan, “for the sake of the unity of the people of …

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