As Israel prepares for election again, Netanyahu eyes return to power
2 years, 2 months ago

As Israel prepares for election again, Netanyahu eyes return to power

The Hindu  

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is eyeing a return to power when the country holds its fifth election in four years on November 1, his chances potentially boosted by the rise of the extreme-right. He is up against the centrist caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who last year manoeuvred a motley alliance of eight parties into a coalition that managed to oust Mr. Netanyahu from power. The polls have Mr. Netanyahu's Likud emerging as the largest party in parliament, the Knesset - but in a political system dominated by coalitions, his path to the premiership is far from certain. The backing of the extreme-right could serve as Mr. Netanyahu's ticket back into high office, a move which would likely come in exchange for handing significant powers to Ben-Gvir. With Mr. Lapid's Yesh Atid party behind Likud in the polls, one of his aides said he "wants to make sure Netanyahu does not get these 61 with his allies".

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Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill

CNN  

CNN — Just two days after undergoing prostate removal surgery, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against his doctor’s orders to help his party pass a divisive budget law. His presence proved decisive: The bill passed by one vote after some right-wing parties in Netanyahu’s government attempted to block it over disagreements with the Israeli Finance Minister …

Analysis: Accusations of genocide. Charges of corruption. But improbably, Netanyahu had a good year
3 weeks ago

Analysis: Accusations of genocide. Charges of corruption. But improbably, Netanyahu had a good year

CNN  

CNN — This time last year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in the doldrums. Faiz Abu Rmeleh/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images For Israelis he is, once again, “Mr Security.” “The moment Hezbollah got involved,” Scheindlin said, referring to the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, “it became something beyond Netanyahu’s failure or the failure of his government. And so he gets the …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
1 month 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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial
1 month 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 month 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 Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
Top News
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fronts corruption trial
1 month ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fronts corruption trial

ABC  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at a Tel Aviv courthouse to take the stand for the first time in a long-running corruption trial. The Israeli prime minister has denied any wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty to the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases. Mr Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving leader and …

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli prime minister is facing corruption charges that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing multiple corruption charges in Israeli courts, is due to testify on Tuesday for the first time in his trial. Here’s a breakdown of what he is accused of doing: Case 1000 Also known …

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Trump ‘could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump ‘could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution’

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. US officials have condemned the ICC after it issued …

The warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest is a stain on Israel – but he remains shameless
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Looming Trump Presidency Set To Embolden Netanyahu And Hurt Palestinians
2 months ago

Looming Trump Presidency Set To Embolden Netanyahu And Hurt Palestinians

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already celebrated Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory this week as “history’s greatest comeback.” And on Friday, Netanyahu signaled what he thinks Trump’s reascent to the Oval Office means for his own policies — by tapping a new ambassador to the U.S. who has roots in far-right Israeli political movements that …

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz Israel Katz, Gallant’s …

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared
2 months, 1 week ago

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared

Live Mint  

He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, his fiercest opponent within his own government, and Donald Trump won the U.S. election. Netanyahu, who calls for “total victory" in the war, has said that Israel can’t stop fighting in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed. Netanyahu called Trump’s potential win “historic" and said it “offers a new beginning for America and a …

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say
2 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say

NPR  

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted. Netanyahu, who met and spoke with Trump during his campaign, had been hoping for him to win and will likely take steps to end …

Netanyahu fires Israel's Defence Minister
2 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu fires Israel's Defence Minister

ABC  

Sabra Lane: In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his popular Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant. Matthew Doran: He's referencing the US support for Israel's military, including for its war in Gaza. Matthew Doran: 33-year-old Duaa believes the current vice president shows more support for Palestinians and is more likely to end the war. Matthew Doran: In the Jewish quarter, …

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory

Raw Story  

An Israeli political analyst said Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "praying and putting his bets on the victory" of former U.S. President Donald Trump as Israel's military continues to bombard the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, dashing any lingering hopes of an imminent cease-fire agreement and deepening the region's war and humanitarian catastrophe. Akiva Eldar, who previously headed the …

One year on from the horrors of 7 October, Israel must work to secure a peaceful future
3 months, 1 week ago

One year on from the horrors of 7 October, Israel must work to secure a peaceful future

The Independent  

One year after the atrocities committed by Hamas, 7 October 2023 remains a date that will live in infamy. We will not stand for it.” It is a sobering thought that the killings on 7 October and subsequently in Palestine and Israel should have produced such distant reverberations as riots in Southport and Rotherham, the loss of safe Labour seats …

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump

The Independent  

In the year since the Hamas rampage into southern Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself coordinating a war on five fronts: the IDF is fighting on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon; an air and intelligence war against the Houthis in Yemen; with Iran’s proxies; and, most riskily, against Iran directly. President Biden’s extraordinary flurry of public statements about what …

Israel’s Netanyahu strengthens his hold on office by adding a rival to his Cabinet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu strengthens his hold on office by adding a rival to his Cabinet

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed a former rival, Gideon Saar, as a member of his Cabinet on Sunday, 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” …

Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders
3 months, 2 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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The Israeli people’s intervention may yet prove to be a turning point
4 months, 1 week ago

The Israeli people’s intervention may yet prove to be a turning point

The Independent  

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Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever
4 months, 2 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 …

Is PM Netanyahu dragging out Gaza war for political survival?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is PM Netanyahu dragging out Gaza war for political survival?

India Today  

The Israel-Palestine conflict has escalated dramatically over the past year, with nearly a year of continuous fighting leaving over 41,000 Palestinians and 1,139 Israelis dead. This raises a critical question: Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prolonging the Gaza war to ensure his political survival? On the other side of the political spectrum, the centrist and liberal Zionist party Yesh …

Netanyahu is now the only obstacle to a ceasefire in Gaza
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu is now the only obstacle to a ceasefire in Gaza

The Independent  

Surely, it must be obvious by now that the only remaining obstacle to the ceasefire in Gaza is Benjamin Netanyahu? Simon Fisher Sellindge, Kent Use your imagination Given that many of those convicted and sentenced to prison for rioting would be on the first rung of a criminal career, what prospects would there be for rehabilitation in an already overstretched …

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

Netanyahu to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending four-year-long rift
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending four-year-long rift

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: As president, Donald Trump went well beyond his predecessors in fulfilling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top wishes from the United States. Yet by the time Trump left the White House, relations between the two had broken down after Netanyahu rapidly congratulated Joe Biden on his 2020 presidential victory. “He made a terrible mistake.” Netanyahu and Trump last met …

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Before stepping on the plane, Netanyahu said he would emphasize the theme of Israel’s bipartisanship in his speech and …

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Gaza: Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet in wake of opposition leader quitting
6 months, 4 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
6 months, 4 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 …

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