Netanyahu Guarantees Forceful Retaliation After Houthi Missile Attack On Tel Aviv

23 Dec 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels following a missile attack on Tel Aviv that left 16 people injured. The attack, which occurred early on Saturday, marked a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and the Iran-aligned Houthi group, who have repeatedly targeted Israel...

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect After Netanyahu Cabinet’s 10-1 Approval

27 Nov 2024

Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and France on Wednesday. This agreement marks a rare diplomatic win in a region that has experienced continuous conflict for over a year. Lebanese Army Readies for Action Lebanon’s army is preparing to deploy to the southern border...

US Rejects ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Former Defence Minister Gallant

22 Nov 2024

The United States on Friday rejected the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged "crimes against humanity and war crimes." White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized the ICC’s decision during a press briefing,...

Israeli Soldiers Seize Weapons Cache Under Lebanese Schoolyard

20 Nov 2024

Israeli soldiers uncovered a weapons cache hidden beneath a schoolyard in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the discovery on Tuesday. The underground Hezbollah facility stretched several meters and contained rockets, explosives, and rocket-propelled grenades. More Weapons Found Nearby In a nearby building, soldiers seized additional weapons and...

Netanyahu Congratulates Trump On Historic Win Over Phone Call, Discusses Iran Threat

06 Nov 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, congratulating him on his historic election victory. The two leaders, who spoke for about 20 minutes, discussed Israel’s security concerns, particularly the ongoing Iranian threat. Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to call Trump following...

Israeli PM Netanyahu’s US Congress Address Amid Ceasefire Urgency

07 Jun 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address US Congress on July 24, as announced by Republican party leaders on Thursday. This visit occurs amidst increasing pressure for both Israel and Hamas militants to agree to a lasting ceasefire, especially as Israel faces growing diplomatic isolation over the escalating...

Israeli PM Netanyahu Insists On Hamas ‘Destruction’ For Gaza Ceasefire

02 Jun 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will not agree to Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is entirely destroyed. This stance casts doubt on U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent announcement of a new Israeli-led ceasefire proposal. Conditions for Ceasefire In a rare statement on Saturday during the Jewish Shabbat,...

Israeli PM Netanyahu Introduces Controversial Bill to Conscript Orthodox Men

16 May 2024

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that the Israeli premier will advance contentious legislation for conscripting members of the Orthodox Jewish community into army service. "In order to bridge the disagreements and bring about a broad consensus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to advance the conscription law that...

Gaza Ceasefire? US Secretary Talks with Israel PM Netanyahu

01 May 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in discussions with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to Jerusalem on Wednesday. The meetings, reported by The Times of Israel, focused on pressing issues such as the Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian assistance amid ongoing tensions in the region....

Israel Reopens Erez Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid Following Biden’s Call

06 Apr 2024

On day following the Netanyahu government's approval to reopen the Erez border crossing for humanitarian aid into Gaza, US President Joe Biden stated that Israel's actions are in response to his call for measures to reduce humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip. "I asked them to do what they're doing,"...