A statement released by Netanyahu's office on Sunday said that Benjamin Netanyahu told Ronen Bar, the Shin Bet head of domestic security in Israel, that he planned to present his dismissal to the government this week. In a statement to the press, Netanyahu stated, "We are fighting for our very survival - on seven fronts. At any time, but particularly in an existential … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Sparks Uproar with Bid to Remove Security Service Head
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Fury in Israel: Netanyahu Vows Retaliation After Hamas Returns Wrong Body
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said on Friday that Israel will make Hamas suffer for not releasing Shiri Bibi's body as agreed. In a video, he stated: "We will act determinedly to bring Shiri back home with all of our hostages - both alive and dead - and ensure Hamas pays the full price for the cruel and evil violations of the agreement." Israeli … [Read more...] about Fury in Israel: Netanyahu Vows Retaliation After Hamas Returns Wrong Body
Netanyahu Endorses Trump’s Bold Gaza Takeover Plan During Rubio’s Diplomatic Visit
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Premier, said that Israel and the United States share a similar approach to Gaza. He praised President Donald Trump for his "bold vision" of the territory, following talks with U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio on Sunday. Rubio, on Sunday, fully endorsed Israel’s war goals in the Gaza Strip. He said Hamas “must be eliminated” and thrown the future of … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Endorses Trump’s Bold Gaza Takeover Plan During Rubio’s Diplomatic Visit
Trump Hits ICC with Sanctions After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday imposing sanctions against International Criminal Court investigations into Israel, a close U.S. ally. The U.S. nor Israel recognize the court. The court issued an order to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged crimes committed against humanity by Hamas in Gaza in response to the attacks of … [Read more...] about Trump Hits ICC with Sanctions After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Why Is Biden Avoiding A Call With The Israeli Prime Minister?
President Joe Biden has made a flurry of phone calls to several major leaders in the Europe and Asia-Pacific region since his inauguration but has not called anyone in the Middle East yet, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He faced criticism for “snubbing” the Israeli prime minister and avoiding calling him nearly a month after taking office. Former President … [Read more...] about Why Is Biden Avoiding A Call With The Israeli Prime Minister?