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Benjamin Netanyahu

The latest news on Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli politician and Prime Minister of Israel, Israel politics news and updates.

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21 Oct 1949

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Israel's Prime Minister

People gathering in ‘Hostages square’ in Tel Aviv on Saturday, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

‘Delusional’: US ambassador mocks UK minister’s claim of ‘key role’ in Gaza deal

Mike Huckabee rebuked the UK’s education secretary, demanding she thank Donald Trump instead.

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Israel-Gaza war

Trump says Gaza ‘war is over’ as he heads to Middle East on high-stakes peace trip

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Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu calls for Israel to unite after imminent hostage release

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Israel-Gaza war

Cheers for Trump, boos for Netanyahu as Witkoff speaks at rally in Israel

400,000 people gathered at a rally in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, a day after the ceasefire with Hamas took effect.

12 Oct 2025 - 5:02AMvideocam

People hold up a giant sign with the words “NOBEL PRESIDENT TRUMP” as they gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Asia eyes cheaper oil as Israel-Hamas ceasefire kindles hope for calm

Traders are watching to see if the deal will lead to safer shipping routes and renewed progress on Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

11 Oct 2025 - 4:00PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

‘Nothing left’: Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect

Israeli military confirmed the start of the ceasefire on Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages are to be released by Monday.

11 Oct 2025 - 7:36PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Editorial | Gaza ceasefire must be followed up with recognition of Palestine

Amid numerous sticking points, if Israelis and Palestinians are to live together in peace, there must be a two-state solution.

11 Oct 2025 - 6:45AM

Palestinian children celebrate at a refugee camp in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, on October 9. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

‘War is over’, but will fragile Gaza ceasefire hold amid deep divisions?

Variables such as Trump’s mercurial nature and Israeli and Palestinian politics may affect the durability of the ceasefire, analysts warn.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:35PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israeli forces withdraw, thousands return to ruins

Gazans return to devastated homes as ceasefire takes hold and Israeli troops withdraw from key areas in Gaza.

10 Oct 2025 - 8:58PM

Israel

Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism

US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace in Gaza could improve Washington’s standing in Asia, analysts say.

11 Oct 2025 - 11:37AMvideocam

Palestinians celebrate in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal. Photo: Xinhua

Donald Trump

Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short, at least this time

US president misses out on the prestigious prize amid global controversy and claims of ending seven wars.

10 Oct 2025 - 5:46PM

US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Trump’s Gaza deal forged by diplomacy blitz, help from Arab and Muslim allies

Senior US officials say Hamas viewed the hostages as a liability - while the US seized on regional fury with Israel to secure first phase deal.

10 Oct 2025 - 11:38AM

Israel-Gaza war

End to Gaza hostilities looms after Israel government approves deal with Hamas

Approval sets a 24-hour clock for hostilities to suspend and 72 hours for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:18AM

Israel-Gaza war

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to support Gaza ceasefire deal

US Central Command will set up a ‘civil-military coordination centre’ to help with the flow of aid, as well as logistics and security.

10 Oct 2025 - 7:57AMvideocam

A woman carrying an American flag holds her dog in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday, as people celebrate the announcement of the peace agreement. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Trump to head to Middle East, says hostages to be freed Monday or Tuesday

The US president will travel to the region to celebrate the Gaza peace deal’s first phase after Israel ratified the ceasefire framework.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:32AM

People celebrate in Tel Aviv on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan . Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Palestinian Authority plans for major role in post-war Gaza despite US blueprint

The Palestinian Authority seeks a pivotal role in post-war Gaza, leveraging Arab support despite Trump’s sidelining and Israeli opposition.

10 Oct 2025 - 1:20AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire and hostage deal, sparking hope for peace in Gaza

The ceasefire will take effect after ratification by Netanyahu’s government, which meets after Thursday’s security cabinet session.

9 Oct 2025 - 11:33PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

‘They’re coming back’: Israelis await return of Gaza hostages

Jubilant Israelis in Tel Aviv celebrate a hostage release deal with Hamas, marking a hopeful step towards ending the two-year conflict.

9 Oct 2025 - 9:00PM

People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Thursday following the announcement of the new Gaza ceasefire deal. Photo: AFP

Donald Trump

Explainer | How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal

Trump’s secret diplomacy led to a Gaza deal, pressuring Israel’s Netanyahu and leveraging Arab support, aiming for a Nobel Peace Prize.

9 Oct 2025 - 8:03PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

The accord, reached after the war’s second anniversary, sets the stage for a ceasefire and the release of living hostages.

9 Oct 2025 - 12:48PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas submits prisoner list to Israel amid ‘optimism’ of Gaza talks

The talks in Egypt continue amid the unresolved issue of disarmament, as Hamas insists it will not disarm before Israel’s occupation ends.

8 Oct 2025 - 9:11PM

A poster depicting Israeli hostage Alon Ohel is displayed in Re’im, southern Israel, at the Gaza border, in February 2024. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Trump says ‘real chance’ to end Gaza war, Hamas seeks US guarantees

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are being held in Egypt, as the region marks the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

8 Oct 2025 - 10:13AM

Smoke rises from an explosion in Gaza, as people attend a memorial to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Israel shells Gaza on war anniversary, amid Hamas talks on Trump plan

Trump’s plan offers hope amid ongoing conflict and devastation, but ceasefire hopes remain uncertain.

7 Oct 2025 - 10:09PM

Israel-Gaza war

US gave over US$21 billion in military aid to Israel since Gaza war began: report

Study released on the two-year anniversary of the war shows US support was key to sustaining Israel’s campaign against Hamas.

7 Oct 2025 - 7:11PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Ceasefire hopes rise as parties agree on most first-phase terms, despite ongoing Gaza strikes.

7 Oct 2025 - 1:08PM

A fire erupts amid destroyed buildings, following an Israeli military strike in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment

Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denied.

7 Oct 2025 - 2:01AM

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, centre, before her deportation at an Israeli airport. Photo: Israel Foreign Ministry / Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

As Gaza war enters third year, former hostage recalls 16-month captivity

The Israel-Gaza war, triggered by Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack, has yet to secure the release of all hostages.

6 Oct 2025 - 2:27PM

Britain

UK police investigate mosque fire as ‘hate crime’ after synagogue attack

Arson in town of Peacehaven follows a fatal synagogue assault in Manchester, which police linked to potential Islamist extremism.

6 Oct 2025 - 11:29AM

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