US President Donald Trump held what officials described as a “tough phone call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which Israel agreed to begin direct ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, according to international media reports. Read More: Iran may abandon ceasefire if Israel attacks Citing sources, reports said the call between the two leaders on Thursday was unusually firm, […]
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Netanyahu signals Israel is prepared to resume military action against Iran
TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel is prepared to resume military action against Iran despite the ongoing ceasefire arrangements in the region. Read More: Netanyahu proposes pipelines amid Iran conflict escalation In a recent statement, Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to achieving its strategic objectives, suggesting that these could be pursued either through […]
Netanyahu has dismissed his chief of staff over racist remarks
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his chief of staff, Zeev Agmon, following widespread backlash over alleged racist remarks. Read More: Israel to decide Netanyahu’s fate in election rerun According to international media reports, Agmon faced intense criticism from both members of the ruling coalition and opposition parties after his comments sparked controversy across the political spectrum. […]
Netanyahu repeatedly urged US presidents to attack Iran: Emanuel
Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had repeatedly requested major military action against Iran from multiple US presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. Read More: Netanyahu to push hard line on Iran during Europe trip Emanuel stated that each U.S. president carefully reviewed […]
Netanyahu signals possibility of a ceasefire after Trump Iran move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of a ceasefire in the region following remarks by former US President Donald Trump about stepping back from the Iran conflict. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu has begun shaping public discourse in a way that suggests the war […]
Israel approves military budget boost amid tensions
Israel parliament has approved a major increase in the military budget, allocating an additional 32 billion shekels to strengthen defense and security capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: Israel sets record $35 billion defence budget for 2026 According to international media reports, the new funding package was passed in Tel Aviv and is aimed at enhancing the […]
Netanyahu orders expansion of operations in southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has instructed the military to expand operations in southern Lebanon, citing ongoing rocket fire from Hezbollah. Read More: Israel strikes South Lebanon despite ceasefire talks In a video statement from the Israeli Northern Command, Netanyahu said the expansion aims to “finally thwart the threat of invasion […]
Netanyahu proposes pipelines amid Iran conflict escalation
JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested building pipelines across the Arabian Peninsula to Israeli ports as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, following escalating attacks in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. Read More: US, other countries sending warships to keep Hormuz ‘open and safe’ Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Netanyahu said that […]
Trump calls Isaac Herzog weak, praises Netanyahu as crucial to Israel’s existence.
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump described Israeli President Isaac Herzog as “weak” and ineffective in a recent interview with an Israeli television channel, while praising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as crucial to Israel’s existence. Read More: Trump urges Israeli president to consider pardoning Netanyahu Trump criticized Herzog’s use of presidential pardon powers, saying the Israeli […]
Small anti-war protests emerge in Israel amid Iran conflict
A small group of anti-war activists has begun staging protests in Israel as the country continues its military campaign against Iran, even as most Israelis support the offensive, according to recent polls. Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv over the weekend holding placards reading “Oppose the war” and “Silence means consent.” The rally marked […]