Also known as: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu · Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu · Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister who rejected a US-led Gaza plan in August 2026 and faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.
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Capital News
… The US was informed ahead of the attack, according to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. …
US says it has agreed with Iran to ‘stand down’ after trading strikes, reports sayCitizen Digital
… Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the agreement would allow Lebanon's army to return to two "pilot areas" in the south, but that Israeli forces would remain in their security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed. …
Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fireCitizen Digital
… e clear that major differences remain. - 'Pilot areas' -Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said earlier Friday that Israel has "no option but to withdraw completely from every inch of our Lebanese land," and that its forces "must leave unconditionally." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pactThe Standard
… Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the framework as a victory against Iran, which argues the Lebanon front is inseparable from the wider war and should be resolved as part of US-Iran talks. …
US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truceThe Standard
… Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the framework as a victory against Iran, which argues the Lebanon front is inseparable from the wider war and should be resolved as part of US-Iran talks. …
Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fireCitizen Digital
… On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces in Lebanon retained "full freedom of action to thwart any direct or developing threat".
Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from LebanonCitizen Digital
… On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces in Lebanon retained "full freedom of action to thwart any direct or developing threat".
Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from LebanonThe Standard
… On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces in Lebanon retained "full freedom of action to thwart any direct or developing threat". …
Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from LebanonCapital News
… onded by saying: “Don’t they think that if their threats had any effect, they wouldn’t be in this desperate situation today?… No matter how much they talk, it is we who take action.” On Sunday, fighting was reported to have diminished but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
First round of US-Iran talks end with ‘encouraging progress’, mediators sayCitizen Digital
… bout 92% of Israelis believe Iran benefited more than Israel from the joint Israeli-U.S. military campaign, while just 8% see Israel as having emerged victorious.Almost 90% of Israelis said war goals had not been met and fewer than 30% believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlightUS rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he shores up his political base ahead of close elections. Netanyahu said Israel will not carry out any withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, despite receiving assurances that Israel would not need to withdraw immediately.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli military forces raided the Qalandia refugee camp next to Jerusalem on Wednesday, with about a dozen armoured jeeps deployed. Eight people were reported injured; the military said the operation targeted terrorist elements and wanted individuals, while residents have expressed fears of eviction amid growing tensions.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli military forces conducted a large-scale operation in the Qalandia refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, saying they targeted terrorist elements and weapons trafficking; a camp spokesman said at least 20 people were arrested and soldiers took positions on house roofs.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Donald Trump promised to "hit back hard" at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, reigniting Middle East conflict and prompting oil prices to jump five percent amid fears of supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia and the US announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began in late February. The closed-door meeting, described by the White House as "positive and productive," lasted about an hour and a half and was dominated by discussion of the conflict, which is currently paused as Washington seeks to give negotiations a chance.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the Iran war began in late February, with the war expected to dominate discussions despite public disagreements between the two leaders.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran and the United States have halted missile strikes after fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's UN envoy said the president is giving negotiations "a little bit of room" while forces remain ready, and Iran's army spokesman confirmed Tehran has halted retaliatory operations.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted 82–in favour to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, including an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member and attempts to stop her complaint. Khan, elected in 2021, has denied all allegations and said he will challenge the decision through legal mechanisms.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office. The visit comes amid occasional public disagreements between the two leaders over handling of the war with Iran.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official said, amid efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to decide the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a staff member, which he denies. Khan stepped back from his duties in May 2025 to fight the allegations made by a female colleague after an inquiry launched the previous year.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netanyahu's office stated that Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would represent a historic advancement for Middle East peace, following a US-Saudi nuclear deal that President Trump said would be conditional on Saudi normalization with Israel.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel's defence minister said his country would respond powerfully to any attack by Iran, after Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile launched towards Aqaba. The military chief also vowed to retaliate with "determination" if Iran attacked Israel.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade, resuming fighting nearly a month after both sides had signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending Middle East conflict. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while US President Donald Trump threatened to expand strikes next week to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon and Israel concluded two days of Washington-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon under a recent framework deal. Participants agreed on the structure and guidelines for the pilot zone process, to be finalized and implemented in the coming days.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if it staged a new attack, saying such strikes would be more powerful than ones carried out jointly with the United States earlier this year.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran, hitting port cities including Bushehr (home to Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant), Abadan, Mahshahr, and Bandar Abbas, as President Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. Netanyahu vowed Israel would strike decisively if Iran attacked again.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Israel will hold a general election on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to remain in power against rivals including former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who founded his own party in 2025 after serving in Netanyahu's war cabinet.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration announced a sweeping campaign against the ICC, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and vowing to pressure other countries to withdraw from the court and cut financial support. The campaign aims to "systematically disable the ICC's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty."
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has led multiple wars and outlasted several American presidents. He now faces an international arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, a corruption trial, and a nearly three-year multi-front conflict including direct military confrontations with Iran, ahead of an election scheduled for October 27.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and longtime voice on foreign policy, died Saturday following a brief and sudden illness. Graham, elected to the Senate in 2002, had just returned from Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Israel's defence minister said Israeli forces would remain in security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "until further notice" to protect Israel's residents from jihadist terrorists. Israeli officials have repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon, where forces continue to clash with Hezbollah fighters.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday and said his country's forces would remain as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah posed a "threat". His comments followed a US-sponsored framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel designed to pave the way for peace and Hezbollah disarmament.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →