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‘Israel killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar,’ claims Netanyahu
Deir al-Balah: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that his army has killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, apparently confirming his death in a recent airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Speaking before…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu reaffirms to fully control Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government’s intention to fully reoccupy besieged Gaza, dismissed any agreement to end the war, and brushed aside any speculations of a rift with…
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Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weekslong blockade came after pressure from allies. In a video statement posted…
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Netanyahu vows retaliation after Houthi missile strikes Israel’s airport
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Houthi forces in Yemen and their ally, Iran, after a missile launched by the group struck Israel’s international airport. Writing on the…
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Defeating Hamas is Israel’s primary objective: Israeli PM
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said here that defeating Hamas is Israel’s main goal as well as securing the release of the hostages still held in Gaza. “We have many goals…
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Israel’s domestic security chief to step down
Israel’s domestic security chief, Ronen Bar, on Monday, April 28, announced that he will step down on June 15 due to differences with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bar was fired by Netanyahu…
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Netanyahu, Trump to meet at White House
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday at 1 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) at the White House, according to a statement…
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Israel’s Cabinet votes to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar
Gaza Strip: Israel’s Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to fire the head of the country’s Shin Bet internal security service. The late-night decision to sack Ronen Bar deepens a…
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Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel’s full withdrawal
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday, February 17, voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday. “We fear that the complete withdrawal may not be achieved…
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Netanyahu, Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, said that Israel and the US are working “in full cooperation” on issues concerning the Gaza…
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Netanyahu suggests establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently sparked controversy after suggesting that Saudi Arabia has enough land to establish a Palestinian state. His statement came in response to questions from Channel 14 broadcaster…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. Trump has invited Netanyahu to…
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Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart and that it would…
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Israeli govt to approve Gaza truce deal today
Jerusalem: Israel’s Security Cabinet and government are scheduled to convene on Thursday to approve the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday. The Security Cabinet…
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ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response…
