#Benjamin Netanyahu
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PoliticsBattle in the Skies: Netanyahu's Likud Moves to Block Expatriates Flying Home to Vote
With Israel's upcoming election drawing near, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is attempting to block a grassroots initiative that helps expatriates fly home to vote.
CultureWhy a New Documentary on Gaza Has Sparked Outrage and Threats Against Israeli Filmmakers
A new documentary titled NAZA about military actions in Gaza has sparked intense fury, threats, and widespread condemnation across Israel's political and media landscape.
PoliticsUnfazed by Western Sanctions, Israeli Voters Dismiss International Pressure Ahead of Elections
Western sanctions over illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank are failing to influence Israeli voters ahead of October's elections. Analysts point out that the public's hardened political stances and focus on security mean international pressure has little domestic impact.
PoliticsIsrael Expands Controversial E1 Settlement Plan Amid Global Backlash and Sanctions
Israel has nearly tripled its controversial E1 settlement construction plan by adding a tender for 2,167 new houses, defying international condemnation and western sanctions.
PoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu Pushes for Legislation to Strip Israeli Citizenship Over Army Criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to introduce laws revoking the citizenship and increasing financial penalties for anyone who criticises Israeli soldiers, following controversy over the documentary Naza.
PoliticsNetanyahu Vows to Strip Citizenship From Filmmakers Behind Award-Winning Documentary NAZA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to advance legislation revoking the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the Venice Film Festival success of their documentary NAZA.
PoliticsIsraeli Officials Probe Award-Winning Venice Festival Documentary on Gaza Conduct for Treason
Israeli leaders are launching a legal probe and considering treason charges against the directors of a controversial documentary about Gaza military conduct that recently won an award at the Venice Film Festival.
PoliticsB’Tselem Alleges Israel Is Executing an 'Elimination Project' to Dismantle Palestinian Life in the West Bank
A leading Israeli rights group, B’Tselem, has released a report accusing Israel of carrying out an 'elimination project' in the occupied West Bank to dismantle Palestinian life.
PoliticsIsrael Reshapes Foreign Policy, Strengthening Ties with New Allies While Fraying Relations with Western Powers
As traditional Western European allies distance themselves over settlement expansion and impose sanctions, Israel is pivoting its diplomatic efforts toward new international partners in South America and beyond.
PoliticsAmid Regional Tensions and International Isolation, Israel Faces Deep Political Deadlock Ahead of Elections
As Israel approaches its October elections amidst regional conflict and international isolation, pollsters report a persistent political deadlock despite widespread public anxiety and domestic turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
PoliticsSpinning the Conflict: Inside the Trump Administration's Battle Over War Messaging, Intelligence, and Media Trust
The Trump administration struggles to sell its Iran war narrative amid rising costs and political pressure, while investigations into Netanyahu and pandemic media coverage spark new debates.
PoliticsSyria Denounces Benjamin Netanyahu's Troop Visit as Violation of National Sovereignty
Damascus's UN ambassador condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to troops in southern Syria as a serious violation of international law and national sovereignty. The diplomatic backlash comes as Israeli forces maintain a strategic presence in the region following the fall of Bashar Al Assad.
PoliticsAssessing the Impact of UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
The UK's implementation of import bans and sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements places fresh pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu's government amidst escalating West Bank land grabs.
PoliticsIsraeli Military Destroys Strategic Hezbollah Underground Base on Ali al-Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced the destruction of a major Hezbollah underground infrastructure network on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, securing operational control of the heavily contested area.
Breaking NewsIsrael Declares Southern Lebanon Security Zone Complete Following Massive Hezbollah Tunnel Demolition
Israel announced the completion of a security zone in southern Lebanon after using over 1,000 tonnes of explosives to demolish strategic Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali Al Taher ridge.
PoliticsNetanyahu Faces Intense Backlash Over Report of Advanced Warning Before October 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense political backlash following a report that the UAE president warned him of a major Hamas attack days before October 7, 2023.
PoliticsQatar Strongly Condemns Benjamin Netanyahu's Illegal Visit to Occupied Syrian Territory
Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's illegal visit to occupied Syrian territory, urging the international community to take immediate action.
PoliticsTrump Addresses Western Sanctions on Israeli Settlements and Plans Urgent Talks
US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Israel regarding new Western sanctions on West Bank settlements, as tensions rise between Britain and Israel following unprecedented trade and diplomatic measures.
PoliticsHow Benjamin Netanyahu Weaponizes Victimhood to Maintain Power Amid Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to use populist strategies and claims of victimhood to deflect mounting criticism, avoid accountability, and maintain political power.
PoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu to Sue Haaretz Over Report That UAE Warned Him Prior to October 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing the Haaretz newspaper over a report claiming the UAE warned him about the October 7 attacks beforehand.
PoliticsUK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Raise Fresh Questions Over the Future of the Two-State Solution
The UK and other nations have moved to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to preserve a two-state solution, but experts warn the measures may be too little, too late.
PoliticsUK Imposes Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements Amid Major Policy Shift and Growing Diplomatic Tensions
The United Kingdom has imposed a trade ban on Israeli settlements, marking a significant policy shift and straining diplomatic relations between London and Jerusalem.
PoliticsShift in Tone: How UK-Israel Relations Are Facing a New Strain Under Labour
The UK is planning trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, signaling a further strain in diplomatic relations under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration.
PoliticsFacing Tough Polls, Israel's Longest-Serving Leader Benjamin Netanyahu Fights to Retain Power
Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces a tough upcoming election as recent opinion polls show the opposition leading.