Page 8 - Latest Updates on Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu-Trump meeting reveals unexpected gaps on Iran, Gaza, tariffs
Netanyahu's second pilgrimage to Washington under Trump's second term was organized at short notice and billed as an attempt to address the new US tariff regime
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Trump sets nuclear talks with Iran; Tehran says negotiations 'indirect'
Donald Trump says nuclear talks with Iran; warns of 'great danger' if they fail. Iran confirms participation but insists negotiations will be indirect via Oman
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Will eliminate trade deficit with US, says Netanyahu amid tariff tensions
Netanyahu further expressed gratitude to President Trump for inviting him to the White House and praised him as a remarkable friend of Israel
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Netanyahu to urge Trump for tariff relief during meeting in Washington
Netanyahu, who has spent the last few days visiting Hungary, departs for Washington on Sunday for an impromptu visit with Trump that is expected to take place on Monday
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Hungary plans to withdraw from ICC as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant
The announcement came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, despite an international arrest warrant against him
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Netanyahu rocked by new scandal as aides arrested for links with Qatar
The investigation is just the latest scandal to roil Netanyahu, who is the subject of a long-running corruption trial and regularly rails against a deep state that is out to get him
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Israel to create new Gaza security corridor to pressure Hamas: Netanyahu
The announcement came after Netanyahu's defence minister said that Israel would seize large areas of Gaza and add them to its so-called security zones
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Israeli government passes 'no confidence' motion against attorney-general
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was prohibited from participating in the meeting because of a conflict of interest from his corruption trial
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High Court in Israel issues order against sacking Shin Bet head Ronen Bar
In a significant development, the attorney general added that meanwhile, PM Netanyahu's involvement in the process for the appointment of a new chief for Shin Bet will be examined
Netanyahu govt approves removal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid distrust
The decision to remove Bar comes amid renewed military action in Gaza after two months of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. His sacking is also likely to invite widespread criticism
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Fragile ceasefire shattered: Why did Israel resume its war in Gaza?
Israel has resumed its military operations in Gaza after ceasefire talks stalled, with Israel and the US pushing to revise the original deal with Hamas
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Israel launches ground op to retake part of key corridor in northern Gaza
The military said it had retaken part of the Netzarim corridor, which bisects northern Gaza from the south and from where it had withdrawn as part of the ceasefire with Hamas that began in January
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Netanyahu blames Hamas after Israeli strikes kill over 400 in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Gazans to stay out of harm's way and move to safer areas, blaming every civilian casualty on Hamas
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Strikes in Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only beginning', says Netanyahu
Netanyahu said Israel would press ahead until it realises all of its war goals
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Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza: What's behind the new offensive?
Israel has resumed large-scale airstrikes on Gaza, causing widespread devastation. With political and military motivations at play, what's driving this renewed offensive
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UN accuses Israel of sexual violence, Netanyahu alleges anti-Israel bias
The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel ignited the war
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Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza to push Hamas on ceasefire, hostages
The move follows Israel's decision last week to block all aid to the war-torn enclave, a step similar of its earlier measures at the onset of the conflict, when it declared a 'siege' on Gaza
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Netanyahu thanks Trump for support, release of delayed munitions to Israel
Netanyahu praised Trump as the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House
One killed, four injured in Israel stabbing attack; suspect shot dead
The attack in Israel happened amid heightened regional tensions over the ceasefire situation in Gaza
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
In a series of notifications sent to Congress, the State Department said it had signed off on the sale of more than 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs and 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion
