Benjamin Netanyahu

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license to sell crude oil, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait issued missile alerts following the strikes.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief, expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The visit aims to address Israeli concerns about potential US F-35 stealth fighter jet sales to Turkey.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for stating that Israel privileges Jewish citizens over others. Netanyahu argued that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, with 20% of its citizens being Muslim.

Rahm Emanuel is expected to criticize Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech at Tel Aviv University, stating the U.S.-Israeli relationship 'cannot stand or survive as it has been.' The speech, in a nearly finalized draft, calls for change in the bilateral relationship.

Rahm Emanuel is set to criticize Benjamin Netanyahu in a Tel Aviv speech, accusing Israel's leadership of leading the country to a 'dead end' by denying aid to Gazans and failing to address violent settlers. The speech also calls for sanctions against firms supporting settlements.

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week, stating the country's relationship with the United States is 'at a crossroads.'

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced new defense contracts at the Ankara summit to strengthen alliance sustainability. President Trump is set to restore Turkey's F-35 fighter jet program, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Trump to avoid arms sales to Turkey that could aid its air force modernization. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased air defense systems to counter Russian attacks.

Rahm Emanuel will deliver a speech in Tel Aviv criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for significant changes in the U.S.-Israel relationship. The speech highlights a shift in Democratic sentiment, with 58% of Democrats now believing the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel, and includes proposals for sanctions against Israeli entities and ending U.S. defense subsidies.

Rahm Emanuel will criticize Benjamin Netanyahu in a Tel Aviv speech, urging significant changes in the U.S.-Israel relationship. He proposes sanctions on Israelis attacking Palestinians and ending U.S. subsidies to Israel's defense budget. The speech reflects a shift in Democratic support, with 58% of Democrats believing the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.

Rahm Emanuel, a potential presidential candidate, will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Tel Aviv speech, calling the U.S.-Israel relationship 'at a crossroads' and urging significant changes. His remarks align with a shift in Democratic Party sentiment, as 58% of Democrats now say the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel, and he proposes sanctions on entities supporting illegal settlements and ending U.S. defense subsidies.

Rahm Emanuel will deliver a speech in Tel Aviv criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging significant changes to the U.S.-Israel relationship. His remarks highlight a shift in Democratic Party sentiment, with 58% of Democrats believing the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel. Emanuel proposes sanctions on entities involved in attacks on Palestinians and ending U.S. defense subsidies to Israel.

A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising criticism from Democrats and generational divides over Israel’s actions in Gaza. About one-third of U.S. adults, including nearly half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, while opinions on the justification for Israel’s military operations are split.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has publicly praised both leaders for their strength and charm, emphasizing personal diplomacy over previous US policies. The meetings aim to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the context of regional stability and the Gaza ceasefire efforts.

NATO is set to announce new military projects worth billions to demonstrate increased defense spending to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the alliance as a 'paper tiger.' The 'big reveal' includes contracts for surveillance aircraft upgrades and EU-backed defense loans, though Trump remains critical of NATO allies' lack of support for his Iran war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed F-35 jet sales to Turkey amid tensions.

NATO is set to announce new military projects worth billions to demonstrate increased defense spending to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the alliance as a 'paper tiger.' The summit in Turkey will include contracts for modernizing surveillance planes and using EU defense loans, while Trump's potential approval of F-35 jet sales to Turkey faces opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

NATO plans to announce billions in new defense contracts at a summit in Turkey to demonstrate increased military spending to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the alliance as a 'paper tiger.' Projects include replacing aging surveillance planes and using European Union loans for defense, while Trump remains critical of NATO allies' lack of 'loyalty.'

The Netanyahu government in Israel is challenging the country's justice system, described as 'the final nail in the coffin of democracy.' The article references Netanyahu in East Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Mourners in Tehran participated in a funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with attendees calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The procession included coffins of Khamenei’s family members killed in an airstrike, and the event was part of mourning rituals lasting until his burial in Mashhad. The turnout was described as larger than the 2020 funeral for Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump to address Turkish President Erdoğan's anti-Israel rhetoric and limit U.S. arms sales to Turkey ahead of the NATO summit. Trump is set to meet Erdoğan in Ankara, where discussions include a $700 million fighter jet engine deal and Turkey's potential re-entry into the F-35 program, despite its 2019 expulsion over Russian S-400 purchases.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is responding to Vice President Vance's warning about criticizing the Trump administration's Iran peace deal, stating that Israel has many friends. Vance had indicated that if he were in the Israeli Cabinet, he might not support attacking a powerful ally.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly pleaded with President Trump not to send advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, fearing it could undermine Israel's air superiority.

Netanyahu's government challenges a Supreme Court order regarding a media regulator, claiming judicial overreach, reigniting a judicial dispute ahead of a national election. The government stated the June 17 ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio's composition was an overreach.

Over 70 British lawmakers urged the UK government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin over allegations of systematic torture of Palestinian civilians. The letter cited a UN report linking Israel's actions to custodial abuse and forced displacement, and criticized the government's lack of accountability despite prior sanctions.

House Democrats are divided over a proposed cut to Israel aid, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries avoiding public guidance as Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment sparks internal conflict. Jeffries has referenced J Street's opposition to the amendment during private meetings, reflecting shifting political dynamics within the party regarding U.S. support for Israel.

Mourners in Tehran attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with large crowds calling for the deaths of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The procession included coffins of Khamenei and family members killed in a February airstrike, as Iran's theocracy organized the event as a display of strength during ongoing war negotiations with the U.S.

The funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran with millions attending, and the body will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad for burial. Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp, and at least four Palestinians were injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation to Israel, a claim rejected by a Lebanese mayor.

Iran began a funeral procession in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his coffin and those of his family killed in an airstrike displayed on a decorated truck. Mourners expressed threats of revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while U.S.-Iran negotiations remain paused until after the burial.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, but the villages denied these reports, stating they lacked authority to make such decisions. Israeli forces have clashed with Hezbollah despite a US-brokered agreement, and Netanyahu reiterated Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon.

Iran began a funeral procession in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his flag-draped coffin and those of his family killed in an airstrike being transported to Mehrabad International Airport. The mourning period, which includes threats of revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will end with Khamenei's burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. U.S.-Iran negotiations are paused until after the burial.

Iran began a funeral procession in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose flag-draped coffin and those of his family killed in a February 28 airstrike will be transported to Mehrabad International Airport. The mourning period, which began Saturday, includes threats from mourners to avenge Khamenei's death, with calls for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S.-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and war-ending measures are paused until after the burial.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have requested annexation by Israel to protect them from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon became involved in the Middle East conflict after Hezbollah attacked Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes, prompting Israeli air strikes and a ground invasion.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon 'asked to be annexed to Israel' for protection from Hezbollah. The mayor of Rmeish, a majority Christian town in Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district, has rejected Netanyahu’s claims, with attacks against the country's Christian community increasing in recent times. Attacks against Palestinian Christians have also been steadily increasing.

Lebanese Christian mayor Hanna al-Amil rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Christian villages in southern Lebanon requested annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah. Al-Amil called the claim 'completely false' and emphasized the towns' deep connection to Lebanese identity and sovereignty.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that some Lebanese Christian villages requested annexation by Israel. The comment was made during a ceremony in East Jerusalem near the separation wall with Ramallah.

Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with large crowds chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike, while the U.S. pushes for negotiations to end the war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Fox News interview that Christian villages in Lebanon have requested Israeli annexation for protection against Hezbollah, despite evidence of Israeli forces damaging churches and Christian sites in Lebanon. The article highlights incidents such as the destruction of a convent in Yaroun and a soldier smashing a Jesus statue, with no evidence provided for Netanyahu's assertions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have requested annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, stating that Israeli troops will remain in the region as long as necessary.

Israeli cabinet members voted to defy a Supreme Court ruling on the country's broadcast regulator, marking the first time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has ignored such a decision. The move follows past clashes with the judiciary and efforts to limit the court's powers after the 2022 elections, which sparked global criticism and mass protests in Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports of a rift with President Donald Trump, stating their alignment on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu emphasized shared strategic goals with the U.S., despite criticism from some Israeli officials over Trump's Iran negotiations. He also defended Trump as Israel's strongest ally and addressed Vice President JD Vance's warnings against criticizing the U.S. over the Iran deal.

Iran's top officials and sons of the new supreme leader attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a Feb. 28 airstrike. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the attack. The U.S. is negotiating with Iran to end the war, while public calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel are prominent.