Tag: Benjamin Netanyahu

Thursday, March 19th 2026 - 22:43 UTC
Netanyahu hints a ground phase may be needed as Iran war hits Gulf energy infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested on Thursday that an air campaign alone would not be enough to bring down Iran’s regime, as the conflict entered a new phase marked by strikes on Gulf energy facilities and renewed warnings over the Strait of Hormuz.
Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 20:21 UTC
Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes

Israel said on Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died during a wave of airstrikes on Iranian territory. An Israeli official, speaking anonymously to local media, said “his body has been found.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said there were “growing signs” that Khamenei had died.
Saturday, February 28th 2026 - 10:58 UTC
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Trump calls them a “massive” operation as Tehran vows retaliation

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, reigniting a regional conflict and further dimming hopes for diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program. Explosions were reported in Tehran as Israel moved to emergency measures and shut its airspace to civilian flights.
Wednesday, February 11th 2026 - 12:43 UTC
Netanyahu rushes to Washington to press Trump on Iran: missiles and proxies on the agenda

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with Iran at the top of the agenda, after pushing to move the meeting forward from its originally planned date.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Israel first country to recognize Somaliland's sovereignty

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, making his country the first UN member state to grant de jure recognition to the breakaway region since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Gaza: Deal announced for release of all Israeli hostages

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt. The deal is expected to be formally signed on Thursday.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 02:02 UTC
Chilean artist sparks controversy with unauthorized display at Madrid wax museum

Chilean artist Nico Miranda sparked a controversy at the Madrid Wax Museum with his representation of Argentine President Javier Milei as a lapdog of his US colleague Donald Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likened to “Chuky,” the evil doll.
Wednesday, October 1st 2025 - 09:58 UTC
Netanyahu insists Israel is not recognizing a Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for the 20-point peace initiative presented by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. However, he was emphatic in rejecting the creation of a Palestinian state, despite the document mentioning a path toward self-determination.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 22:14 UTC
Trump and Netanyahu present Gaza plan pressuring Hamas but leaving Palestinians’ future unclear

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday unveiled a plan aimed at forcing Hamas to surrender and ending the war in Gaza, though without offering a clear political horizon for Palestinians.
Friday, September 26th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Milei and Netanyahu meet in New York

Argentine President Javier Milei met in New York on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.