"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

Gideon Sa’ar, leader of Israel's New Hope Party, is set to return to the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the two Israeli politicians in a joint press conference on Sunday (Sep 29) night.

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

The White House, on Thursday (Jun 20) expressed deep disappointment over criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the United States over weapons deliveries.

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

United States President Joe Biden, on Tuesday (Jun 4) said there is “every reason” for people to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political preservation.

Biden suggests Netanyahu is dragging out Gaza war for political reasons

United States President Joe Biden, on Friday (May 31) unveiled a three-phase Israeli proposal to the Palestinian militant group Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war.

Explained: Biden details Israel’s new three-phase ceasefire proposal amid Gaza war. What is it about?

Earlier this week, Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised Palestinian statehood after a coordinated effort by the three Western European nations in what they said was an attempt to bring the focus back to finding a political solution amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Explained: Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognise Palestinian statehood. Here’s why it matters

Israel on Tuesday urged "nations of the civilised world" to oppose the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against its leaders, and to declare they would ignore the warrants.

Israel urges 'civilised nations' to spurn arrest warrants by ICC for its leaders

Several anti-government protesters were arrested after they clashed with the police on Monday (May 20) as demonstrators held a “day of disruption” protest to mark the beginning of the Israeli Parliament’s summer assembly amid the ongoing Gaza war.

Israel: Several anti-government protesters arrested after clashing with police on ‘day of disruption’

US President Joe Biden, on Monday (May 20) slammed an application by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged atrocities in Gaza war.

Biden, Netanyahu slam ICC after chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence minister

The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, on Monday (May 20) sought arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza.

International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, 3 Hamas leaders

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detected with hernia. The leader underwent a surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), which as per his office was "successful".

Israeli PM Netanyahu put under full anaesthesia for hernia surgery; recovering after 'successful' procedure

In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was slammed by the country’s former leader Ehud Olmert who said the incumbent PM has been “destroyed emotionally” due to the massive failure of national security and is now miscalculating his plans for post-war Gaza.

Not ‘Mr Security. He’s Mr Bulls**t’: Former Israeli PM slams Netanyahu’s plans for post-war Gaza

Israel will have "overall security responsibility" in Gaza for an "indefinite period" after the war, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview that aired on ABC News on Monday (Nov 6).

Netanyahu says Israel will take control of Gaza’s ‘overall security’ after war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 14) visited Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Kfar Azza — two of the worst hit areas in last week's assault launched by Hamas militants.

'We are all ready': Israeli PM Netanyahu visits areas of Hamas assault for the first time

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Saturday (Oct 7), said the country was 'at war' and swore fierce counterattack after ordering an extensive mobilisation of the army reserve.

'We are at war and we will win it', says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as Hamas launches surprise attack

In a historic first, all 15 justices on the High Court will hear the petitions against the recently passed “reasonableness law,” said the Israeli Supreme Court, on Monday (July 31).

Israel: In a first, all 15 High Court justices to hear petitions against ‘reasonableness law’

Leaders of arch-rival nations Israel and Palestine will travel to Turkey in the course of the same week, the Turkish presidency confirmed Thursday (July 20). Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is due to visit Turkey on July 25, whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive in Ankara a few days later.

Netanyahu to visit Turkey next week, first by an Israeli PM in 15 years, two days after Palestinian leader

Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday.

Israeli forces pull out from Jenin as rockets fired from Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to take ‘active steps’ to move forward with judicial overhaul plan this week