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 […]
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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 […]
Iran rules out talks with US after strikes
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Tuesday that Tehran will not engage in negotiations with the United States for now, three days after joint US and Israeli strikes targeted sites inside Iran. Read More: Strikes escalate across ME as Israel hits Beirut, Tehran Ali Bahreini, head of Iran’s mission in Geneva, told […]
Netanyahu skeptical despite Trump pushing for Iran deal
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that while US President Donald Trump believes he is creating the conditions for a “good deal” with Iran, Netanyahu remains skeptical about the potential agreement’s quality. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Speaking after his seventh meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office, Netanyahu stressed that […]
Trump urges Iran talks to continue, warns of “Midnight Hammer” strikes after meeting with Netanyahu
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations with Iran, while warning that refusal to reach a deal could prompt renewed military action, in a post-meeting statement following a lengthy White House session with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Trump said no definitive agreement was […]
Netanyahu urges Trump for tougher stance on Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to push for a firmer approach in nuclear negotiations with Iran, officials said. The visit, Netanyahu’s sixth to the United States since Trump assumed office, comes as talks between Washington and Tehran resumed last week in Oman. Read More: Netanyahu urges Trump to delay […]