Benjamin Netanyahu
Why Israel was right to recognize Somaliland - opinion
Somaliland’s six million people see Israel’s recognition as a long-overdue reward for decades of successful state-building.
Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000
Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports
Trump affirms Hamas disarmament next step in Gaza, welcomes return of final hostage - Axios
Smotrich: Thank you Trump for the help, but now Israel needs to control Gaza
Smotrich thanked Trump for his support for Israel and efforts to assist in returning hostages, but said the US president’s Gaza plan should be canceled.
Iran's regime is cornered. Israel's actions will help decide if it lives or dies - opinion
If Jerusalem’s posture now appears passive, Tehran wins twice. If Israel instead acts – decisively and intelligently – to help Iranians bring down the regime, a different strategic horizon opens up.
Khamenei's gamble: Iran admits to the slaughter and counts on the world to look away - editorial
Khamenei himself bears the responsibility for this bloodshed.
'Chutzpan': Netanyahu removes Smotrich, Amsalem from cabinet meeting after shouting match
The clash intensified when Smotrich said, “Who are you anyway? Why are you interfering?" and Amsalem replied, “You’re not speaking politely, don’t call me chutzpan.”
Good news for Israel is standing tip-toe on the misty mountain tops - opinion
A 'government of change' will 'rejig priorities: money will flow to security, education, academia, hi-tech, and health and shore up the values of Zionism that reflect Israel’s raison d’etre.'
'All options on the table': US boosts presence in Middle East as Iran strike remains possibility
Netanyahu on Sunday convened several ministers within the senior defense echelon to discuss recent developments in the region. Israeli officials believe that a "US strike on Iran is still an option."
Rapid escalation, caught off guard: Part of why Netanyahu asked Trump to slow down on Iran
Reports indicated that Israel may have been taken by surprise that Trump had been aloof at first, but was suddenly contemplating an attack on Wednesday.
Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7
Opposition leaders said the legislation would create a "whitewash committee," allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking responsibility for failures surrounding the attacks.
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis
The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.
