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Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders to speak for first time in decades

Smoke rises following an airstrike in Lebanon, as seen from Israeli side of the border, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Smoke rises following an airstrike in Lebanon, as seen from Israeli side of the border, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says

Smoke rising after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Bint Jbeil on April 15.
Smoke rising after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Bint Jbeil on April 15.

‘Strategic failure’: Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war

Mr Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings have slipped and, with legislative elections due by late October, the political risks he faces are rising.
Mr Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings have slipped and, with legislative elections due by late October, the political risks he faces are rising.

Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens to debate, after she reported on her government’s actions and is expected to speak on the latest developments in Iran, at the lower house of Parliament in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens to debate, after she reported on her government’s actions and is expected to speak on the latest developments in Iran, at the lower house of Parliament in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it: Poll

The public's perception of Israel's military success in Iran holds high stakes for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The public's perception of Israel's military success in Iran holds high stakes for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Lebanon PM says he’s working to get Israeli troops to withdraw

Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Deik Qanoun al-Nahr on April 12, 2026.
Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Deik Qanoun al-Nahr on April 12, 2026.

Israel PM formally appoints new Mossad chief

Israel's Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Roman Gofman at the White House in Washington DC, on Sept 29, 2025.
Israel's Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Roman Gofman at the White House in Washington DC, on Sept 29, 2025.

Israel PM says war succeeded in ‘crushing’ Iran nuclear, missile programmes

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo

Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy in decades-old ceremony

An effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up in El Burgo, Spain, in a celebration that Israel's foreign ministry branded anti-Semitic.
An effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up in El Burgo, Spain, in a celebration that Israel's foreign ministry branded anti-Semitic.

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.