Page 17 - Latest Updates on Benjamin Netanyahu
Blinken heads back to Mideast, this time without fanfare or visit to Israel
Notably, Blinken has no public plans to go to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on this trip
 "Blinken heads back to Mideast, this time without fanfare or visit to Israel")
Thousands of anti-govt protesters rally in Israel, urge captives' release
The conflict in Gaza escalated after the October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from the Gaza Strip, leading to casualties and the seizure of hostages
 "Thousands of anti-govt protesters rally in Israel, urge captives' release")
UN accuses Israel of starvation campaign in Gaza that Netanyahu denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said accusations of Israel limiting humanitarian aid were outrageously false
 "UN accuses Israel of starvation campaign in Gaza that Netanyahu denies")
Israel's Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza's border with Egypt
Netanyahu's comments came as the United States is developing a new proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release, hoping to break a long deadlock and bring an end
 "Israel's Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza's border with Egypt")
UK govt's decision to suspend some arms for Israel frustrates both sides
His foreign minister, David Lammy, said the move to limit the licences Britain gives for arms exports to Israel was because there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations
 "UK govt's decision to suspend some arms for Israel frustrates both sides")
Netanyahu faces backlash over hostage death, citizens demand cease-fire
Looming over the prime minister is also his ongoing trial on corruption charges
 "Netanyahu faces backlash over hostage death, citizens demand cease-fire")
Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza cease-fire deal
No one is more committed to freeing the hostages than me. But no one will preach to me, said Netanyahu
 "Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza cease-fire deal")
Israelis go on day-long protests nationwide as anger over hostages builds
The strike was called by the Histadrut labor federation, though a court order ruled Monday that it should end at 2.30 p.m.
 "Israelis go on day-long protests nationwide as anger over hostages builds")
Strike call in Israel over dead Gaza hostages reflects political divisions
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets late Sunday in grief and anger after six hostages were found dead in Gaza
 "Strike call in Israel over dead Gaza hostages reflects political divisions")
Israel recovers bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Hersh Goldberg
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, was seized by militants at a music festival in southern Israel on October 7. The native of Berkeley, California, lost part of his left arm to a grenade in the attack
ICC prosecutor insists court can issue warrants against Israeli leaders
In his May request for arrest warrants, Prosecutor Khan accused Netanyahu, Gallant and three Hamas leaders Yehya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh of war crimes, and crimes against humanity
 "ICC prosecutor insists court can issue warrants against Israeli leaders")
Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo
The United States approved $20 billion in additional arms sales to Israel on Tuesday
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Israel, Hamas accuse each other for impeding cease-fire & hostage deal
Mediators say the current round of negotiations have brought the two sides closest to an official pause in fighting in months
US, allies to defend Israel as Netanyahu says already in war with Iran
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
US prepares to defend Israel as chances of multi-front war with Iran arise
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top political leader in Iran
 "US prepares to defend Israel as chances of multi-front war with Iran arise")
Joe Biden tells Netanyahu to accept cease-fire in 'very direct' call
Iran and Hezbollah have vowed revenge against Israel, with Tehran ordering its security forces to assess options for attacking the Jewish state
Far-right protesters storm two Israeli army bases over soldiers' arrests
The protests were sparked by the arrests of soldiers at Sde Teiman, where suspected Hamas fighters who carried out the Oct 7 attacks are being held
 "Far-right protesters storm two Israeli army bases over soldiers' arrests")
Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza cease-fire
A beaming Trump was waiting for Netanyahu on the stone steps outside his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida. He warmly clasped the hands of the Israeli leader
 "Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza cease-fire")
VP Harris asks Netanyahu to get hostage deal done and end Gaza war
Harris said she had a frank and constructive conversation with Netanyahu in which she affirmed Israel's right to defend itself but also expressed deep concern about the high death toll in Gaza
 "VP Harris asks Netanyahu to get hostage deal done and end Gaza war")
Netanyahu to meet Harris, Biden at important moment in US and Israel
Following their midday talks, Biden and Netanyahu will meet the families of American hostages