Israelis rally against judicial changes, Palestinian crime deaths
1 year, 6 months ago

Israelis rally against judicial changes, Palestinian crime deaths

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators take to streets for the 23rd week, protesting controversial judicial plans as well as deadly violence hitting Palestinian minority communities in Israel. Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities and towns across Israel for the 23rd week, protesting controversial plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judiciary as well as deadly violence hitting Palestinian communities in the country. “We will not let Ben-Gvir get away with murders in the Arab society,” read one protest sign, referring to Israel’s far-right security minister. In Haifa, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak called for a non-violent civil uprising against Netanyahu’s government, saying “this is not the time for a time-out”.

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Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, is the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to testify for the first time in his corruption case. Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, is the …

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print But the charges have torn …

Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial

Firstpost  

Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court said, despite the Gaza war and possible new threats posed by wider turmoil in the Middle East, including in neighbouring Syria Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to take the stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption …

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial to give testimony that will likely force him to juggle for weeks between the courtroom and war room. DIVISIONS AMONG THE ISRAELI PUBLIC Before the war, Netanyahu's legal troubles bitterly divided Israelis and shook Israeli politics through five rounds of …

Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to take the stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial under a court order that is likely to force him to juggle between the courtroom and war room for weeks. The shock Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing Gaza war swept Netanyahu's …

Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial

CNN  

Reuters — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, saying he was being hounded for his hawkish security policies. Last week judges ruled that Netanyahu, indicted in 2019, must testify three times a week, forcing the longtime Israeli leader to juggle between the courtroom and the war …

Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support
1 month ago

Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support

Hindustan Times  

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced on Thursday the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, calling the ruling "anti-Semitic". Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support "Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions leveled against it by ICC," his office said in a …

Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows

New Indian Express  

DEIR AL-BALAH: Huge numbers of Israelis again poured into the streets to protest the government's failure to secure the return of remaining hostages in Gaza, while hospital and local authorities said Israeli air raids in the territory killed more than a dozen people overnight into Saturday. The new protest came a week after one of the largest demonstrations of the …

Eye on the Middle East | Israel's mass protests and Netanyahu's far-right gambit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | Israel's mass protests and Netanyahu's far-right gambit

Hindustan Times  

In the summer of 1995, as Yitzhak Rabin pushed forward with the Oslo Accords based on territorial compromise, Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, spearheaded protests against the Oslo process and Rabin himself. Led by Israel’s largest trade unions such as Histadrut, the protests were triggered by Hamas’ murder of six hostages and directed against Netanyahu for his failure to “bring them home”, …

Netanyahu and the Israeli protesters are on the same genocidal page
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu and the Israeli protesters are on the same genocidal page

Al Jazeera  

A desire to end the genocide in Gaza is not what motivates antigovernment protests in Israel. In July 2014, shortly after the kickoff of Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” in the Gaza Strip – a 51-day affair that ultimately killed 2,251 Palestinians, including 551 children – Danish journalist Nikolaj Krak penned a dispatch from Israel for the Copenhagen-based Kristeligt Dagblad newspaper. …

Thousands of protesters mass in Israeli cities for a third night demanding a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to bring home hostages held in Gaza as Benjamin Netanyahu comes under renewed pressure
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands of protesters mass in Israeli cities for a third night demanding a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to bring home hostages held in Gaza as Benjamin Netanyahu comes under renewed pressure

Daily Mail  

Thousands of protesters have massed across Israel for the third consecutive day of demonstrations calling for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza amid growing disapproval of the government's handling of the war. Demonstrators stand around a fire as they protest against the government in Tel Aviv tonight Thousands of Israelis gather around Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem in protest on …

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israelis were plunged into grief and anger this weekend after the military said six hostages were killed by their captors in Gaza just as troops were closing in on their location. A police officer on a horse moves past a protest calling for a deal for the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip …

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to cease-fire deal?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Could mass protests in Israel over the hostages persuade Netanyahu to agree to cease-fire deal?

New Indian Express  

Netanyahu blames Hamas for the lack of a deal. He also wouldn't be able to move ahead with his government's planned changes to the legal system that critics say could affect the trial and help him avoid a conviction. He also wants any deal to keep Israeli troops in two strips of land in Gaza, and reaffirmed his insistence that …

Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever

CNN  

CNN — They were sons, daughters, brothers and sisters to a nation. These well-tested democratic tools of change have toppled governments before, but it’s best to remember that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a political survivor extraordinaire. Galvanized by growing frustration waiting for Netanyahu to cut a deal with Hamas to bring home from Gaza the 101 remaining hostages, including …

Thousands take to streets to protest Netanyahu and Gaza conflict
5 months ago

Thousands take to streets to protest Netanyahu and Gaza conflict

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Pro-Palestinian protesters face police in riot gear at Union Station …

A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress
5 months ago

A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country’s conduct in the devastating Gaza war, urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress. But a top U.S. envoy said Israel has presented no evidence for claims Hamas is stealing aid, adding that Israel’s killing of Gaza police commanders guarding …

WATCH: Netanyahu protesters descend on U.S. Capitol
5 months ago

WATCH: Netanyahu protesters descend on U.S. Capitol

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress inside the U.S. Capitol, demonstrators both inside the chamber — including Rep. Rashida Tlaib who held up a sign reading “war criminal” — and outside the chamber protested his high-profile visit. Thousands of people protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu march near the U.S. Capitol in …

Netanyahu in Washington sparks wave of protests, multiple arrests
5 months ago

Netanyahu in Washington sparks wave of protests, multiple arrests

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza converged on Washington on Wednesday to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit, chanting “Free, free Palestine” as they marched toward the Capitol before police deployed pepper spray on some in the crowd. Demonstrators calling for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians filled several …

As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him
5 months ago

As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him

Al Jazeera  

Thousands rally in Washington, DC, to call for end to Gaza war and rebuke the Israeli prime minister as a ‘war criminal’. Washington, DC – Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and …

Why are protesters calling for fresh elections in Israel? Are Netanyahu's days numbered?
6 months, 1 week ago

Why are protesters calling for fresh elections in Israel? Are Netanyahu's days numbered?

Firstpost  

Anti-government demonstrators marched through the streets of Jerusalem, engaging in confrontations with police in the vicinity of Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence while demanding new elections. Members of Israeli security forces stand guard next to protesters during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, near the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 17 June, 2024. Protesters attend a demonstration against …

Arrests and injuries in Israeli antigovernment protests
6 months, 1 week ago

Arrests and injuries in Israeli antigovernment protests

Al Jazeera  

Thousands more to participate in nationwide demonstrations over Gaza war and the failure to negotiate the release of captives. At least nine people have been arrested during antigovernment protests in Jerusalem, with more demonstrations expected in the coming days amid Israel’s war on Gaza and fighting with Hezbollah. Police clashed with protesters near the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem
6 months, 1 week ago

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem

The Hindu  

Anti-government protesters converged on Jerusalem on June 17, calling for new elections in an effort to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again sits atop one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel's history. A wartime unity government fell apart a week ago when two centrist former generals, Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, quit, leaving Netanyahu dependent on ultra-Orthodox …

Netanyahu insists Israel will defend itself even if ‘forced to stand alone’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu insists Israel will defend itself even if ‘forced to stand alone’

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will defend itself even if “forced to stand alone,” defying international pressure for Israel’s military to limit its campaign in Gaza ahead of its expected incursion into Rafah. Netanyahu’s comments came shortly before Israel on Monday ordered Palestinians in parts of Rafah to evacuate, after the country’s defense minister told troops …

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

NPR  

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Levin for NPR Maya Levin for NPR DEIR HANNA, Israel — After the brutal Hamas attack last October, which Israel says killed 1,200 people, anti-war demonstrations in Israel were quashed. "It's shifting, but it's still a very grim picture from where I'm standing," says …

Israel: Large protests in Tel Aviv calling for resignation of Netanyahu, early elections
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel: Large protests in Tel Aviv calling for resignation of Netanyahu, early elections

Live Mint  

A sea of protestors have launched a rally in Israel calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war against Hamas in Gaza reaches its half-year mark. Around 10,000 protestors at the capital Tel Aviv crossroads renamed "Democracy Square" and chanted "Elections now". "Our leadership is cowardly and driven by political consideration, which is why this deal has …

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?

LA Times  

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024, to demand early elections and a cease-fire deal to free the remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas militants. Demonstrators’ demands include immediate elections aimed at dumping Netanyahu and his radical right-wing coalition government, something the prime minister insists would be dangerous during a war. “It would paralyze …

Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?

Al Jazeera  

Israeli citizens have taken to the streets, calling for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Israeli captives. The protesters have been demanding that the government secure a Gaza ceasefire deal immediately to allow for the return of captives taken by Hamas from Israel, early elections and the resignation of Netanyahu. Former Associated Press editor Dan Perry wrote on US …

Israel Hamas War Israeli Protest Return Hostages Early Elections Benjamin Netanyahu Gaza
8 months, 3 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 …

Big trouble for Israeli PM as millions stage largest protest seeking ouster of Netanyahu govt I VIDEO
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Big trouble for Israeli PM as millions stage largest protest seeking ouster of Netanyahu govt I VIDEO

India TV News  

Jerusalem: Millions of Israelis gathered outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government demonstration since the country went to war in October. VIDEO: Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu Netanyahu says he is doing everything to bring hostages home Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Hamas and bring …

Netanyahu undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery, his office says 'in good shape and beginning to recover'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery, his office says 'in good shape and beginning to recover'

India TV News  

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent "successful" surgery for a hernia on Sunday, his office said, at a time when he is waging a war against Hamas in Gaza, and less than a year after he was fitted with a pacemaker. "On Saturday night, during a routine checkup for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a hernia was found," his office …

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of Israelis have marched in Jerusalem, calling for increased efforts to free captives held in Gaza and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Police used water cannon against the crowd, and jostled and pushed protesters back as they shouted that Netanyahu “must go”. Pressure has been growing on the prime minister as opponents of his right-wing …

Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu

LA Times  

People run away as a police truck sprays skunk water onto the sit-in protest blocking a highway during an anti-government demonstration Sunday in Jerusalem. Thousands of Israelis attended the demonstration in Jerusalem with the aim to oust Netanyahu’s government, call for elections and demand that Israeli hostages be returned. “To go to elections now will just push to the side …

'Bibi-Stop Killing': Angry Israelis March Outside Netanyahu Residence Amid Gaza War | Watch
9 months ago

'Bibi-Stop Killing': Angry Israelis March Outside Netanyahu Residence Amid Gaza War | Watch

Hindustan Times  

'Bibi-Stop Killing': Angry Israelis March Outside Netanyahu Residence Amid Gaza War | Watch Israeli protesters took to the streets against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 21. Angry Israelis demanded the return of captives in Gaza and for national elections to be held early. Waving Israeli flags, protesters held banners saying, “Bibi, stop killing Israel.” Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #antinetanyahuprotest #earlypolls …

'Netanyahu is giving Hamas a massive victory if he sacrifices the lives of Israeli hostages': Furious Israeli whose cousin was kidnapped by terrorists slams Prime Minister as he refuses to commit to G
10 months ago

'Netanyahu is giving Hamas a massive victory if he sacrifices the lives of Israeli hostages': Furious Israeli whose cousin was kidnapped by terrorists slams Prime Minister as he refuses to commit to G

Daily Mail  

The cousin of a student who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 has slammed Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for refusing to commit to a deal that would bring back the remaining 130 hostages, claiming he is handing Hamas a 'massive victory' if he 'sacrifices' them for a military victory. Gil Dickmann, a student who dropped his Master's degree …

Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses calls for early election as thousands protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses calls for early election as thousands protest

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu has seen his popularity plummet in opinion polls since October 7 attack that sparked the devastating war on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for an early election as thousands of protesters take to the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, demanding he step down. Calls for an early vote have been mounting since October when …

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks
10 months, 1 week ago

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks

LA Times  

Demonstrators protest Saturday in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and call for new elections in the latest weekly protest against his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the last few days after good progress in recent weeks, key mediator Qatar said Saturday, as …

Thousands rally across Israel, calling for Netanyahu’s resignation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands rally across Israel, calling for Netanyahu’s resignation

Al Jazeera  

Israeli police have arrested several protesters in Tel Aviv, who called for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and early elections amid Israel’s continued war on Gaza. Several other areas in Israel witnessed protests with thousands participating, demanding the dismissal of the government and the release of captives in Gaza. They included Jerusalem, Haifa, Caesarea, Kefar Sava, Rehovot and …

In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder
11 months ago

In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder

NPR  

In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he'll face questions about responsibility for Palestinian deaths when the war is over, but there are signs that that reckoning is already approaching. ESTRIN: And he also questioned Netanyahu's military strategy in Gaza and whether it's truly possible to eliminate Hamas. ESTRIN: You know, the Biden …

'Light against darkness': Netanyahu says as Israel expands Gaza offensive: Top points
11 months, 1 week ago

'Light against darkness': Netanyahu says as Israel expands Gaza offensive: Top points

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel would not be deterred by genocide charges before the International Court of Justice, as the country kept up bombardments in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Meanwhile, former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon, a Netanyahu ally-turned-critic, accused him of creating the circumstances that allowed Hamas to launch the October 7 attack on Israel in …

Blow to Netanyahu: On Israeli Supreme Court’s verdict and limiting the judiciary’s powers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Blow to Netanyahu: On Israeli Supreme Court’s verdict and limiting the judiciary’s powers

The Hindu  

The Israeli Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a law passed by the Knesset last year that sought to limit the judiciary’s powers is a clear setback to the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is fighting a brutal war in Gaza. The law, passed with 64-0 votes in the 120-member Parliament after an opposition boycott in July 2023, …

Israel’s Supreme Court delays activation of law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s Supreme Court delays activation of law that makes it harder to remove Netanyahu from office

LA Times  

A law that would make it harder to remove Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office must go into effect only after the next parliamentary elections, the country’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. A law that would make it harder to remove Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office must go into effect only after the next parliamentary elections, the country’s …

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul

The Hindu  

Israel’s Supreme Court on January 1 struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul, a decision that threatens to reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the country’s ongoing war against Hamas. In Monday’s decision, the court narrowly voted to overturn a law passed in July that prevents judges from striking down government decisions …

Israel’s Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu’s polarizing judicial overhaul
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu’s polarizing judicial overhaul

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul Monday, delivering a landmark decision that could reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the country’s ongoing war against Hamas. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a Netanyahu ally and the architect of the overhaul, lambasted the court’s decision, saying it demonstrated “the …

Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas war will continue for 'many more months'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas war will continue for 'many more months'

ABC  

At a news conference on Saturday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war would continue for "many more months" and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt. Key points: Hospital sources say intensified Israeli air raids kill 35 more Palestinians in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war will continue …

Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes
1 year ago

Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes

Al Jazeera  

An emergency order from Israel’s justice minister following the events of October 7 had put the case on pause. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to face the resumption of his long-running trial on numerous corruption charges, after a pause due to the war in Gaza. The trial was paused on an emergency order from the country’s justice minister …

Israeli forces move further into Gaza as Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli forces move further into Gaza as Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces are making progress in Gaza raids, denounces calls for ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also dismissed growing calls for a ceasefire, saying that such action would constitute “surrender to terrorism”. No sign of a ceasefire Speaking to reporters on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphatically rejected calls for a ceasefire, …

Israel police boss threatens to send anti-war protesters to Gaza ‘on buses’
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel police boss threatens to send anti-war protesters to Gaza ‘on buses’

Al Jazeera  

Kobi Shabtai says there will be ‘zero tolerance’ for protests in support of Gaza in Israel. Israel’s police chief, Kobi Shabtai, has said there will be “zero tolerance” for protests in support of Gaza in Israel, threatening to send anti-war demonstrators to the besieged Palestinian enclave that Israel has been bombarding daily for nearly two weeks. Israel Police spokesman Eli …

Israel-Hamas War: ‘Bibi, you have blood on your hands,' Israelis staged protest against PM Benjamin Netanyahu
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas War: ‘Bibi, you have blood on your hands,' Israelis staged protest against PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Live Mint  

Amid the Israel-Hamas war, numerous individuals who are showing support for the hostages and their families are currently engaged in protests, expressing their dissatisfaction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's management of the crisis. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} As reported by The Times of Israel, Levy, 62, a protestor, from Tel Aviv, said “I want Benjamin Netanyahu and all his people to …

Netanyahu's stern message to Hamas: Gazans' should flee, IDF to revenge for the blood of its civilians
1 year, 2 months ago

Netanyahu's stern message to Hamas: Gazans' should flee, IDF to revenge for the blood of its civilians

India TV News  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on early Sunday, urged Gaza residents to flee as his defence forces sought to take "deadliest revenge" in which Hamas killed over 300 Israelis. The message from the Prime Minister came in the early Sunday after backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into …

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel’s democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel’s democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden raised “hard issues,” including protecting the “checks and balances” in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing the Israeli leader to find a compromise on a judicial overhaul that has set off months of mass protests in Israel and concerns in Washington. Biden also raised concerns about the far-right …

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