Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first
1 year, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations with the Palestinians, saying he has opted for a different approach in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday. Video Ad Feedback Tapper challenges Netanyahu on his controversial proposal that has sparked massive protests 06:22 - Source: CNN When asked about US concerns that expanding Israeli settlements on Palestinian land could hamper peace prospects, Netanyahu said: “Well, I totally disagree.” Complicated relations Biden and Netanyahu have a complicated relationship, especially over Iran. “I never talk about specific operations… and every time some explosion takes place in the Middle East, Israel is blamed or given responsibility – sometimes we are sometimes we’re not.” Most right-wing cabinet The wide-ranging interview touched on concerns about Netanyahu’s cabinet, described as the most far right and religious in the country’s history, which has already faced internal tensions and widespread public protests. And that’s certainly the case here.” Netanyahu accused critics of hypocrisy and not holding a similar lens against his predecessors, while adding: “Look, I’m controlling the government, and I’m responsible for its policies, and the policies are sensible, and responsible, and continue to be that.” The six-time prime minister also rejected criticism of his government’s push for judicial reforms, that would give parliament the ability to overturn supreme court rulings, appoint judges, and remove from ministries legal advisers whose legal advice is binding.

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What could be Israel's strategy?
3 days, 1 hour ago

What could be Israel's strategy?

NPR  

What could be Israel's strategy? From Israel's point of view, why might Prime Minister Netanyahu be more amenable to a deal now? SIMON: I have all this time recalled our conversation with you on October 7, the day of the Hamas attacks, and you described that day as Israel's 9/11. SIMON: In the minute we have left, Mr. Sachs, there's …

Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks
6 days, 8 hours ago

Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire deal, his spokesperson on Tuesday dismissed such claims saying that the prime minister was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon, according to a report After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
Trending News
1 week ago

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria
1 week ago

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Firstpost  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump in which they emphasised the need to free hostages in Gaza and discussed the situation in Syria Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. During the phone call, the …

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree
Trending News
1 week, 2 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree

India Today  

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and push forward ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. After the meeting, Sullivan expressed optimism: "I got the sense from the Prime Minister that he is ready to do a deal.” Sullivan added, “We can't rest until it actually happens. I am here …

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?
1 week, 3 days ago

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?

Al Jazeera  

Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now? Indications that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be ready to agree to end the assault on Gaza that has killed 44,800 people – with thousands more lost under the rubble and presumed dead – could raise hopes of an end …

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza
1 week, 3 days ago

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza

Firstpost  

Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the Israeli premier ‘is ready to do a deal’ with Hamas and that talks are currently at a point where a deal could be reached In the final weeks of presidency, US President Joe Biden is making the final push for a ceasefire …

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 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 …

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
Top News
2 weeks 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 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 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 …

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House

Firstpost  

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that there’s been momentum in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, emphasising that a Gaza peace deal might be in place before President-elect Donald Trump comes back to power Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that momentum has returned in the Gaza peace talks …

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 …

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

Al Jazeera  

Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war. A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of Palestinians were killed in the Israeli military’s continued attacks on the …

'Very strong statement': Netanyahu backs Trump’s 'all hell to pay' warning on Gaza hostages
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Very strong statement': Netanyahu backs Trump’s 'all hell to pay' warning on Gaza hostages

Firstpost  

A day after President-elect Donald Trump warned that there would be “hell to pay” if the hostages are not released by the time he takes office in January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday thanked Trump for the “strong statement” made in a social media post A day after President-elect Donald Trump warned that there would be “hell to …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?

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. The Lebanese health ministry says nearly 3,800 people have …

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that conditions for reaching a possible deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip have considerably improved. Asked about a possible hostage deal in an interview with local Channel 14, Netanyahu said: "I think the conditions have very much changed for the better." Meanwhile, the Israeli military said in …

Ordered IDF to prepare for ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaks truce, says Netanyahu
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ordered IDF to prepare for ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaks truce, says Netanyahu

Firstpost  

In his first interview since the Lebanon ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday warned that any failure by Hezbollah to comply with the ceasefire terms would lead to an “intensive war” Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Israel, on Oct. 27, 2024. AP File In his first interview since the Lebanon …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?

Live Mint  

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could not have come a moment too soon, especially since Tel Aviv had seemed determined to pursue its war against the Iran-backed militia with the same intensity as its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The agreement is for 60 days, within which Israel must withdraw troops from Lebanese territory and Hezbollah must …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes, said that the ceasefire on the northern front would allow Israel’s military to regroup and focus on Hamas and Iran Due to Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a truce in Gaza appears to be all the more unlikely. She is hopeful that after the ceasefire between Israel …

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature

The Independent  

It is hard to be optimistic about the situation in the Middle East. As one American headline put it, “Biden tries to go out with a Middle East miracle.” Unusually, there is a synergy between the incentives operating on him and on his successor; in that Donald Trump is, as the world knows, very much against the US financing foreign …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal

Firstpost  

Eli Albag, the father of a 19-year-old woman who was taken captive on October 7, says that Netanyahu should reach an agreement with Hamas just as he secured a deal with Hezbollah As Lebanon celebrates the culmination of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal with the displaced heading home after months of conflict, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza feel …

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — For many across the Middle East, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came as a relief: the first major sign of progress in the region since war began more than a year ago. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war The war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7, 2023, when …

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran

The Independent  

Wednesday morning in south Beirut started as daybreak has for much of the last two months – with explosions and gunfire. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon means that after 60 days the Israeli army will withdraw back to the border in the south and Hezbollah’s fighters will go beyond the Litani River 30km or so from the Israeli …

Israel, Hezbollah Truce Deal Comes Into Effect From Today. Netanyahu Gives This Warning
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah Truce Deal Comes Into Effect From Today. Netanyahu Gives This Warning

ABP News  

Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah reached a truce deal, which will take effect on Wednesday, brokered by the US and France, said US President Joe Biden on Tuesday. The fighting ended at 4 am local time, Biden said, adding he talked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, reported Reuters. "What is left …

‘Isolate Hamas and…’: Benjamin Netanyahu outlines three reasons for agreeing to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Isolate Hamas and…’: Benjamin Netanyahu outlines three reasons for agreeing to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

Live Mint  

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has officially approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, effectively halting the conflict between the two factions. Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Contentious Clause and Israeli Military Freedom Despite the approval of the ceasefire deal, a contentious clause remains in the agreement that Lebanon reportedly opposed. Netanyahu, however, made it …

Israel will attack if Hezbollah violates ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu warns
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel will attack if Hezbollah violates ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu warns

India Today  

Israel and Hezbollah have finally agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US and France to end the violent border skirmishes in Lebanon that started in October 2023, soon after Hamas attacked the Jewish nation. Besides the warning, the Israeli Prime Minister also listed "three reasons" for the requirement of the ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron praised the signing of …

Israel, Hezbollah agree on ceasefire: Biden calls it 'good news', Netanyahu warns against any violation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah agree on ceasefire: Biden calls it 'good news', Netanyahu warns against any violation

India TV News  

After several months of skirmishes and thousands of casualties, Israel and Hezbollah finally agreed to the ceasefire deal on Tuesday. In the meantime, US President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have accepted a US-brokered peace deal that is designed to be a "permanent cessation" of hostilities between the two sides. As part of the ceasefire, Israel will …

Watch: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses nation after ceasefire discussions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses nation after ceasefire discussions

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 Watch as Israeli prime minister …

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson
Top News
4 weeks ago

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-26 09:24 Israeli first responders work at the site of a rocket attack from Lebanon, in Petah Tikvah, central Israel, Nov 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - The negotiation over a deal on ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon "is going in a very positive direction", a spokesperson for the US National Security Council said Monday, stopping short …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect with a warning from Netanyahu
4 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect with a warning from Netanyahu

India Today  

Israel's security cabinet on Tuesday approved a ceasefire deal with Iran-backed Hezbollah, paving the way to end the conflict in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Tuesday. After the ceasefire deal, Biden said that Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over a period of 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with …

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson
4 weeks ago

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson

China Daily  

Israeli first responders work at the site of a rocket attack from Lebanon, in Petah Tikvah, central Israel, Nov 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - The negotiation over a deal on ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon "is going in a very positive direction", a spokesperson for the US National Security Council said Monday, stopping short of providing details. NSC Coordinator …

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson
4 weeks ago

Negotiation over Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire positive but not done: US spokesperson

China Daily  

Israeli first responders work at the site of a rocket attack from Lebanon, in Petah Tikvah, central Israel, Nov 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - The negotiation over a deal on ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon "is going in a very positive direction", a spokesperson for the US National Security Council said Monday, stopping short of providing details. NSC Coordinator …

After Netanyahu's 'in principle' approval, Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal on Tuesday
4 weeks ago

After Netanyahu's 'in principle' approval, Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal on Tuesday

Firstpost  

After Netanyahu’s “in principle” approval of the Hezbollah ceasefire deal, the Israeli cabinet is set to convene on Tuesday to discuss its formal approval, according to a report, citing a senior Israeli official A view shows the moment of an Israeli strike on a building, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezollah and Israeli forces, in the Chiyah district of Beirut's …

Netanyahu holds meeting with senior officials over Lebanon ceasefire as Israel is poised to accept US proposal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu holds meeting with senior officials over Lebanon ceasefire as Israel is poised to accept US proposal

Firstpost  

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with a few senior Israeli officials over a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah as reports indicate that the Jewish nation has given the tentative okay to proposal brokered by the US Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a discussion on the subject of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in …

Israeli cabinet likely to approve Lebanon ceasefire deal in Tuesday vote
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Israeli cabinet likely to approve Lebanon ceasefire deal in Tuesday vote

CNN  

CNN — The Israeli cabinet looks set to approve a ceasefire deal in Lebanon later Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, a move that could potentially end the war that has killed thousands. Itamar Ben Gvir, the country’s far-right National Security Minister, called the deal a “big mistake” and said it would be “a historic missed opportunity to eradicate …

Israel's Netanyahu approves 'in principle' ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: Report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel's Netanyahu approves 'in principle' ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: Report

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved "in principle" a ceasefire agreement with Lebanese group Hezbollah, but the Jewish nation has reservations over some details of the deal, which were expected to be transmitted to Lebanon on Monday, a source quoting CNN said. Last week, US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Beirut to review the progress of the talks and said …

Israel ‘objects to France’ being involved in ceasefire as agreement nears
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel ‘objects to France’ being involved in ceasefire as agreement nears

The Telegraph  

Israel has objected to France being involved in the implementation of a ceasefire in one of the final hurdles to a peace deal in Lebanon. Negotiators are approaching an agreement to end the almost 13-month long conflict after Israel invaded Lebanon on Oct 1 in an effort to push Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror group, away from the border. Speaking to …

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is ‘very close,’ regional source says, as Lebanon death toll climbs
1 month ago

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is ‘very close,’ regional source says, as Lebanon death toll climbs

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — A ceasefire deal between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is “very close,” a regional source told CNN on Sunday, even as an uptick in Israeli attacks saw the death toll in Lebanon since mid-September pass a grim milestone. More than 3,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since the uptick in hostilities in mid-September …

Israel maximizing gains before US transition
1 month ago

Israel maximizing gains before US transition

China Daily  

That the US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East left the region over the weekend after several months of operations there has been widely taken as an indication of easing of tensions between Israel and Iran following Israel's air strikes on multiple Iranian targets late last month. Israel has dramatically escalated its bombardment of …

Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu
1 month ago

Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu

Al Jazeera  

PM says last month’s attacks hit Tehran’s nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country’s air attack on Iran last month hit “a component” of Tehran’s nuclear programme and degraded its defence and missile production capabilities. “There is a specific component in their nuclear programme that was hit in this attack,” …

Israeli minister says Trump win means ‘time has come’ for country to annex West Bank
1 month, 1 week ago

Israeli minister says Trump win means ‘time has come’ for country to annex West Bank

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 Israel’s far-right minister of finance …

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'
1 month, 1 week ago

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

India TV News  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday issued a direct message for the people of Iran, saying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's government feared the people of Iran more than Israel. Don't lose hope,״ Netanyahu told Iranian people in a surprise message amid tension between the two nations, following Israel's attacks against Iran-baked Hezbollah in Lebanon. "A special message from …

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 …

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR : NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR Israel's Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had "eroded" between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can still achieve …

Israel sees progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks, says Russia could help disarm Hezbollah
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel sees progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks, says Russia could help disarm Hezbollah

Firstpost  

Israel has been waging a major offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon since late September, pounding its strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley and sending troops into areas near the border Smoke rises above Lebanon following an Israeli strike, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, on Israel's border with Lebanon. Israel escalated air …

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