Benjamin Netanyahu
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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.
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Delegates walk out as Netanyahu starts speech at UNGA, Israeli PM calls them 'moral cowards' | VIDEO
World | Sep 25, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTSeveral UN delegations walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UNGA address in New York. Calling those who left "moral cowards", Netanyahu defended Israel, spoke about anti-Semitism and sharply attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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'Iran tried to kill one of my sons': Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu makes shocking claim
World | Aug 24, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTIt is unclear which of Netanyahu's sons – Yair or Avner – was allegedly targeted, or when and how the purported assassination attempt took place.
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Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza Peace plan, says 'no Palestinian state as long as I am PM'
World | Aug 09, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTIsrael has continued to carry out near-daily deadly attacks across the Gaza Strip since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hamas last October.
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PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses West Asia tensions, India-Israel bilateral ties
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe two leaders reviewed sustained progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation.
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'We have special forces ready': Netanyahu issues blunt warning against any ICC arrest bid abroad
World | Jul 31, 2026, 08:29 AM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu said Israel has "special forces ready" if any country attempts to arrest him under the ICC warrant. His remarks came during his US visit, where President Donald Trump reaffirmed support as both leaders discussed Iran and regional security.
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'Not interested in back-and-forth with Netanyahu': Mamdani ahead of Israeli PM's White House visit
World | Jul 28, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump.
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Aimed at expanding ties with Israel, US House passes historic USD 1.15 trillion defence bill
World | Jul 23, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTThe US House of Representatives has passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, authorising a record USD 1.15 trillion in Pentagon spending, with Democrats objecting to the bill's cost, its ties to the ongoing Iran war, and a provision expanding US-Israel defence cooperation.
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Why Zohran Mamdani's 'war criminal' comment on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines
World | Jul 20, 2026, 07:13 PM ISTIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office sharply criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the latter declined to say whether he would seek Netanyahu's arrest if he visits the city for the UNGA in September. The Israeli PM's office also dismissed the ICC as a "kangaroo court".
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Netanyahu warns Tehran: 'Any future Iranian attack on Israel will be met with harsh retaliation'
World | Jul 15, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu released a stern warning for the Iranian leadership, stating, "Don't count on there being silence if you attack us. Don't count on a replay; it will be a different broadcast--one far more powerful".
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Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?
World | Jul 12, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe Knesset elections in Israel will take place on October 27. This will be the first time in around 40 years when the general elections are taking place in Israel after a full four-year term.
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What did Trump and Netanyahu discuss on American moves in the Gulf after US' strikes in Iran?
World | Jul 10, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTAccording to a post shared on X by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, an additional conversation took place between the two leaders on Thursday evening, during which continued coordination between both countries across various sectors was established.
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Trump says he is 'number one' on Iran's kill list, credits himself for Israel's continued existence
World | Jul 08, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThis came shortly after Trump said the US was preparing another barrage of strikes on Iran. He also said the ‘ceasefire was over’ and that he would now target civilian infrastructure, following a series of strikes by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on American bases in the Gulf.
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Netanyahu opposes US F-35 sale to Turkey, warns Trump's move would upset Middle East power balance
World | Jul 08, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed the possible US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning President Donald Trump that it could destabilise the Middle East's strategic balance.