Benjamin Netanyahu
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Eisenkot or Netanyahu? Israel's President to choose candidate to form new government on Sunday
World | Nov 06, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTIsrael's President Isaac Herzog has said he would nominate a candidate on Sunday to lead the next government in the country. This comes after Arab parties announced to support Gadi Eisenkot, giving a huge setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Big setback for Benjamin Netanyahu as Arab parties declare support for Eisenkot as Israel PM
World | Nov 05, 2026, 10:19 PM ISTThe Joint List, which secured 11 seats, said it would formally recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog for the mandate to form the next government. The Ra’am party, which won eight seats, also announced its support for Eisenkot.
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Trump speaks to Netanyahu as US weighs renewed military action against Iran: Report
World | Nov 01, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTThe conversation came in the wake of a White House meeting held earlier in the week, during which US President Donald Trump consulted senior military leadership regarding strategic options for resuming major combat operations.
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Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel, but still short of majority; Knesset swearing on Nov 10
World | Oct 30, 2026, 07:48 AM ISTNetanyahu's coalition secured 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, with his Likud party emerging as the largest single faction with 27 seats. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc, led by centrist Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, won 48 seats.
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Israel election 'stolen', claims Netanyahu's party as results show him losing majority
World | Oct 30, 2026, 07:03 AM ISTNetanyahu's party, Likud in a post on X alleged that "the elections in Israel were stolen by Arab parties." The party has also shared evidences of election theft with police, the Shin Bet, and the Central Elections Committee.
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Arab parties emerge as kingmakers in Israel's hung verdict: Who are they and who leads them?
Explainers | Oct 29, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTArab-led parties have emerged as potential kingmakers in Israel’s 2026 election, with the Joint List and Ra’am projected to win a combined 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
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Netanyahu facing setback in Israel elections? Rivals weigh joining forces amid hung mandate
World | Oct 29, 2026, 10:27 AM ISTWith 89.8 per cent of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to secure 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, was expected to win 48 seats, leaving both sides short of the 61 seats required to form the government.
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Netanyahu claims win as Israel poll trends show no clear winner: 'Arab parties out of question'
World | Oct 28, 2026, 11:34 AM ISTWith 53.7 per cent of ballot boxes counted as of 7:27 am, partial results published by the Central Elections Committee give the pro-Netanyahu bloc 55 seats and the anti-Netanyahu bloc 50. Parties currently below the 3.25 per cent threshold: Reservists (2.7 per cent), People of Israel (1.7 per cent).
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Benjamin Netanyahu's fate hangs in balance as Israel exit polls show no clear winner
World | Oct 28, 2026, 07:35 AM ISTExit polls released by broadcasters Channel 13, Channel 12 and public broadcaster Kan on Tuesday suggest that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition could secure around 50 seats in Israel’s 120-member Knesset, falling short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.
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Israel Election 2026 Explained: Netanyahu's Leadership, Iran War and Coalition Politics
Originals | Oct 27, 2026, 11:06 PM ISTIsrael’s election could decide Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future amid criticism over the October 7 Hamas attack, the Iran war, and corruption allegations. With rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett gaining support, the vote could reshape Israel’s leadership.
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Netanyahu faces toughest political battle as voters decide Israel's future amid conflicts
World | Oct 27, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTThis year's elections are going to be the toughest political battle that Benjamin Netanyahu faces, as his administration continues facing allegations of corruption and questions over handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and the Iran war.
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Netanyahu dials PM Modi, invites him to light torch with Smit Machchhar on Israel's Independence Day
World | Oct 22, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIn a post on X, Netanyahu said PM Modi thanked him for the invitation and highlighted the close counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries.
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Netanyahu warns of 'hostile' future US President, seeks new alliances with India, Latin America
World | Oct 19, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could be hostile to Israel, calling for stronger alliances with India and Latin American countries. His remarks came ahead of Israel's October 27 election and drew criticism from challenger Gadi Eisenkot.
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Benjamin Netanyahu calls flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a 'true hero', invites him to Israel
World | Oct 04, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTNetanyahu praised Indian flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing the attempted mid-air attack on Flight FZ1073. Netanyahu called him a hero of Israel, India and the world and invited him to light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony.
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Another conflict brewing in Middle East? Netanyahu vows to exact 'heavy price' over flydubai fiasco
World | Oct 02, 2026, 10:50 PM ISTEarlier, Netanyahu said the suspect who allegedly tried to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Israel had undergone “Islamist, radical indoctrination”. He did not provide details about who may have radicalised him, saying Israel was cooperating with the UAE’s investigation.
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flydubai pilot who tried to crash plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination: Israel PM
World | Oct 01, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTSpeaking to US media, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacking co-pilot aboard the flydubai flight is being interrogated, and he has been informed that he had undergone "radical Islamist indoctrination".
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Israeli plumber meets Netanyahu, reveals how he helped regain control of flydubai plane | VIDEO
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTIsraeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun is being praised for helping save passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack. Hayoun said he helped restrain the attacker and briefly took control of the aircraft as it rapidly descended.
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'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTIndian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a violent cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to restrain the attacker.
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Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in secret weekend trip, discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties
World | Sep 29, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTNetanyahu asked the Emirati leader to deny a report he'd warned Israel about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.
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Netanyahu's UNGA speech: Which prominent Muslim countries did not boycott and why? Explained
World | Sep 25, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UNGA address on September 24 was preceded by the departure or absence of delegations from 77 countries. However, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Azerbaijan remained notable exceptions among Muslim-majority nations.