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Benjamin Netanyahu

Also known as: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu · Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu · Prime Minister Netanyahu

2026-04-262026-06-28

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    o implement Iran's management and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz will soon be approved by parliament." - Expanded Lebanon operations - Israel's military issued evacuation warnings for more villages in south Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  3. Citizen Digital

    o implement Iran's management and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz will soon be approved by parliament." - Expanded Lebanon operations - Israel's military issued evacuation warnings for more villages in south Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  4. Citizen Digital

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israeli forces had advanced beyond the Litani river that runs around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the Lebanon-Israel frontier.

    Israel launches more south Lebanon strikes after warnings
  5. Citizen Digital

    Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country.

    US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
  6. The Standard

    ireza Salimi as saying a plan "to implement Iran's management and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz will soon be approved by parliament." Israel's military issued evacuation warnings for more villages in south Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  7. Citizen Digital

    Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent By Reuters May 30, 2026 02:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TOPSHOT - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conferen

    Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
  8. The Standard

    Lebanon fighting On the war's Lebanon front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that his country's forces had pushed deeper inside Lebanon, even as Israeli and Lebanese military delegations were holding landmark security talks in Washington.

    Trump says making final decision on Iran deal
  9. Capital News

    rica, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump said. “Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly.” He also said he had a call on Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

    Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
  10. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he and Trump had agreed that "any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear threat entirely."Iranian officials have stressed that, despite the long-standing US demand for an end to i

    Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progress
  11. Capital News

    rica, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump said. “Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly.” He also said he had a call on Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

    Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’, Strait of Hormuz reopening planned
World & Region

Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

The News

Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

    Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral peace framework agreement

    Lebanon, Israel and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at brokering peace between the two adversaries. The agreement includes a pilot effort for Lebanese soldiers to take control of two Israeli-occupied areas and a process to disarm Hezbollah, following five rounds of talks in Washington.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US and Iran exchange strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tension

    Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar positions, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchanges raised questions about efforts to maintain the waterway's openness while the countries negotiate a settlement to a war that began on February 28.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Iran and US exchange strikes over disputed ceasefire violation

    Iran accused the United States of violating a peace deal after Washington struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in response to alleged Iranian attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US targets in the Gulf region and warned of broader response if aggression continues.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Hezbollah demands scheduled Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as Israeli gunfire killed two people despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south and foreign interference in his country's affairs as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Hezbollah demands scheduled Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Hezbollah chief demands timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon, stating Israel must fully withdraw without retaining any territory, as Israeli gunfire killed two people despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. US and Iran conclude first negotiation round with progress

    Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with "encouraging progress" and agreement on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks will continue throughout the week, with discussions focused on clarifying messaging on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, enforcing ceasefire in Lebanon, and elements of a nuclear deal.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 21 June

  1. U.S. Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran as both nations seek to end their war, though disagreement persists over Iran's claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks follow a 60-day ceasefire agreement and an interim deal signed Wednesday by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Five killed in Israeli strikes despite Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

    Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday that killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. The National News Agency reported strikes on more than a dozen locations in south Lebanon, with casualties in Arab Salim, Deir Zahrani, and Dweir.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Turkey mediates Somalia government-opposition talks

    Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation arrived in Mogadishu to lead talks between Somalia's Federal government and opposition groups, as tensions escalate between the central government and regional leaders of Jubaland and Puntland over federal governance.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran talks postponed

    Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after fighting in Lebanon strained a Trump-Pezeshkian deal signed this week to end the Middle East war. Talks scheduled between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed with no new date announced, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to resume.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. US and Iran sign ceasefire deal; Trump threatens resumed attacks

    The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US lifts Iran ports blockade following Trump-Pezeshkian Middle East peace deal

    Following President Trump's signing of a Middle East peace deal with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. The agreement triggers a 60-day period for talks on wider issues including Iran's nuclear programme, though uncertainty surrounds planned signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland, and oil prices have fallen as activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains muted.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal to end hostilities

    Donald Trump announced a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and lifting the US naval blockade. However, key details of the agreement remain unclear, with questions outstanding over enrichment restrictions and verification measures.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. US and Iran agree to permanent end to military operations

    The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, signaling the end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. An official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday

    US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan, a key mediator, said the agreement was closer "than ever before" and expected to be finalised within 24 hours.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump says US-Iran deal signing planned for Sunday

    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US-Iran deal could be finalised within 24 hours, Pakistan mediator says

    Pakistan, mediating between the United States and Iran, said Saturday that the two sides could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after both expressed optimism about concluding a deal. The statement comes amid months-long conflict that began with major strikes in February, despite ongoing skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct

    The ICC's governing body suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following a review of UN investigation findings and recommendations from an independent panel; Khan denied the allegations through his lawyers, calling the suspension unlawful and procedurally unfair.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Iran and Israel pause strikes, warn of retaliation if breached

    Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sexual abuse allegations

    The International Criminal Court's governing bureau suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, referring his case to the wider Assembly of State Parties. Khan, who took a leave of absence in May 2025 to contest the allegations he denies, has already been removed from pleading in the court's most high-profile cases.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sex abuse allegations

    The International Criminal Court's governing bureau has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, though the bureau noted the suspension does not indicate the final outcome. Khan, who had already taken leave of absence in May 2025 to fight the allegations he denies, will have his case referred to the wider Assembly of State Parties for final decision.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Trump claims final stages of Middle East peace deal

    US President Donald Trump said negotiators were in the "final throes" of reaching a peace deal in the Middle East after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities, with Trump estimating it would take "two or three days." Diplomacy has previously stalled despite a ceasefire since April 8, with Iran insisting any agreement include Lebanon where Israel has been pressing its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Trump calls for more surgical strikes on Hezbollah

    In an NBC interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Lebanon, Hezbollah agree ceasefire plan with Israel conditions

    Lebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a US proposal for a mutual halt to attacks: Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs would cease in exchange for Hezbollah refraining from attacks on Israel. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned strikes would continue if Hezbollah does not stop attacking Israeli cities, and said the IDF would continue operating in southern Lebanon as planned.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump claims Iran talks progressing rapidly despite regional tensions

    US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite negotiations to end the Mideast war appearing in deep trouble, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards warning of new fronts and Tehran suspending dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Israel, Hezbollah clash despite agreed US-brokered talks

    Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite a US-announced agreement to halt fighting ahead of US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel's deepening offensive in Lebanon, including heavy bombardment and ground invasion, has threatened to undermine a wider Middle East ceasefire involving the United States and Iran.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Israel orders strikes on south Beirut as UN meets on escalation

    Israel said Monday it would target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades, citing repeated ceasefire violations. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Israel's expanded operations in Lebanon, while the EU called for a halt to military escalation.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

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