Benjamin Netanyahu Archives - Page 9 Of 13

Tensions soar: Why did Israel strike Iran? What makes the timing crucial – Explained

Israel attacked Iran on Friday. Israel on Friday initiated a significant military operation against Iran. Explosions occurred in Tehran as Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations. Iranian media confirmed the deaths of the Revolutionary Guard commander and two prominent nuclear scientists.Israeli forces targeted nuclear facilities and eliminated the Revolutionary Guard leader. Israeli […]

Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syria: Trump was ‘caught off guard’; White House says US President quickly called Netanyahu to ‘rectify’ situation

US President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israeli military actions in Syria last week, according to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed he subsequently discussed the matter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Israel conducted military operations in Damascus and the Druze-majority city of Sweida, stating their intention was to pressure Syrian forces […]

‘Why ‘Hamas-run hospital’ but never ‘US-backed IDF’?’: Zohran Mamdani calls out double standards on Israel-Gaza coverage; slams BBC

Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized public broadcaster BBC for biased reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict. He condemned the use of selective language in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, questioning why the outlet uses terms like “Iran-backed Houthis” or “Hamas-run hospital,” but avoids labels such as “US-backed IDF” […]

Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured during […]

‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in […]

Elmo account hacked: Sesame Street character’s X page posts offensive messages; targets Trump over Epstein files

Sesame street character Elmo (Image: X/Elmo) The official X account of popular Sesame street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday resulting in a series of offensive and antisemitic messages that shocked many social media users.The account, which has over 640K followers, posted multiple hateful messages, including calls for violence against Jewish people. In some posts, […]

Blood, Votes, and Bibi: How Gaza war allowed Benjamin Netanyahu to stage a comeback – and save his political career | World News

FILE – President Donald Trump, left, stands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) It’s a known fact that Benjamin Netanyahu is a huge fan of Winston Churchill — the cigars, the wartime posture, the myth of the iron-willed […]

‘Do not travel to Iran’: US issues fresh advisory citing dual nationality recognition; launches warning website

State departnment briefing The US State Department has launched a fresh initiative to alert Americans, with emphasis on Iranian Americans, claim grave dangers in visiting Iran. This announcement was made by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who strongly advised against travel to Iran, particularly for those with Iranian heritage.During a press conference on Thursday (local […]

‘They have to defend themselves’: Trump signals more weapons for Ukraine after earlier pause; cites rising deaths in war

US President Donald Trump (AP image) US President Donald Trump said on Monday (local time) that the United States will need to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical arms shipments to Kyiv.“We are going to send some more weapons (to Ukraine)…They have to be able to defend themselves. […]

Israel-US talks: ‘Trump forging peace as we speak,’ says Netanyahu; nominates US president for Nobel Peace Prize

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu at White House (AP image) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (local time) that he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, noting his efforts in “forging peace in one region after another”.“I want to present to you, Mr President, the letter […]