A growing rift is emerging between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Trump is pushing for diplomatic resolutions, while Netanyahu insists on continued military action until Hamas is fully disarmed.

 Netanyahu-Trump rift widens: Bibi rejects Gaza deal, but does US care?

The US-backed Board of Peace is trying to move forward with its roadmap for postwar Gaza, which the Hamas terror group has accepted. Israeli officials warn that the Iran-backed terror organisation is exploiting the process to prevent renewed Israeli military action.

Netanyahu says Israel rejects Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament

Smoke was seen billowing in Southern Lebanon's Mansouri village, which is home to nearly fifteen hundred people. IDF attacked this area after issuing an evacuation order in response to Hezbollah's alleged violation of the ceasefire.

Netanyahu reignites tensions with Lebanon strikes, Iran threatens to hit Gulf states | Gravitas

A growing rift has reportedly emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected proposals involving an Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, raising fresh doubts over ceasefire negotiations and the prospects for a lasting peace. The disagreement highlights deep divisions over the next phase of the Gaza conflict and regional security.

Benjamin Netanyahu Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Gaza, Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal

A major power struggle appears to be underway between Israel's defence minister and the Israeli military. After reportedly announcing on live television that he was replacing a top IDF general, Israel Katz is now allegedly walking back his remarks, even as the Israeli military reportedly refused to act on Katz's announcement. 

 Israel in turmoil, army defies order to remove general 

President Donald Trump openly defied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by dismissing concerns regarding the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, stating, "Nobody tells me what we should be selling". Despite Netanyahu’s warnings that the deal would disrupt the regional balance of power, Trump prioritized U.S. interests, defending Turkey as a key NATO ally.

Trump defies Bibi on F-35 sale to Turkiye

An Israeli airstrike hit a residential house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza after an evacuation warning was issued. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as the strike caused heavy damage, leaving nine injured and one critical.

Israel struck Nuseirat camp, injuring nine & leaving one critical 

Israel’s political landscape is set for a historic showdown. Former Army Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has officially launched his electoral campaign for the premiership, delivering a scathing rebuke of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. With parliamentary elections looming in October 2026, the race to decide the future of the nation has officially begun.  

Poll: Netanyahu-Eisenkot neck & neck as Israel's preferred PM

#Gravitas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have narrowed the gap with his main challenger in the race for public support for the 2026 national elections.  A poll shows Netanyahu and former Israel Defence Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot tied, with 38 percent of respondents saying they would prefer each of them to lead the country.   

Netanyahu's Poll Numbers Rise Amid Internal Turmoil

Israel's political landscape is entering a crucial phase as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces one of the toughest elections of his career. With Knesset elections approaching, questions are mounting over whether Netanyahu can retain power or if Israel is on the verge of a major political transition.

The report examines how the recent war, shifting public opinion, strained perceptions of Netanyahu's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the rise of challenger Gadi Eisenkot are reshaping Israel's political battlefield.

 The Verdict: Netanyahu's Political Future Is a Grim One | Wion News 

From food bills to luxury renovations and even bathtub-related expenses, scrutiny over funds spent on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official and private residences has sparked political debate and public interest.

From food to bathtubs: Decoding funds spent on Netanyahu's homes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, D.C. amid a public dispute with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously said Netanyahu should be arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu has brushed aside the remarks, reaffirmed plans to visit New York for the UN General Assembly in September, and accused Mamdani of deepening political divisions.


New York Mayor Mamdani says officials should arrest Benjamin 

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has announced his bid for the presidency, with reported backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Javier Milei. The move signals a new chapter for Brazil's conservative political movement as the country prepares for its next presidential election.

Flávio Bolsonaro enters presidential race with support from Netanyahu & Javier Milei

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, D.C. amid a public dispute with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously said Netanyahu should be arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu has brushed aside the remarks, reaffirmed plans to visit New York for the UN General Assembly in September, and accused Mamdani of deepening political divisions.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to US amid Zohran Mamdani’s protest call

Iran has warned that any renewed US military strikes, especially alongside Israel, could trigger a wider regional conflict across West Asia. The warning comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, as tensions continue to rise. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu, threatening key global energy routes. The conflict has raised concerns over the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global oil supplies, while Iran insists that diplomacy—not military escalation is the only path forward.

Iran Warns of Wider West Asia War | Houthi Strikes Saudi Aramco |US, Israel, Saudi Tensions Escalate

From India's NEET protest talks to rising tensions in West Asia, today's biggest international developments are making headlines.

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CJP and the government hold another round of talks over the NEET paper leak protests.
Yemen's Houthi forces claim a missile strike on Saudi Arabia.
Donald Trump says the US will not finalize a Saudi nuclear deal without normalization with Israel.
Trump threatens action after the EU's billion-dollar fine on Google.
French wildfires force mass evacuations.
China reports deaths after a deadly landslide.
Netanyahu orders a new settler outpost in the occupied West Bank.

Watch the full roundup of the biggest global developments shaping world politics, diplomacy, conflict, and international affairs.

NEET Protest | Trump's Saudi Deal | Houthi Attack |Europe Wildfires | China Landslide | Wion News 

US President Donald Trump has announced that the proposed civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh recognizes the State of Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. Trump stated that the deal, which is limited to non-military civilian nuclear energy and prohibits uranium enrichment, is "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia becoming part of the Abraham Accords. The remarks have raised fresh questions over the future of US-Saudi relations and Middle East diplomacy, especially since the text of the agreement has not yet been released. Saudi Arabia has not officially responded to Trump's latest statement.

Trump makes Saudi Nuclear deal conditional on Israel recognition | Abraham Accords back in Focus

A new Channel 12 poll suggests that Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party would emerge as the largest bloc in Israel's Knesset if elections were held today. The survey also finds Eisenkot leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as voters' preferred choice for the country's top leadership position.

Israel election race heats up ahead of october vote


New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that his administration is consulting legal advisers over the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Netanyahu is the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant over alleged crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. Mamdani, who pledged during his mayoral campaign to enforce the ICC warrant, says the matter is now under legal review. The remarks have sparked renewed debate over international law, diplomatic immunity, and the authority of local governments in the United States.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest during un visit | ICC warrant controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly declared his support for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final against Spain. During a meeting with Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Netanyahu received an official Argentina football jersey along with a message from Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirming his support for the national team. Netanyahu praised Milei for strengthening relations between Israel and Argentina, calling the South American nation one of Israel's closest friends. His endorsement adds a political dimension to the highly anticipated World Cup final, where Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in pursuit of another historic title.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu supports Argentina before the FIFA World Cup final against Spain

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sparked intense political debate after stating that his administration is exploring whether he has the legal authority to order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he visit the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.  


NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani raises possibility of Netanyahu's arrest 

The fragile peace in West Asia has shattered. Following the collapse of the June memorandum of understanding, the U.S. and Iran have spiraled back into open conflict. With seven consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and retaliatory Iranian missile barrages hitting Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, the region is facing its most dangerous escalation yet.


West Asia on the brink of another major escalation; big claim on Iran war

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Netanyahu-Trump rift widens: Bibi rejects Gaza deal, but does US care?

Netanyahu says Israel rejects Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament

Israel strikes Lebanon, reignites tensions; Iran threatens to hit Gulf states

Benjamin Netanyahu Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Gaza, Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal

Israel in turmoil, army defies order to remove general

Trump defies Bibi on F-35 sale to Turkiye

Israel struck Nuseirat camp, injuring nine & leaving one critical

Poll: Netanyahu-Eisenkot neck & neck as Israel's preferred PM

Netanyahu's Poll Numbers Rise Amid Internal Turmoil

The Verdict: Netanyahu's Political Future Is a Grim One | Wion News

From food to bathtubs: Decoding funds spent on Netanyahu's homes

New York Mayor Mamdani says officials should arrest Benjamin

Flávio Bolsonaro enters presidential race with support from Netanyahu & Javier Milei

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to US amid Zohran Mamdani’s protest call

Iran Warns of Wider West Asia War | Houthi Strikes Saudi Aramco |US, Israel, Saudi Tensions Escalate

NEET Protest | Trump's Saudi Deal | Houthi Attack |Europe Wildfires | China Landslide | Wion News

NEET Protest | Trump's Saudi Deal | Houthi Attack |Europe Wildfires | China Landslide | Wion News

Trump makes Saudi Nuclear deal conditional on Israel recognition | Abraham Accords back in Focus

Israel election race heats up ahead of october vote

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest during un visit | ICC warrant controversy

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu supports Argentina before the FIFA World Cup final against Spain

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani raises possibility of Netanyahu's arrest

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani raises possibility of Netanyahu's arrest

West Asia on the brink of another major escalation; big claim on Iran war