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  Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The statement came one day after Israel launched its largest wave of strikes on Lebanon since the start of its war with Hezbollah on March 2, leaving more than 200 people dead.

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  Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran's ceasefire negotiations: Report

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce military strikes in Lebanon to protect the fragile Iran negotiations. Despite publicly vowing continued aggression, Netanyahu agreed to cooperate and also announced readiness for direct talks with Lebanon.

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  'Don't see it as a credible player': Israeli envoy skeptical of Pakistan's role in US–Iran ceasefire

  World | April 09, 2026 9:15 IST

  Notably, the White House has confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will head an American delegation for the inaugural round of negotiations with Iran, scheduled to take place in Pakistan on April 11.

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  Netanyahu says Israel prepared to resume war despite ceasefire: 'Still have objectives to complete'

  World | April 09, 2026 6:57 IST

  Earlier, on Wednesday, Netanyahu welcomed the ceasefire while categorically stating that the deal doesn't apply to the Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. Iran, however, said that it will abandon the deal if Israel continues to attack Hezbollah.

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  At least 112 killed, more than 800 wounded in Israel's attacks on Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry

  World | April 08, 2026 23:43 IST

  Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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  Netanyahu backs US–Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn't apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

  World | April 08, 2026 8:56 IST

  The statement also highlighted Israel’s backing for Washington’s broader efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons or advancing missile capabilities that could threaten the region.

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  Netanyahu on Iran war: Israel crushing Iranian regime with greater vigour, increasing force

  World | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu said, "...Today, our pilots attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards...This is no longer the same Iran, nor is it the same Israel. We are changing the balance of power from one end to the other..."

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  Netanyahu says Israel-US efforts 'systematically crushing' Tehran while eliminating threats

  World | April 01, 2026 7:31 IST

  Netanyahu noted that Israel is simultaneously forging "new alliances with important countries in the region" to counter the collective threat posed by Iran.

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  Netanyahu says operations in Iran 'beyond halfway point', focus now on enriched uranium stockpile

  World | March 31, 2026 7:35 IST

  According to the Israeli Prime Minister, US and Israeli forces have already struck critical components of Iran's war-making potential, including missile systems, weapons factories, and personnel linked to its nuclear programme.

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  Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas are battered enemies: Netanyahu orders expansion of security zone in Lebanon

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Israel had launched its operations in southern Lebanon early March after Hezbollah launched missiles and rockets at Tel Aviv following the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  Iran war: PM Modi, Sri Lankan President discuss energy security

  World | March 24, 2026 23:44 IST

  Iran war: Israeli air strikes have hit several areas in southern Lebanon, including near Tyre. Explosions were also reported in Tehran and Isfahan.

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  Netanyahu speaks to Trump, says Israeli attacks on Iran to continue as US President calls for truce

  World | March 24, 2026 6:35 IST

  Iran war: US President Donald Trump said that he has instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.

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  'Capacity to reach deep into Europe': Netanyahu sounds alarm on Iran's missile capabilities

  World | March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran. Posting on social media, he said the United States would take severe action if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He stated that failure to comply would lead to attacks targeting Iranian power plants.

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  Israel decides to halt further strikes on Iran's key natural gas field after Trump's request

  World | March 20, 2026 6:53 IST

  Israel has paused additional strikes on Iran's Asaluyeh gas complex after a request from US President Donald Trump, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu claiming Iran's missile, drone and nuclear-linked infrastructure is being dismantled.

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  Netanyahu threatens to kill more Iranian leaders, says erased two names, many more to follow

  World | March 18, 2026 7:31 IST

  Asserting that Israel has emerged as a formidable power after the shock of October 7, the Israeli Prime Minister, who has constantly come under attack from his people and opposition demanding a state commission of enquiry, said that Israel has emerged stronger than ever.

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  'Not right time for peace': Mojtaba Khamenei vows 'to bring US, Israel to knees' as conflict rages

  World | March 17, 2026 22:38 IST

  This came days after the US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed Mojtaba was seriously injured and likely 'deformed' in the joint strikes by the United States and Israel.

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  Netanyahu's office posts new pic of Israeli PM ordering hit on Iran officials amid death rumours

  World | March 17, 2026 16:25 IST

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering the elimination of senior Iranian regime officials, the PMO said as it posted a new picture of the Israeli PM.

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  Netanyahu shares another video to counter death rumours amid rising tensions in Middle East

  World | March 16, 2026 22:40 IST

  The video appears to have been filmed near the same cafe that featured in a clip shared by Netanyahu a day earlier. In Sunday’s video, he was seen ordering coffee while addressing online speculation that claimed he had been killed.

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  'I am dead for coffee....': Israeli PM Netanyahu's sarcastic response to death rumours in new video

  World | March 15, 2026 23:44 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video on social media platform X where he was seen enjoying a cup of coffee. In a short video, the prime minister said, "I am dead for coffee....."

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  'If this child-killing criminal is alive...': Iran vows to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM Netanyahu

  World | March 15, 2026 12:01 IST

  Iran's Revolutionary Guards made the remarks after the office of the Israeli Prime Minister's office dismissed viral social media claims about Benjamin Netanyahu's assassination as fake news.