Trump, Netanyahu Endorse Gaza Peace Plan; Pakistan, Arab States Back Deal Washington — Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that they are “beyond very close” to reaching a peace agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House, […]
Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Netanyahu Ahead of Jewish New Year KIRYAT GAT, Israel – Just before the start of the Jewish New Year on Monday evening, a man in his forties from the southern town of Kiryat Gat walked into the local police station and threatened to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According […]
Qatar PM Blames Netanyahu for Dashing Hostage Hopes After Israeli Strike DOHA – Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying any remaining chances of securing the release of hostages through mediation efforts. Speaking to CNN, Al Thani said, “I think that what Netanyahu did […]
Netanyahu Signals Readiness for Ceasefire Talks While Pushing Gaza City Assault Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded for the first time to a temporary ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, which Hamas accepted on Monday. An Israeli official confirmed that negotiators will be sent once a location for talks is agreed. Speaking to soldiers […]
Luxon Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza Crisis, New Zealand Considers Recognising Palestine WELLINGTON — Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has strongly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling the situation “utterly, utterly appalling.” In unusually blunt remarks, Luxon added, “Netanyahu has gone way too far. I think he has lost the plot. He is not listening to the […]
Italy’s Defence Minister Criticises Israeli Actions, Calls for Pressure on Netanyahu Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has strongly condemned the ongoing situation, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it goes beyond a military operation with collateral damage to “the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilisation.” Speaking to La Stampa, Crosetto […]
Netanyahu Signals Gaza City Takeover Plan, Pledges Humanitarian Aid for Civilians JERUSALEM – Israel is preparing a plan for the military to take control of Gaza City while ensuring humanitarian assistance for civilians outside combat zones, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Friday. The city, the largest in the enclave’s north, could soon see a […]
Ultra-Orthodox Lawmakers Resign from Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Military Draft Dispute In a major blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, six members of the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party submitted their resignations on Monday, citing government breaches related to military draft exemptions for yeshiva students. The departure follows the earlier resignation of […]
The vote, which could have been a first step leading to an early election that polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose, was rejected with 61 lawmakers opposing it to 53 supporting it. The Knesset consists of 120 seats, and the majority needed to pass the vote was 61 lawmakers. This gives Netanyahu’s ruling […]
Israel’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been ousted from office by a loose coalition of rivals from across the political spectrum, united by their wish to end his 12-year run in power. The opposition leader, Yair Lapid, a centrist former TV news anchor, won a confidence vote in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, by a razor-thin […]
