Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu news covering government policies, security decisions, Gaza conflict, and Middle East diplomacy.
President Trump confirmed he called Israeli PM Netanyahu 'crazy' during a Monday phone call, expressing frustration that Israel's fighting of Hezbollah in Lebanon is complicating peace talks with Iran. Trump stated their relationship is solid and they connect as 'wartime' leaders.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed reports of a rift with President Trump, calling their disagreements 'tactical.' Trump claimed 'there would be no Israel' if not for him and confirmed he told Netanyahu to 'stop this' regarding fighting with Lebanon, but said they have a good relationship.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is supporting a Republican-led resolution that would end direct U.S. military aid to Israel, instead allowing Israel to fund its own purchases of American weapons. The non-binding resolution, introduced by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, reflects a shift among some Republicans amid scrutiny of aid following the Gaza war.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a violent protest by ultra-Orthodox extremists who smashed windows and damaged the home of Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg in the Alon Shvut settlement. Dozens were detained. Sohlberg's wife compared the attack to Kristallnacht.
This commentary argues that the election of Michael Rabello as Israel's state watchdog is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most corrupt appointment yet, accelerating a shift toward one-man rule where Netanyahu faces no oversight. The author contends this undermines democratic institutions and accountability.
This Haaretz editorial argues that the Israeli Knesset's approval of Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal attorney as state comptroller exemplifies a systemic erosion of professional standards, where personal loyalty is prioritized over merit. It contends that this appointment undermines the comptroller's role as an independent watchdog, reflecting a broader decline in Israeli governance.
This commentary argues that Israel's upcoming election carries global significance, as international actors have stakes in the outcome. It contends that European and US elites hope for a change in leadership to end the Gaza war, while Netanyahu's far-right allies abroad support his continuation.
Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and expanded ground operations into Lebanon, recapturing Beaufort Castle. France called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting as ceasefire violations escalate.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu requested the Jerusalem District Court to shorten his Tuesday testimony and cancel Wednesday's hearing in his criminal trial for Case 2000, citing a ceremony for the changeover of the military secretary and incoming Mossad chief, as well as a Knesset vote on the state comptroller election.
Israeli PM Netanyahu celebrated the IDF's capture of Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, calling it a dramatic policy shift against Hezbollah. Israeli forces raised the flag over the castle for the first time in 26 years, using white phosphorus as a smokescreen. Hezbollah responded with rocket and drone barrages, injuring four soldiers.