The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service ruling

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have blocked a major highway in central Israel for two hours

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Critically ill children leave Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

Nineteen minors, five with cancer, allowed to enter Israel before travelling to Egypt and elsewhere for treatment

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Gaza update: Hamas can’t be destroyed says IDF as Netanyahu eyes war with Hezbollah

Fighting continues in central and southern Gaza, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to encounter resistance from units of Hamas fighters, despite a recent assessment by the Israeli government that the “intense phase” of the ground offensive is drawing to a close. The IDF will now switch to conducting…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Gaza war: Israeli military admits it can’t win – but Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t listening

It was the moment that Israel’s military acknowledged the failure of its eight-and-half month war in Gaza – certainly the mission set out by the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, when he said after the October 7 Hamas attack that he would destroy the militant group.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Israel warns can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN seeks de-escalation

Gallant says Israel can inflict ‘massive damage’ as UN humanitarian chief says war would be ‘potentially apocalyptic’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Israel warns it could take Lebanon ‘back to the Stone Age’ – as it happened

Yoav Gallant said Israel is preparing for war with Hezbollah but stressed that his government preferred a diplomatic solution

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Palestinians in Lebanon ready to fight if Israel starts war with Hezbollah

Palestinians in Lebanon believe they will be targeted if Israel intensifies its conflict with Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

US Officials Clarify Delayed Weapons Shipments To Israel

US officials engage with Israel to address delays in military assistance, emphasizing partnership complexity and commitment to improvement.

Top News · Jun 26, 2024

Gallant’s US trip strengthens potential challenge to Israel’s Netanyahu

Israeli defence minister‘s visit comes a month before Netanyahu’s, and highlights his position as an alternative.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

The Guardian view on Netanyahu’s leadership: making enemies and clinging to far-right friends

Editorial: Putting his own interests above his country’s is nothing new for the Israeli prime minister, but it is increasingly blatant

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024