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Famine grips Gaza City: Israel says gates of hell will open as it warns Hamas of taking over city
World | Aug 22, 2025, 05:28 PM ISTNetanyahu has said a push to release the hostages would accompany the operation to take control of Gaza City and destroy the Hamas stronghold.
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Israeli strike kills 5 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, IDF says 1 was 'Hamas terrorist'
World | Aug 11, 2025, 08:09 AM ISTAnas Al Sharif, Gaza’s journalist, was killed along with four Al Jazeera colleagues in an Israeli strike outside al-Shifa Hospital, said Al Jazeera. Israel, however, claims Al Sharif was a Hamas cell leader.
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Netanyahu vows to 'finish the job' against Hamas, says goal is to free Gaza amid global criticism
World | Aug 10, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTNetanyahu defended Israel's planned Gaza offensive as essential to defeating Hamas, amid rising international criticism and a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by 26 Palestinian deaths while seeking aid.
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Netanyahu's govt on the brink: Coalition crumbles as numbers fall short in Parliament | Explained
Explainers | Jul 17, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTShas’s exit from cabinet positions has effectively cost Prime Minister Netanyahu his parliamentary majority. With the party’s 11 lawmakers stepping back from ministerial roles, the ruling coalition is now left with just 50 seats in 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a stable majority.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize during White House dinner
World | Jul 08, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering the Abraham Accords and other peace efforts in the Middle East. Netanyahu presented the nomination letter to Trump during a dinner at the White House.
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33 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as Netanyahu and Trump begin ceasefire talks
World | Jul 06, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTThe Israeli military has conducted a major airstrike on Gaza, targeting Hamas command centers. At least 33 Palestinians have been killed in the attack across various locations in Gaza.
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Explained: What is Fatwa and why has Iran issued one against Trump, Netanyahu?
Explainers | Jun 30, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTIran's top Shia cleric has issued a fatwa against Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them "enemies of Allah" after alleged attacks on Iranian soil. While impactful in some Islamic nations, such fatwas hold no legal weight in secular countries like India.
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Israel declares Iran's Central Bank a terror entity in unprecedented move: What it means
World | Jun 25, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTIsrael has designated Iran's Central Bank as a terrorist organisation, alleging it facilitates terrorist activities. The move comes alongside sanctions on several banks, an energy firm, and Iranian officials over terror financing, amid a tense ceasefire and recent executions of alleged Mossad spies.
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Netanyahu calls off Iran strike after Trump's intervention amid ceasefire breach allegations
World | Jun 24, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTIsraeli PM Netanyahu halted a major strike on Iran after a call from former US President Trump, amid mutual ceasefire violation claims. Tensions remain high as limited strikes, civilian deaths in Gaza, and conflicting narratives threaten regional stability.
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From surprise strike to ceasefire: How the Iran-Israel conflict unfolded in 12 days
World | Jun 24, 2025, 04:57 PM ISTThe conflict began with Israel's coordinated surprise attack on Iranian military and nuclear targets, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a pre-emptive move to neutralise Iran's nuclear threat.
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Turkey's Erdogan compares Israeli PM Netanyahu to Hitler amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
World | Jun 21, 2025, 04:57 PM ISTTurkish President Erdogan compared Israeli PM Netanyahu to Hitler, accusing him of pursuing a path of destruction and hypocrisy. He condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and its nuclear program, calling Netanyahu a major obstacle to regional peace.
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Benjamin Netanyahu postpones son's wedding as Iran launches missile barrage on Israel
World | Jun 15, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his son Avner's wedding amid escalating tensions with Iran. The wedding, already controversial due to ongoing hostage situations in Gaza, was called off as Iran launched a massive missile barrage in retaliation to Israeli strikes.
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India issues advisory for citizens in Iran and Israel following strikes across Tehran
World | Jun 13, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday confirmed the start of Operation Rising Lion, claiming that Israeli forces have struck deep into Iran, targeting its main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz and other strategic sites.
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Senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza airstrike by Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu
World | May 28, 2025, 09:49 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Sinwar, a key mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attack—was named by Netanyahu in a list of Hamas figures eliminated by Israeli forces.
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Netanyahu vows Israel's full control over Gaza, signals possible ceasefire terms
World | May 19, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to take full control of the Gaza Strip, emphasizing a decisive military approach amid ongoing fighting. While announcing the limited entry of food supplies to prevent a famine, he also outlined conditions for a potential ceasefire.
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Wildfires force evacuations near Jerusalem, Israel receives global firefighting support
World | May 01, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTIsrael has declared a national emergency as massive wildfires rage near Jerusalem, forcing evacuations, shutting down major highways, and injuring over 20 people. PM Netanyahu warned that the flames could reach the city itself and emphasised the urgency of controlling the fire.
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Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
World | Apr 20, 2025, 07:07 AM ISTNetanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He is facing increasing domestic pressure, not only from families of hostages and their supporters but also from retired and reservist Israeli soldiers.
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Israel's Supreme Court temporarily blocks Netanyahu's dismissal of internal security chief
World | Mar 21, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTIsrael's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, pending a legal review. The ruling follows a political firestorm over security failures before Hamas' October 7 attack and growing protests against Netanyahu’s government.
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Rotten, antisemitic: Netanyahu on UN report accusing Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians
World | Mar 14, 2025, 11:05 AM ISTThe commission, in its report, documented a range of violations perpetrated against Palestinian women, men, girls, and boys. It has accused the Israeli security forces of rape and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees.
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Netanyahu warns Hamas to 'pay full price' as it handovers 'Gazan' body in place of Israeli hostage
World | Feb 21, 2025, 03:44 PM ISTIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Hamas alleging it of returning wrong remains in place of Israeli hostage's body. Netanyahu called it a “cruel and malicious violation” of the ceasefire agreement.