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Set for US trip, Netanyahu faces tough sledding as Trump cools on aggressive stance

The PM is likely seeking to bring the White House’s focus back to his hawkish wish list on Gaza, Lebanon and beyond, but Trump could use pardon...

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Netanyahu taps his military secretary, Roman Gofman, as next Mossad director

Considered close to the prime minister, Gofman reportedly selected over 2 candidates suggested by outgoing spy chief David Barnea, who will leave the...

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‘You cannot deceive the world’: Sa’ar, Irish ambassador spar at Foreign Ministry event

Irish envoy takes issue with Israeli FM’s version of row over now-shelved plans to strip Herzog name from Dublin park; Sa’ar says he will...

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As Trump and Saudi prince heat up ties, Israel normalization left out in the cold

MBS notched important gains in Washington, rehabilitating Riyadh after it was sidelined by Israel and Qatar and likely stiffening the kingdom’s...

01.12.2025 50

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Netanyahu requests presidential pardon in corruption trial; doesn’t admit guilt

Herzog says he’ll weigh ‘extraordinary request’ based on expert opinions; allies hail move; opposition slams attempt to evade...

30.11.2025 60

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UK’s would-be top diplomat says Starmer failing Israel, flubbing postwar Gaza role

In Jerusalem, pro-Israel stalwart and Conservative shadow foreign minister Priti Patel accuses Labour of becoming irrelevant in Mideast, emboldening...

27.11.2025 30

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Popemobile used by Francis in Bethlehem refitted as mobile clinic for Gaza kids

Late pope blessed project to repurpose the Mitsubishi pickup truck he used during his 2014 West Bank visit; Israel says it hasn’t received a...

25.11.2025 30

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After weeks of warnings over slow Hezbollah disarmament, Israel shows it’s ready to escalate

Backed by the US, the IDF put firepower behind its threats with Sunday’s hit on the senior terrorist; Hezbollah is unlikely to retaliate, but...

24.11.2025 50

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At cabinet meeting, PM vows to ‘continue to strike terrorism’ wherever necessary

Hours before Beirut strike on Hezbollah military chief, ministers argue over dairy prices; education minister, key MK join protest outside meeting,...

24.11.2025 10

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As US dives into remaking Gaza, shades of nation-building come into focus

US president pledged to steer clear of projects like George W. Bush’s Iraq and Afghanistan commitments, yet his Gaza plan is increasingly starting...

23.11.2025 60

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Optimism abounds at Gaza coordination center, but violence puts truce at risk

Officers and civilians from 20 nations work to push ceasefire to second phase, while another Hamas attack on IDF troops in Strip leads to a major...

20.11.2025 90

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Mossad says foiled Hamas terror plots in Europe were planned in Qatar, maybe Turkey

Spy agency probe finds that guns seized in Austria last month belonged to son of Hamas political leader, who likely got green-light for attack from...

20.11.2025 20

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Netanyahu breaks silence on burgeoning settler violence, vows ‘forceful action’

At cabinet meeting PM says Israel is a ‘nation of laws’ and violent perpetrators represent a minority of settlers in the West Bank, where...

16.11.2025 10

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Netanyahu accuses ministers of electioneering; briefly bars 4 tardy ministers from meeting

In apparent swipe at Defense Minister Katz, PM blasts ‘barrage’ of campaigning ahead of elections, set to be held by no later than October...

16.11.2025 30

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Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas as US said to wobble on Gaza demilitarization

PM rejects ‘lectures’ on opposing Palestinian state, after his allies rail at US-backed statement that Trump’s plan, up for UN vote...

16.11.2025 50

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Report: Trump pressing Saudi crown prince to ink deal with Israel following Gaza truce

Senior US official tells Axios message to MBS, expected at White House next week, is: ‘We did all the things you asked for. Now, there are...

14.11.2025 50

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Netanyahu insists he won’t ask for pardon if he has to admit guilt in ‘absurd’ trial

In wide-ranging interview, PM vows to run for another term; says he can make progress with Syria’s Sharaa if Golan demilitarized, Druze...

13.11.2025 10

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Israel seeking 20-year ‘America-first’ security agreement with US — report

With current MOU set to lapse in 2028, Israel said trying to navigate GOP foreign aid skepticism by emphasizing US-Israel cooperation; Netanyahu says...

13.11.2025 40

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Trump writes to Herzog asking him to pardon Netanyahu amid ‘unjustified’ trial

President’s office says only that requests for a pardon must come through the necessary channels; Lapid notes that under Israeli law, one can...

12.11.2025 50

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Sharaa says Trump backs demand for Israel to withdraw forces from Syrian territory

Syrian leader says US president will ‘quickly push’ for solution to issue, says Israeli pullout a precondition for a security deal with...

12.11.2025 70

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Kushner, Netanyahu still seeking solution to impasse on terrorists in Rafah tunnels

Official denies Israel has agreed to plan that would see Hamas fighters exiled to third country; US said to stress to Jerusalem that issue cannot...

12.11.2025 20

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At Knesset, PM bucks calls for state inquiry into Oct. 7, claims public won’t trust it

At opposition-called debate, Netanyahu says he’ll create inquiry with ‘broad public support’; Lapid, Bennett, Liberman all slam...

11.11.2025 30

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Alarmed by Hezbollah rearming, Israel presses Beirut to act before the IDF has to

Increasingly intense strikes are signaling Jerusalem’s impatience with Lebanon’s efforts to disarm the terror group, but pressure may not...

11.11.2025 60

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Netanyahu, Kushner discuss Gaza plan amid standoff over trapped Hamas terrorists

US envoy Steve Witkoff expected to join Israel talks; Turkey said mediating on hostages, terror operatives stuck in Rafah tunnel; UAE unlikely to send...

10.11.2025 10

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Cabinet pledges NIS 1.2 billion to Beersheba for new light rail, defense R&D hub

Development plan to include new police station, expansion of IDF Southern Command HQ, and increase in physical and mental health personnel

09.11.2025 40

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Hamas is afraid Gaza will become Lebanon. So is Israel

As the two enemies try to shape the next phase of the ceasefire, Hamas seeks to limit IDF freedom of action, while Jerusalem seeks to end...

06.11.2025 40

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Iranian man found shot dead hours after burning picture of Khamenei — reports

Omid Sarlak posted social media video of himself setting alight photo of supreme leader; at funeral, mourners accuse authorities of his murder, reject...

04.11.2025 10

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Defending Israel in EU, Hungarian minister says bloc risks being boxed out of Mideast

Critics of Israel intentionally using language that borders on antisemitism, charges János Bóka, who also serves as antisemitism czar for one of...

04.11.2025 10

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With PM’s support, MKs advance bill on death penalty for terrorists who kill Israelis

Hostage pointman revokes earlier opposition to proposed law, says Netanyahu now backs it; Ben Gvir wants all such convicts executed, with no say for...

03.11.2025 40

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PM rules out granting safe passage to 200 Hamas gunmen stuck in IDF-held Rafah

After a report that Israel would allow trapped Hamas operatives to retreat to the Yellow Line sparked criticism from all sides, official says PM...

03.11.2025 40

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Netanyahu: Lebanon must ‘uphold its commitments’ to disarm Hezbollah

PM says Lebanese terror group is ‘trying to rearm and recuperate,’ as hundreds gather in south Lebanon for funeral of five operatives...

02.11.2025 30

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With Gaza war paused, Catholic-Jewish ties reenergized on Nostra Aetate anniversary

The dialogue sparked by the 1965 Vatican document reached new lows after October 7. Now that fighting might be over, optimism surrounds Pope...

31.10.2025 60

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US energy secretary nixes visit after Israel puts Egypt gas deal on hold

Energy minister touts refusal to ink landmark $35 billion deal to export natural gas to Egypt until ‘fair prices are agreed upon for the Israeli...

31.10.2025 60

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Netanyahu: Israel will disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza if foreign troops don’t

PM, defense minister, army chief vow powerful responses to ceasefire violations; Turkey again accuses Israel of genocide

30.10.2025 10

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Visiting US-Israeli ceasefire HQ, Netanyahu vows ‘joint effort’ to ensure Hamas disarmament

Alongside US general helping oversee truce deal, PM says ‘we’re working in stages’ to disarm terror group and demilitarize Strip,...

30.10.2025 80

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Sharaa says Syria has attracted $28 billion in investments since fall of Assad

‘The opportunity in Syria is enormous, and there’s room for everyone,’ president says; World Bank: ‘Conservative best...

29.10.2025 10

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Giving Hamas hope, Gaza’s future rests on three somewhat contradictory documents

Trump boasts that the world backs his 20-point plan, but no one even signed it. Hamas committed to the first phase of the deal, but has not said it...

29.10.2025 9

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Trump remains committed to Gaza ceasefire, but restraint becomes harder for Netanyahu

White House is determined to protect its signature foreign policy win, but with Hamas killing soldiers and playing games with hostages’ bodies,...

29.10.2025 70

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Jordan’s king says international forces in Gaza should ‘keep,’ but not ‘enforce,’ peace

Abdullah says Amman ‘too close’ to the conflict to send troops, but that Qatar and Egypt are ‘very optimistic’ Hamas will...

28.10.2025 50

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Israeli official: Reconstruction of Gaza can begin immediately in areas held by IDF

Current ‘Yellow Line’ sees Israel in control of around 53% of Strip; Smotrich insists ‘war is not over yet’ and rehabilitation...

28.10.2025 50

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Netanyahu denies Washington dictating actions in Gaza: ‘Israel is a sovereign state’

PM insists Jerusalem still calling the shots as regards Gaza’s present and future amid evidence of close US oversight and control; says Israel...

26.10.2025 10

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Israel reveals Iran’s Guards leader behind attacks on Jewish sites in Europe, Australia

Senior IRGC Quds Force commander Sardar Ammar directed plots in Greece, Australia and Germany, says Mossad, though the attackers’ follow-through...

26.10.2025 10

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Trump’s bearhug leaves Netanyahu with little room to move, and an election is coming

PM has thrown in his lot with the US president, and reaped great benefits, notably on Gaza and Iran. But he has given up control over much of what...

24.10.2025 30

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Israel would lose ‘all support’ from the US if it annexes West Bank, Trump warns

VP Vance says Knesset preliminary vote on matter was ‘very stupid’ and an insult to him, marring warm 2-day visit; US president predicts...

23.10.2025 100

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Netanyahu’s office to ToI: There will be no Turkish troops deployed in Gaza

Sky News Arabia reports Egyptian intel chief, Netanyahu disagreed over Ankara’s role in post-war Gaza; PMO: ‘There is no...

22.10.2025 50

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Netanyahu, Vance reject idea Israel is US ‘client state,’ vow partnership on ‘tough’ Gaza plan

After Jerusalem meet, leaders hail bond of ‘common goals’; Vance says deal could ‘unlock’ wider peace, warns of challenges...

22.10.2025 50

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Vance, in Israel, says ‘peace is going to last,’ Hamas disarmament non-negotiable

Trump VP says choppy waters expected in ceasefire between ‘people who hate each other, who have been fighting for a very long time’;...

21.10.2025 10

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Netanyahu ousts national security adviser Hanegbi amid reported differences

Outgoing official, who reportedly opposed strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Gaza city op, says ‘terrible failure of October 7 must be...

21.10.2025 10

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Vance lands in Israel as US said to fear Netanyahu could collapse Gaza ceasefire

Trump’s VP to tour headquarters of emerging international task force that will oversee implementation of Gaza ceasefire; will meet PM and...

21.10.2025 50

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PM: Israelis would’ve died ‘in nuclear smoke’ if I’d heeded opposition demands to end war

Netanyahu, Lapid spar in fiery opening to Knesset’s winter session; PM says opposition wanted Israel ‘to surrender,’ Lapid snaps...

20.10.2025 20

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