Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
1 week, 6 days 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 open divisions in Israel and complicated Netanyahu’s legacy, which has also been tainted by the war in Gaza and the growing international isolation Israel faces because of it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the district court for his long-running trial for alleged corruption, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Supporters of Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, seen in poster, gather outside a court in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 as Netanyahu is set to take the stand in his long-running trial on corruption charges.

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Benjamin Netanyahu finally takes stand at corruption trial: ‘I have waited 8 years for this’
1 week, 6 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu finally takes stand at corruption trial: ‘I have waited 8 years for this’

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 Benjamin Netanyahu has become Israel’s …

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
1 week, 6 days ago

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges. Allegations also mounted against the Netanyahus for using government money to purchase furniture for their private beach house and to cover the medical expenses of Sara Netanyahu’s late father. Flying high Netanyahu was suspected of …

Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘Have changed Middle East’s face, 7-front war requires my attention’
1 week, 6 days ago

Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘Have changed Middle East’s face, 7-front war requires my attention’

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister has dubbed the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases against him as ‘ridiculous’ and ’total lies’ After he could no longer delay the testimony in the corruption case against him, Israeli Prime Minister appeared in a district court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. ‘Simply ridiculous’: Netanyahu on charges against him Netanyahu …

Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Netanyahu Takes the Witness Stand in Historic Corruption Trial
1 week, 6 days ago

Netanyahu Takes the Witness Stand in Historic Corruption Trial

Live Mint  

-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in a corruption trial in which he’s accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, a case that’s played havoc with the nation’s political life for nearly a decade. Netanyahu and his team tried repeatedly to delay the sessions and triggered a petition …

Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases
1 week, 6 days ago

Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify in court on Tuesday, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases. Here’s a look at the three main cases concerning the prime minister: Telecom Trade-off The most damaging case against Netanyahu involves an influence-peddling scandal in which two former aides have testified against him on …

What is the corruption case in which Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?
1 week, 6 days ago

What is the corruption case in which Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. He denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. Netanyahu’s legal troubles …

Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him
1 week, 6 days 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 is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been embroiled in scandal for years
1 week, 6 days ago

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been embroiled in scandal for years

LA Times  

Demonstrators, including one in a mask, protest against Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu outside court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand this week for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges. Allegations also mounted against the Netanyahus for using government money to purchase furniture for their private beach house and …

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
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1 week, 6 days 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 assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial
1 week, 6 days ago

Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court in Tel Aviv to testify in his corruption trial on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected 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. But the charges have torn open divisions in …

Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance
1 week, 6 days ago

Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu took the stand for about four hours and will resume testifying on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the stand for the first time in his long-running corruption trial, rejecting what he described as “absurd” allegations against him. Israel’s longest-serving prime minister faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases. And …

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
2 weeks ago

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as the leader wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also faces an international arrest …

Israeli PM Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
2 weeks ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as the leader wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. It will be the first time an Israeli prime …

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel
2 weeks ago

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as he wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. The trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate cases in …

Trump’s return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump’s return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Shortly after Donald Trump’s win in last month’s U.S. election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to congratulate the president-elect: “History’s greatest comeback!” he gushed. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Likely to top Netanyahu’s wish list this time around is for Trump to be tough against Iran or …

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — An Israeli court on Tuesday ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take the stand next week in his long-running corruption trial, ending a series of delays. Netanyahu’s lawyers had filed multiple requests to put off the testimony, arguing first that the war in Gaza prevented him from properly preparing for his testimony, and later that his security could …

Israel questions legitimacy of ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, vows to contest court order
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Israel questions legitimacy of ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, vows to contest court order

India TV News  

Jerusalem: Israel has informed the International Criminal Court that it will contest arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant over their conduct of the Gaza war, Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday. The ICC issued arrest warrants last Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence chief, and Hamas military leader Ibrahim Al-Masri, known as Mohammed …

Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel urged the court to suspend the warrants against him and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant pending the outcome of the appeal. Israel has told the International Criminal Court that it will appeal against arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over their actions in the war on Gaza, …

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days

Firstpost  

Authorities have accused Netanyahu of receiving items such as cigars, champagne, bracelets, handbags, and luxury clothing. He was also accused of interfering in investigations and judicial proceedings for personal gain Just a week before he was supposed to testify in the corruption case against him, a court on Tuesday granted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eight more days to prepare …

The arrest warrant is a diplomatic disaster for Netanyahu
1 month ago

The arrest warrant is a diplomatic disaster for Netanyahu

Live Mint  

FOR MONTHS the decision seemed both inevitable and improbable. Israel’s attorney-general told Mr Netanyahu this year that forming a state commission of inquiry might stall the ICC’s probe. Many Israelis argued that it was the result of antisemitism: Mr Netanyahu himself called it a “modern Dreyfus trial", referring to the wrongful prosecution of a Jewish officer in the French army …

Netanyahu says ICC warrant against him won’t stop Israel from defending itself
1 month ago

Netanyahu says ICC warrant against him won’t stop Israel from defending itself

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court over his conduct of the Gaza war would not stop him defending Israel. The decision by the International Criminal Court in The Hague to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant is a moral disgrace, entirely tainted …

Does ICC arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu really matter?
1 month ago

Does ICC arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu really matter?

Firstpost  

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas’s military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. Reuters The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas’s …

Israel's Netanyahu says ICC arrest warrant won't stop actions in self-defence
Top News
1 month ago

Israel's Netanyahu says ICC arrest warrant won't stop actions in self-defence

Hindustan Times  

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court over his conduct during the Gaza war would not stop the country from defending itself, reported news agency AFP. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the ICC arrest warrant against him won't stop him from defending Israel In a video statement …

ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but …
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1 month ago

ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but …

Al Jazeera  

There’s a reasonable basis to believe, when it comes to Israel-Palestine, that justice is not ultimately an option. Yesterday, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, “for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024”, as …

Arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by International Criminal Court over Israel’s war in Gaza
1 month ago

Arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by International Criminal Court over Israel’s war in Gaza

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 The International Criminal Court has …

The warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest is a stain on Israel – but he remains shameless
1 month ago

The warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest is a stain on Israel – but he remains shameless

The Independent  

The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, will hardly come as a shock to either man. Their oft-quoted belief that the civilian deaths and injuries were due to Hamas’s tactic of using innocent people as human shields and hiding in hospitals …

Why has the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – and could he be arrested?
1 month ago

Why has the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – and could he be arrested?

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 The International Criminal Court has …

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 …

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Top News
1 month ago

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials

Deccan Chronicle  

The Hague : The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel's offensive in the Palestinian territory. But its practical implications could be limited since …

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Netanyahu, ex-defence minister Gallant, Hamas's Al-Masri
1 month ago

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Netanyahu, ex-defence minister Gallant, Hamas's Al-Masri

Hindustan Times  

The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants against Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, Reuters reported. The move comes after the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on May 20 announced that he was seeking arrest warrants for alleged crimes linked …

Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant issued ICC arrest warrants: What’s next?
1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant issued ICC arrest warrants: What’s next?

Al Jazeera  

This is the first time there has been an indictment for Netanyahu since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and a top Hamas leader on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a decision posted online …

ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza
1 month ago

ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas military commander for alleged war crimes. The court also decided “unanimously” to issue an arrest warrant for Hamas’s military commander Mohammed al-Masri, known as Mohammed Deif, “for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed” in Israel and Palestine …

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials
1 month ago

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials

LA Times  

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory. But its practical implications could be limited since Israel and its …

Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial next month: What's the case about?
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial next month: What's the case about?

Firstpost  

Authorities accused Benjamin Netanyahu of receiving cigars, Champagne, bracelets, bags and luxury clothes. He also allegedly meddled in investigative and judicial proceedings for favours Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the court on December 2 to testify for his corruption trial. The corruption trial merges three distinct cases that Netanyahu is accused of, referred to as Cases 1000, 2000, …

Netanyahu’s aggressive strategy brings political success and raft of scandal
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu’s aggressive strategy brings political success and raft of scandal

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a winning streak. “As I lead this war and deflect international attacks from various arenas, we are now confronting an additional front – the fake news from the media.” The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that on the eve of Hamas’ October 7 attack, the Prime Minister’s Office was aware …

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The allegations stem from two articles published in September, one in the Jewish Chronicle, in the United Kingdom, and another in Germany's Bild, both citing Israeli intelligence sources and supporting a narrative being pushed by Netanyahu at the time. The …

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The investigation centers on allegations that the prime minister's office promoted to foreign media the claim that Hamas was planning on smuggling hostages out of Gaza over the Egyptian border and creating divisions in Israeli society to pressure Netanyahu into …

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders

The Independent  

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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 …

UK not to challenge ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UK not to challenge ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said Friday that the U.K. will not interfere with the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington The announcement is reversal of plans announced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, …

WATCH: Netanyahu protesters descend on U.S. Capitol
4 months, 4 weeks 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
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Netanyahu in Washington: Israel PM vows 'total victory' in Gaza, denounces US protesters
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu in Washington: Israel PM vows 'total victory' in Gaza, denounces US protesters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday to achieve “total victory” against Hamas and denounced American opponents of the war in Gaza as “idiots,” taking a combative stance in a visit the Biden administration has hoped will yield progress in negotiations to end the fighting. United States Capitol Police stand near …

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a 'dead man walking' — the polls tell a new story
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a 'dead man walking' — the polls tell a new story

ABC  

Benjamin Netanyahu's political career has been declared over more times than most. The party's support has climbed back to 21 seats and Mr Netanyahu is once more the preferred prime minister by about one-third of Israelis, according to polling firm Lazar. Moderate voices in Israel-Gaza war decisions gone Photo shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting. …

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads, with either path likely to shape the legacy of Israel’s longest-serving and deeply divisive leader. “Netanyahu’s endgame is to survive.” Netanyahu’s current government, formed in late 2022 after five consecutive elections, is the most nationalist and religious in Israel’s …

Netanyahu in furious response to ICC prosecutor’s war crimes allegations: ‘A new kind of antisemitism’
7 months ago

Netanyahu in furious response to ICC prosecutor’s war crimes allegations: ‘A new kind of antisemitism’

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 Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a …

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