Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, arguing it would “upset the power balance” in the region.

Israel Reserves Full Freedom of Action in Southern Lebanon – Benjamin Netanyahu

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain full freedom of action in southern Lebanon to prevent threats and will remain in the security zone for as long as it takes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.

Israel’s threats against Beirut appear on hold after Trump’s call, Iran’s warnings

Israel appears to have halted a threatened military "campaign" against Beirut’s southern suburbs amid sharp diplomatic warnings from Iran that the ceasefire with the US was dependent on “a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon”.

Israeli PM orders "immediate and powerful" strikes in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday evening he has instructed the military to carry out "immediate and powerful" strikes in the Gaza Strip, following what Israel said were violations of the ceasefire by Hamas.

Netanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to propose fully reoccupying the Gaza Strip when he meets his security cabinet, Israeli media say.

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the Israeli leader as a “witch-hunt”.

Iran’s FM says phonecall from Washington could ‘pave the way to diplomacy’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a war criminal” and said Israel’s PM is deliberately provoking war to block a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the US.

Netanyahu says Israel will execute Trump's Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed US President Donald Trump's widely criticised plan to move Palestinians out of the war-battered Gaza, saying Israel is willing to "do the job".

Romanian PM invites Netanyahu in Bucharest despite ICC warrant

 Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu's announcement of a meeting between the governments of Romania and Israel in Bucharest and his invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals they could be the next country to defy the ICC international arrest warrant.

Netanyahu office says deal to release hostages agreed

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a "deal to release the hostages" has been agreed.

Israeli Officials Asked Netanyahu to Ease Position on Hamas Deal, He Refused

The heads of Israel's security agencies asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to soften his position on the deal with the Palestinian movement Hamas, but he refused, the media reported, citing two Israeli officials familiar with the matter.

ICC warrants are binding, EU cannot pick and choose, EU’s Borrell says

European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against two Israeli leaders and a Hamas commander, the EU’s foreign policy chief said on Saturday.

Israeli president condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog criticized the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Galant

On Tuesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

Netanyahu aide arrested over alleged leaks – Axios

An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among several suspects who have been arrested as part of an investigation into a possible security breach at the PM’s office, Axios claimed on Saturday, citing officials.

Israel will listen to US but make own decisions: Netanyahu’s office

Israel will listen to the United States but will make its own decisions based on its national interest, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Netanyahu says Israel will 'mercilessly strike' Hezbollah, including in Beirut

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to strike Hezbollah without mercy following a deadly drone strike on a military base in Israel, and retaliation would extend to targets in Beirut.

ICC chief prosecutor defends Netanyahu arrest warrant

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has told the BBC that justice must be seen to be done after seeking an arrest warrant for Israel's prime minister and defence minister.

Hamas says Netanyahu trying to 'thwart' Gaza truce

Hamas accused Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to "thwart" a Gaza truce deal, after the Israeli prime minister said the Palestinian militant group has "rejected everything" in negotiations.

Netanyahu Refuses ‘Surrender’ to Israeli Protesters Demanding Hostage Deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant late-night speech amid mass protests in Tel Aviv Monday, rejecting pressure from the Israeli public to secure a deal to return hostages and bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.