Israel
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Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu had 'shouting match from hell' over Iran war: Report
World | Nov 12, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a heated phone call over disagreements on resuming strikes against Iran. Israel has denied claims of a confrontation, while reports suggest Netanyahu has been urging Trump to restart military action.
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'Shame!': Netanyahu attacks Gadi Eisenkot over possible coalition with Ra'am and Joint List
World | Nov 11, 2026, 06:24 AM ISTIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised Gadi Eisenkot's efforts to form a coalition with Ra'am and the Joint List, calling it a 'dangerous government'. Here's what happened after Israel's hung parliament and the mandate to form the next government.
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Israel parliament convenes as Netanyahu falls short of majority, Eisenkot gets chance to form govt
World | Nov 10, 2026, 09:56 PM ISTIsrael's new parliament has convened after Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc fell short of a majority in the October 27 election. Rival Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a government, but faces difficult coalition negotiations.
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'Enough with boycotts': Netanyahu signals alliance with Eisenkot, calls for unity govt in Israel
World | Nov 09, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu has signalled joining hands with Gadi Eisenkot, calling a unity government an 'absolute necessary' for Israel. This comes a day after Eisenkot invited Netanyahu to join his alliance.
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Great urgency for new leadership, says Eisenkot after being tasked with forming Israeli government
World | Nov 09, 2026, 10:10 AM ISTEisenkot, a former chief of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), has 28 days to form a government and secure the approval of the Knesset - Israel's parliament. He may seek an additional 14-day extension from Herzog.
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'Not finished with Iran': Israel hints at fresh strikes amid Netanyahu's political uncertainty
World | Nov 08, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIsrael's Defence Minister Israel Katz has hinted at possible strikes on Iran, renewing the charge that Tehran is developing a nuclear weapon. This comes as President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government in the country.
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Israel President tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government, Netanyahu faces setback
World | Nov 08, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after 67 Knesset members backed him. Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 recommendations, marking a major setback for the incumbent prime minister.
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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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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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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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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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Israel launches 'limited counterterrorism' operation in West Bank: What's behind the escalation?
World | Oct 24, 2026, 08:12 AM ISTIn a statement issued early Saturday, the Israeli Defense Forces said the 'targeted and limited counterterrorism' operation was launched in West Bank's Hebron following the killing of two soldiers. As part of operation, they seized weapons and apprehended many suspected Hamas operatives.
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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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Abraham Accords back on track? Trump indicates Saudi Arabia may accept Israel's help against Houthis
World | Oct 17, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters recently, US President Donald Trump has indicated that Saudi Arabia could accept a help from Israel in dealing with the Iran-backed Houthis. This, he hoped, would help in bringing the Kingdom into the Abraham Accords.
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Houthis building ballistic missile system with Chinese parts that could target Saudi Arabia, Israel
World | Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTA report by the UK-based Conflict Armament Research group has claimed that the Iran-backed Houthis are building a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with help of Chinese components. This would allow Houthis to target Saudi Arabia more preciously.
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Air France bans Pakistani pilots from operating flights to Israel, will more airlines follow suit?
World | Oct 14, 2026, 06:03 PM IST“Like all airlines, Air France is required to comply with the entry regulations established by the authorities of the countries it serves, both for its customers and employees,” Al Jazeera quoted Air France as saying in a statement.
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'A hero to India, Israel and the world': Israeli President honours flydubai captain Smit Machchhar
World | Oct 11, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has invited Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem to receive Israel's highest civilian award for heroism after he fought off a mid-air attack by his co-pilot and helped avert a potential hijacking.
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Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Israel's Presidential Award for averting flydubai tragedy
World | Oct 09, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTIndian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after his actions during an alleged cockpit attack helped avert a potential disaster. Captain Machchhar is currently recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi.
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Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report
World | Oct 06, 2026, 09:45 AM ISTIsrael was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane carrying more than 150 Israelis after the captain was allegedly attacked in the cockpit. Fighter jets were scrambled as authorities activated a protocol for a possible rogue aircraft.