Benjamin Netanyahu has been in the news recently due to his role as the Prime Minister of Israel and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Reports have emerged of a military operation aimed at pressuring Hamas to accept a deal, with the U.S. pausing a shipment of bombs to convey concerns about Israel's plans for invading Rafah. Netanyahu's government voted to shut down the local offices of Al Jazeera, silencing a major international media outlet covering the conflict. Additionally, Netanyahu has faced criticism from Colombian President Gustavo Petro for Israel's actions in Gaza.
Born on October 21, 1949, Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2009, with a previous term from 1996 to 1999. He is the Chairman of the Likud party and has been a prominent figure in Israeli politics for decades. Netanyahu is known for his strong stance on security and defense issues, as well as his conservative political views. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various peace negotiations and conflicts in the Middle East, often drawing both domestic and international attention for his policies and actions.
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Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of Palestinians from eastern Rafah ahead of a ground invasion of the city.
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The Israeli leader is determined to attack Rafah despite US warnings
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Official says army launched 'limited operation' aimed at pressuring Hamas to accept a deal; army says 20 gunmen killed, 3 tunnels found, explosive-laden car hit as it drove at tank
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State Department spokesperson says 'still more work to be done' on agreement for Riyadh and Jerusalem to establish ties while also requiring Israeli steps toward Palestinian state
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Foreign minister says fight against terror group won't halt, envoy to UN warns president could suffer at polls in November; US Jewish groups, GOP, some Democrats also reject move
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Official says final decision has not been made on shipment of thousands of bombs, which was halted amid review of the transfer of weapons
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Also, Russia plans for nuclear drills.
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Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder will replace Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, who resigned over October 7 failures; two division commanders who fought in Gaza are given promotions
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Ukrainian abstract artist who learned he had cancer as he was fleeing the war continues to paint in the U.S.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government had voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera
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Israel’s incursion into Rafah.
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The move silences one of the largest international media outlets on the ground covering the Israel-Hamas war.
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Families of captives and other demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and elsewhere to accuse Netanyahu of 'abandoning the hostages,' insisting that Israel take deal on table
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Israel refuses Hamas demand for complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as negotiations disintegrate
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Hamas says it has approved an Egyptian-Qatari truce proposal to halt its war with Israel. Here's what we know.
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After months of stop-and-start negotiations, the ceasefire efforts appear to have reached a critical stage, with Egyptian and American mediators reporting signs of compromise in recent days.
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Rapper hits out at capitalist greed and American politics, as well as the music industry’s silence, in the surprise track
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Gustavo Petro tells May Day rally ‘if Palestine dies, humanity dies’, as Israeli foreign minister accuses president of antisemitism