Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony in Rishon LeZion ahead of the start of construction works for the Red Line of the light rail, which will extend to the city, December 25, 2025. (credit: Tal Gal/Flash90)

After MK requests Netanyahu be questioned over Qatargate, efforts reportedly made to block review

The “Qatargate” case revolves around suspected influence by Qatari-linked individuals close to Netanyahu. Efforts were allegedly made to block a sensitive security review involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a request by MK Naama Lazimi that he be questioned over “Qatargate” and recent reports published in Germany’s Bild, journalist Ben Caspit reported on Sunday. Lazimi…

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"I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state," Netanyahu said.(via REUTERS)

Israel first country to recognise Somaliland: Why is it significant?

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, triggering backlash from nations in the Horn of Africa. “I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,” Netanyahu said.(via REUTERS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the…

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US Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) arrives prior to a closed briefing on Iran for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 27, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)

Rep. Lawler letter asking Netanyahu to exempt dual citizens from draft dodging arrests resurfaces

US Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) arrives prior to a closed briefing on Iran for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 27, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ) Lawler’s letter, now circulating again, asked Israel to safeguard the mobility of US-Israel dual citizens impacted by attorney-general directives linked to haredi…

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Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/NAAMA STERN)

Netanyahu calls for evacuating 14 illegal outposts, removing Jewish extremists in West Bank

A political source denied N12’s report, stating that Netanyahu’s meeting aimed to deal with “a group of delinquent youths who are neither part of the settlement, nor represent it.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the evacuation of 14 illegal outposts defined as “centers of Jewish extremism and nationalist crime,” in a recent security meeting,…

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US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and Arabs

US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and Arabs

TANZANIA – A U.S. proposal to provide a United Nations mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza is facing opposition from Russia, China and some Arab countries, which have expressed unease about a yet-to-be established board that would temporarily govern the territory and the lack of any transitional role for the Palestinian Authority. The…

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Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence

Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israel’s president asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. President Donald Trump talks with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem.(AP)…

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