‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults him The Guardian - UK · May 9
Netanyahu may struggle to find response that matches rhetoric on Palestine recognition Israeli PM has threatened bilateral action and annexation of occupied Palestinian land but there are risks in either The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
Israelis protest to end Gaza war as anger over fate of captives boils over Israeli police make dozens of arrests, use water cannons on protesters who gathered for the nationwide demonstration. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Voices: Netanyahu’s new plan for Gaza City will be the end of him COMMENT: Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
David Pratt: Israel’s expansionism is the clear and present danger IT’S a strategy that for time immemorial has been framed in terms of words like “self-defence”, “survival” and “national security”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025
Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze – but the country has more self-serving reasons. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025
Israeli defence minister’s Gaza proposal marks escalation from incitement of war crimes to official planning for mass forced displacement Plans for an internment camp on ruins of Rafah are ‘unviable, impractical and morally depraved’ but should be taken seriously The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Netanyahu, Trump discuss forced transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza Both tout controversial proposal to push Palestinians, who are being bombed and displaced by Israel, to other countries. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
Voices: This is a good moment for Israel to be magnanimous and stop the war with Iran COMMENT: In tandem with the US military, Israel has dealt Iran a heavy blow. Rather than risk reprisal attacks and further escalation across the Middle East, it should take the win and declare a ceasefire – but it will have to make the first move, says Alon Pinkas The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Voices: Why Israel’s attack on Iran proves Netanyahu is an unhinged messiah COMMENT: Israel’s prime minister sees himself not only as the protector of Israel, but the saviour of the West. This, he believes, is how he should go down in history, writes former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Analysis: Is Israel planning to strike Iran, or is it bluffing? Warnings of an Israeli strike on Iran have intensifed amid ongoing US nuclear talks with Tehran. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Netanyahu must now work for support of US as Trump tires of Israel’s war in Gaza The US president will not visit Israel on a trip to the Middle East and his envoy has reportedly said Netanyahu’s government is drawing out the war The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
As Israel begins another assault in Gaza, Netanyahu is fighting his own war against the country’s legal system The Israel Defense Forces has launched a further major ground assault in Gaza – this time with the intention of taking and holding significant amounts of territory as a “security buffer”. This appears unlikely to endear the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to many of the families of the remaining 59… The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025
Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025 Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say.
Top News · Jan 15, 2025 Gaza Truce Closer As Trump Inauguration Nears Impending Trump inauguration influences potential Gaza truce, with US pressure and political considerations at play.
Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024 Gaza hospitals on ‘brink of total collapse’ from Israel attacks: UN UN report says 136 strikes on Gaza hospitals have caused critical damage and casualties among medical personnel.
Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024 How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name? Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024 While the world’s eyes were elsewhere, Netanyahu fired his defence minister – the consequences will be huge The PM gambled that he could get away with sacking Yoav Gallant during the US election, but Israelis are angry; he may have miscalculated, writes journalist and former diplomat Alon Pinkas
Top News · Nov 7, 2024 Trump's Middle East Agenda: Ending Wars, Integrating Israel Explore the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's policies on the Middle East, focusing on Israel, Palestinians, and regional dynamics.
Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024 After 12 months of war, Israel is a changed state, analysts say Year of conflict has strengthened the far right and emboldened an increasingly messianic leader, according to analysts.
Top News · Oct 13, 2024 Israel's Military Operations In Gaza And Lebanon For Political Survival Israeli PM Netanyahu's military actions in Gaza and Lebanon for political survival raise concerns over long-term implications and strained relations.
France 24 · Oct 7, 2024 'The mindset in Israel is still one of devastation, agony and shock,' foreign policy adviser says Israelis held somber ceremonies on Monday to mark a year since the deadliest terrorist attack in the country's history, a Hamas-led raid that shattered its sense of security and has since spiralled into wars on several fronts with no end in sight. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Alon Pinkas,…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024 As furious protesters take to the streets, Netanyahu may well have reached his political dead-end Israelis have kept their contempt for the prime minister in check for the sake of the war effort. Is his time finally up?, asks Haaretz columnist Alon Pinkas
Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024 Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.