Israel's president denies telling Trump a Netanyahu pardon is "on its way" According to the Israeli president's office, Trump invented a conversation between them. Axios · Dec 29, 2025
Palestinian man kills two in car and knife attack in northern Israel Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was shocked by the "horrific killing spree" and pledged Israel would reinforce its security. Euronews · Dec 26, 2025
'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
World Leaders Condemn Bondi Shooting, Including Trump, Netanyahu & Royals: ‘Horrible’ “In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve. I know that the spirit of community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanuka Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil.” Pedestrian.tv · Dec 14, 2025
Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026 Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
At Donald Trump’s prompting, Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pardon – but insists he has done nothing wrong The interesting thing about Benjamin Netanyahu’s call on Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, to pardon him for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, is that he has not been found guilty on any of them. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025
Scoop: Netanyahu asked Trump for more help in pardon push "Netanyahu wants Trump to do more, but the president has done all he can do," Axios · Dec 2, 2025
Move to strip former Israeli leader's name from a Dublin park sparks an outcry in Ireland A proposal to rename a Dublin park named after a former Israeli president has sparked controversy The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial: What is Israeli PM accused of and could he be pardoned? Israeli leader is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds of champagne and cigars The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Report on renaming Herzog Park to be withdrawn from council meeting The proposal had been criticised by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025
Micheal Martin says ‘divisive’ proposal to rename Herzog Park must be withdrawn The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon in corruption case Request is submitted weeks after Donald Trump called on Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli prime minister The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025 Harris ‘completely opposed’ to plan to rename Herzog Park The park is named after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosque in defiance of president’s pleas They torched copies of the Quaran and scrawled messages including ‘we will revenge again’
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Trump writes to Israeli president calling on him to pardon Netanyahu The US president has repeatedly offered Netanyahu public declarations of support amid his ongoing corruption trial
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end after several injured in attack Several injured as dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians gathered for an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank
Axios · Nov 12, 2025 Trump officially asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu "It is time to let Bibi unite Israel by pardoning him," Trump wrote in the newly released letter.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 Hamas says it will hand over an Israeli soldier whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014 Hamas says it will hand over the body of an Israeli soldier who was killed in 2014 and who has been held in Gaza since then
Euronews · Oct 16, 2025 Israel holds memorial ceremony marking anniversary since 7 October Hamas-led attack President Isaac Herzog offered an apology to the victims on behalf of the state of Israel, acknowledging that the attacks had "fragmented" lives.
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025 Can Netanyahu survive peace? Now a ceasefire has come into effect in Gaza, Israel’s long-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces the dilemma of how to campaign ahead of the next national elections. These elections must be held, at the latest, in one year’s time.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump urges Israel to embrace ‘peace and prosperity’ as he takes victory lap in Knesset speech Donald Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu over bribery and fraud charges
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump says ‘everybody is happy’ as he arrives in Israel to meet freed hostage families The US president touched down in Israel as the first of the remaining Hamas hostages were released