Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

‘Mamdani is Indian’: Mehdi Hasan fires back after Donald Trump’s son says Zohran ‘hates Indians’

Tensions erupted on social media when journalist Mehdi Hasan challenged Eric Trump’s assertion that Zohran Mamdani ‘hates Indians.’ Hasan pointed out that Mamdani is of Indian descent, labeling Trump’s comments as ‘utterly misguided.’ This spat arose after Trump criticized the mayor-elect’s views on Jewish communities and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. A spat erupted online after […]

Ceasefire over? Israel drops 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘campaign not over’

Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told parliament that Israeli forces had dropped 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza in response to what Israel described as a breach of the ceasefire by Hamas.Speaking to members of the Knesset during the winter session, Netanyahu said: “One of our hands holds a […]

Benjamin Netanyahu ‘not easy’ to work with? Israel PM reacts to Trump remark; calls himself ‘tough’ on national matters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset as President Donald Trump looks on at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comment that he “isn’t the easiest guy to deal with.” “Well, I hope he says […]

Israel hits Hamas: Netanyahu says Abu Obeida struck; Gaza reels from heavy losses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AP photo) Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the military had targeted Abu Obeida, the masked spokesman of Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades.“We have struck the Hamas spokesman, the spokesman for this criminal and murderous organisation, Abu Obeida,” news agency AFP reported Netanyahu as saying […]

‘Time for both to move forward’: Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon; hails decision to disarm Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday hailed Lebanon’s decision to work toward disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025, calling it a “momentous step.” He said that the decision could pave the way for Israel to scale back its military presence in southern Lebanon.Taking to X, the office of Netanyahu said that Israel “acknowledges […]

Middle East crisis: Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; ceasefire on agenda

Steve Witkoff (ANI image) and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP image) US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the worsening humanitarian condition in Gaza as the death toll of Palestinians waiting for food and other aid continues to rise. The meeting between Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]