Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to delay any potential American military strike on Iran, according to a report in The New York Times that underscores deep regional concern over escalation risks. Read More: Iran warns a response to Trump and Netanyahu’s ‘threats’ Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone Wednesday, the same day the […]
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Netanyahu says Gaza peace plan phase two is close, key issues remain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a U.S.-led plan to end the war in Gaza is approaching, though several key issues still need resolution. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu highlighted discussions on deploying a multinational security force as a critical component of the plan. […]
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct civilian talks in decades
JERUSALEM: Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The meeting took place under a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism aimed at overseeing the conflict with Hezbollah. Read More: Historic Lebanon–Israel meeting signals cautious peace The talks were held at the UN peacekeeping force […]
Israeli-U.S. dialogue strengthens on Gaza peace and counterterrorism
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Trump on Monday. They discussed disarming Hamas and making Gaza free from militancy. The conversation also focused on advancing regional peace efforts and reducing civilian casualties. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, both leaders stressed the importance of a peaceful Gaza. They agreed to work together […]
Trump warns Israel against destabilizing Syria
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has warned Israel not to interfere in Syria, following a deadly Israeli operation that killed 13 people in the southern village of Beit Jin. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with Syria and supporting the country’s efforts to stabilize and rebuild under its new leadership. Read More: Trump urges Israeli president […]
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Sunday that his government remains opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state, responding to pressure from far-right coalition partners angered by international support for a new US-backed Gaza peace initiative. The backlash erupted after the United States and several Muslim-majority countries endorsed a draft UN resolution […]
Turkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu over Gaza conflict
ISTANBUL: Turkey on Friday issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior officials over alleged “genocide and crimes against humanity” during the war in Gaza. The move targets 37 individuals, including Defence Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. The Istanbul prosecutor’s […]
Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas
JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]
Ex-Israeli military legal chief arrested
TEL AVIV: Former Advocate General of the Israeli military, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, was arrested on Sunday — hours after being reported missing — over her admitted role in leaking a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner, The Times of Israel reported. Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned last week from the Israel Defence Forces […]
Israeli strikes kill 91 in Gaza; Trump says ceasefire unthreatened
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Gaza City’s residential areas, killing 91 Palestinians, including 24 children. Many others were trapped under rubble. The attacks followed orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a firefight in Rafah. Israel claimed one of its soldiers died in the exchange. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, and residents fear more attacks. […]