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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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Defending Israel, we are also protecting world: Netanyahu on Iran threat
About 10 people were killed and dozens injured in Israel in retaliatory attacks launched by Iran following the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel operation
 "Defending Israel, we are also protecting world: Netanyahu on Iran threat")
Who's driving the US-Israel-Iran conflict and who holds power in Tehran now
US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top commanders, reshaping Tehran's power structure as questions mount over who will lead next
 "Who's driving the US-Israel-Iran conflict and who holds power in Tehran now")
Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran
Netanyahu made the statement from the roof of the Kirya, Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following a meeting with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff and Director of Mossad
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PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu, stresses safety of civilians 'utmost priority'
Prime Minsiter Modi said he held a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu and expressed India's concerns over recent developments amd emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority
 "PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu, stresses safety of civilians 'utmost priority'")
Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced the death of the Iranian leader, but cautioned that the bombing of Iran would continue through the week, perhaps even longer
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Ayatollah Khamenei dead, says Israeli official; Iran denies claims
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials were targeted in the first wave of strikes by the US and Israel on Saturday morning; Iran has not confirmed Khamenei's demise
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Israel, Iran close their airspace after Tehran hit by pre-emptive strike
Even with the US saying the door to further diplomacy remains open, President Donald Trump has amassed huge military forces in the Middle East, sending a second aircraft carrier to Israeli waters
 "Israel, Iran close their airspace after Tehran hit by pre-emptive strike")
India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties
The two leaders discussed the regional developments and underlined the need for the establishment of a just and durable peace, security and freedom of navigation and trade in the region
 "India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties")
From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties
India and Israel sign 16 pacts across AI, defence and mobility, agree on deeper tech ties and allow 50,000 more Indian workers in Israel over five years
 "From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties")
PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India
Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies
 "PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India")
'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour
'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support
Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'
 "'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support")
PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset
PM Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship
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India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit
The upgraded "special strategic partnership" agreement will allow for a further developed stage of ties that will lead to joint development of advanced defence systems
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Netanyahu outlines PM Modi's itinerary ahead of 'historic' Israel visit
This will be PM Modi's second visit to the country, following his 2017 visit when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel
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Israel awaits PM Narendra Modi: Of security, silicon and strategic signals
The PM's two-day Israel visit to feature Knesset address, and talks with Netanyahu on defence, counter-terrorism, IMEC, trade and artificial intelligence cooperation
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Netanyahu calls India 'gigantic power' ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit
"We will also act to tighten alliances with our allies. Next week, the Prime Minister of India will visit the country a gigantic power," Netanyahu said
India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit
The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh K, Director General of SIDM, and included J P Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel, and Gp Capt. Vijay Patil, Defence Attache of India to Israel
 "India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit")
Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel to brief Netanyahu on US-Iran talks
Trump is weighing whether to take military action against Tehran as the administration surges military resources to the region, raising concerns that any attack could spiral into a larger conflict
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PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel next week, says Benjamin Netanyahu
'Tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation', the Israeli PM said
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