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Benjamin Netanyahu
Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
Benjamin Netanyahu is a former Prime Minister of Israel who served for a total of 15 years in office. He was the prime minister from 1996 to 1999 and then re-elected from 2009 to 2021 after Naftali Bennett ousted him from his reign. He presently serves as the chairman of the National Liberal Movement (Likud party) and Leader of the Opposition.
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'You can't kill your way to security': JD Vance's blunt warning to Israel
US vice-president publicly rebukes Israel over Iran and Lebanon, arguing that military force alone cannot guarantee security and reminding Jerusalem that Washington remains its strongest ally
 "'You can't kill your way to security': JD Vance's blunt warning to Israel")
Trump's push for Iran deal puts friendship with Netanyahu to test
The tension comes as Trump criticises recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which threatened to jeopardise negotiations between Washington and Tehran
 "Trump's push for Iran deal puts friendship with Netanyahu to test")
Israel will keep forces in Lebanon, despite US-Iran deal: Netanyahu
'The struggle has not ended,' a defiant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis
 "Israel will keep forces in Lebanon, despite US-Iran deal: Netanyahu")
Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today and not tomorrow: Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening defended his actions, emphasising that 'Iran will never have nuclear weapons, with or without peace deal'
 "Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today and not tomorrow: Netanyahu")
West Asia war nears end: Where do the US, Iran, Israel stand today?
The new US-Iran peace deal may have halted hostilities, but questions over Iran's nuclear programme, Israel's regional strategy and enforcement of the agreement remain
 "West Asia war nears end: Where do the US, Iran, Israel stand today?")
Israel-Iran conflict exposes limits of Trump's control in West Asia
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of West Asia crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid
 "Israel-Iran conflict exposes limits of Trump's control in West Asia")
'Bibi, be careful': Trump warns Netanyahu of isolation if Iran war resumes
Trump said he warned Netanyahu against resuming war with Iran, while Israel's envoy dismisses reports of pressure, describing the leaders' relationship as strong and cooperative
 "'Bibi, be careful': Trump warns Netanyahu of isolation if Iran war resumes")
Trump-Netanyahu differences surface as Israel-Iran tensions flare again
Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles at Israel
'Get back to table, make a deal': Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire
Trump's Netanyahu problem is latest key hurdle to Iran peace deal
The latest diplomatic rupture followed days of Israeli military escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, prompting a phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
 "Trump's Netanyahu problem is latest key hurdle to Iran peace deal")
'Everybody hates Israel now': Trump tells Netanyahu in call over Lebanon
According to a US official cited by Axios, Trump expressed immense frustration over what he perceived as a disproportionate military response to Hezbollah's strikes on Israel
 "'Everybody hates Israel now': Trump tells Netanyahu in call over Lebanon")
Will strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist: Netanyahu tells Trump
The precise parameters of the tentative truce publicised by Trump continue to be shrouded in ambiguity, driven by contrasting signals emerging from Washington, Jerusalem, Hezbollah, and Beirut
 "Will strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist: Netanyahu tells Trump")
'Crazy love for Israel': Netanyahu calls India huge power, praises support
The remarks came amid fragile geopolitical situation in West Asia, with Israel facing security challenges on multiple fronts and seeking to strengthen ties with partners beyond its traditional allies
 "'Crazy love for Israel': Netanyahu calls India huge power, praises support")
'IDF to take 70% of Gaza': Netanyahu directs military to expand control
Netanyahu's remarks come as earlier reports indicated that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had already issued maps to aid agencies showing control over approximately 64 per cent of Gaza
Netanyahu says Israel wants to phase out US military assistance: Report
The US currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion a year in military assistance under a 10-year agreement originally negotiated by the Obama administration that lasts through 2028
 "Netanyahu says Israel wants to phase out US military assistance: Report")
Netanyahu orders IDF strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah commander
The strikes come amid an ongoing ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon
 "Netanyahu orders IDF strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah commander")
Ex-Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
The agreement between two leaders was finalised on Saturday evening, with both sides confirming that their respective parties, Yesh Atid and Bennett 2026, will contest the elections as a single list
 "Ex-Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections")
Israel PM Netanyahu says he underwent successful prostate cancer treatment
The tumor was discovered during a routine check-up after surgery for an enlarged benign prostate a year and a half ago, he said
 "Israel PM Netanyahu says he underwent successful prostate cancer treatment")
Trump yielded to Iran pressure, forced Netanyahu: Lebanese MP on ceasefire
Hassan, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance, affiliated with Hezbollah, made these remarks while speaking in the Lebanese Parliament, according to Iranian state media Press TV
 "Trump yielded to Iran pressure, forced Netanyahu: Lebanese MP on ceasefire")
West Asia war: Trump may extend ceasefire with Iran amid Hormuz blockade
Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire may be extended as talks continue; he signals progress in negotiations and said he could visit Islamabad if a peace deal is signed
 "West Asia war: Trump may extend ceasefire with Iran amid Hormuz blockade")