Will Israel’s protests shake Netanyahu’s hold on power? The protests and Israel’s first national strike since October 7 represent the latest challenge to the Israeli PM. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024
‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
On US trip, Netanyahu found support as usual — but also problems ahead Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu’s trip of vital importance. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2024
Netanyahu’s ‘war cabinet’ had little power – but its demise does him real damage He could conveniently castigate the forum when things went wrong. Now the blame can only go in one direction, says Alon Pinkas, a columnist for Haaretz The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Biden wants an end to the Gaza war. But he is finally realising Netanyahu will block any attempts at peace After eight months of support, a US attempt to call Israel’s bluff has failed – and the PM now has his own choices to make, says Alon Pinkas, a columnist for Haaretz The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
Biden vows ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel amid fears of Iran attack US president and allied officials fear ‘significant’ strike within days in retaliation for Israeli bombing of consular building in Damascus The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2024
Netanyahu has been spoiling for a fight with the US. He may not survive this one The UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire shows Biden’s administration has finally lost patience. That could be crucial, says journalist and former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024
Israeli PM vows to press ahead with assault on Rafah PM acknowledges international pressure is increasing but says it will not stop Israel achieving its goals The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Biden says Schumer made ‘good speech’ in breaking with Benjamin Netanyahu President also condemns US surge in Islamophobia in comments that could portend broader shift in sentiment towards Gaza war The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2024
At war both within and without, Israel is experiencing a brutal coming of age In alienating vital allies over Gaza, Netanyahu is delighting those hoping for his country’s collapse The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
‘It will be slow, very hard’: can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza invasion? Divisions among Israeli leadership and US doubts are complicating what are already ‘fiendishly difficult’ objectives The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Longtime Israel backers in US turn outraged critics — but Biden administration remains distant WASHINGTON — With massive street protests, a mutiny by elite military reserve officers and outrage from diplomats, academics and former officials, Israel seems steeped in epic crisis. Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023