As the fighting between the two foes continues for more than a week now, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a “more devastating” retaliation should Israeli strikes continue.

‘Will be a legitimate target’: Iran warns of sending any military aid shipments to Israel

After Israel launched drone and missile attacks on June 13, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Israel. While Tel Aviv has claimed that Iran was pursuing nuclear weapons, Tehran has denied the claims consistently.

‘Won’t stop until we remove threat’: Israeli FM says delayed Iran’s nuclear bomb by ‘at least two or three years’

Netanyahu claimed that Israel had destroyed more than half of Iran’s missile launchers as the fighting continues on the seventh day.

‘Changing regime’ of Iran not the goal, ‘could be a result’: Netanyahu on Israel-Iran conflict

Netanyahu said that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.”

‘It’s either us or them’: Netanyahu says Israel-Iran conflict will bring ‘a different Middle East’

“We are changing the face of the Middle East,” he said during a press conference. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets.

Killing Iran’s military leaders ‘one by one’: Netanyahu says Israel ‘changing face of Middle East’

In an X post Netanyahu wished the US president calling him an “extraordinary leader”. Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin called him to wish him a happy birthday.

‘Extraordinary leader’: Trump receives birthday wishes from Netanyahu, Putin

Trump also held a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran on Friday.

Israel-Iran conflict: Trump calls for diplomacy amid escalating tensions, speaks to Netanyahu, world leaders

In response, Iran launched a series of drone and missile attacks against Israeli targets. According to reports, the Islamic Republic first sent around 100 drones, many of which were intercepted by Israeli air defence systems.

‘Iran has never been weaker’: Netanyahu urges Iranians to rise against 'evil, oppressive regime', warns ‘more strikes on the way’

US says Netanyahu accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal, Hamas yet to respond

US says Netanyahu accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal, 'Hamas yet to respond'

Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of the Hamas terror group last year after Israel killed his brother Yahya Sinwar.

Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar killed, announces Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared the pro-Palestine slogan Free Palestine with the Nazi slogan Heil Hitler on Friday (May 23). 

'Free Palestine is just today's version of Heil Hitler': Israeli PM Netanyahu

A new poll said that most of the Israelis believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more interested in staying in power than winning the ongoing war or freeing the hostages.

'Netanyahu is more interested in staying in power than winning war': Israeli poll

The leaders warned that their countries would take action if Israel does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions. They added that the level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable.

Britain, Canada, France condemn Israel’s ‘egregious’ actions in Gaza; aid trucks roll in

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Morning news brief: Israel allows food into starving Gaza; Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu office, in a statement, said that the basic amount of food for the population aims to prevent a hunger crisis could not develop in the Gaza Strip.

Israel allows food into starving Gaza after 2 months — but only 'basic amount'

World: At the start of their joint press briefing, Netanyahu praised former US President Donald Trump, calling him “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.”

‘There can never be nuclear Iran’: Netanyahu, Rubio discuss Hamas, Trump’s Gaza plan, and Tehran’s ‘aggression’

"The decision that I passed unanimously in the cabinet is this: If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon - the ceasefire will be terminated," Netanyahu said. World, Middle East

'Return to intense fighting': Netanyahu warns of ending ceasefire if Hamas doesn't free hostages by Saturday

World, Middle East: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of failing to fulfil its commitments during the second phase of the prisoner exchange.

Gaza ceasefire on shaky ground as Hamas, Israel trade blame over deal violations

World, Middle East: In a pre-recorded statement on Saturday (Jan 18) seemingly to manage his coalition’s discontent, Netanyahu described the deal as a “temporary ceasefire”

Politics of survival: How Netanyahu's desire to stay in power shaped the Gaza ceasefire deal

World: The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Wednesday, features economist Jeffrey Sachs accusing Netanyahu of shaping US foreign policy to serve Israel's interests.

Trump reposts video calling Netanyahu 'deep, dark son of a b***h'

World News | Middle East: Netanyahu underwent prostate surgery on Sunday and left the hospital two days later to cast a crucial vote on a budget law. Afterwards, he returned to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

Israeli PM Netanyahu leaves hospital after successful prostate surgery, thanks medical team

World: Netanyahu was first indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The trial began in 2020, even as Netanyahu denies all allegations.

Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate surgery; Justice Minister to serve as acting PM

Netanyahu brings political rival Gideon Sa’ar into government: 'Patriotic and right thing to do...'

White House fumes over Israeli PM’s criticism of US withholding weapons deliveries