The imminent threat of civil war in Israel
The words “civil war” are among the most dominant used by Israeli politicians today. What began as a mere warning from Israeli President Isaac Herzog is now an accepted possibility…
Amnesty International calls on Hungary to arrest Netanyahu
LONDON (Agencies): Amnesty International has called on Hungary to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following reports that he will visit the EU member state on Wednesday at the invitation…
Netanyahu and the sacking of the Shin Bet chief
There is never a dull moment in Israeli politics, and as much as the announcement by the Israeli government of the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the chief of the Shin…
Israel now applying its ‘Gaza model’ in the West Bank
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict seems to have shifted from Gaza to the West Bank, with little international accountability, even though there are no hostages being held there. While global observers grapple…
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir’s party quits Israeli government as Gaza ceasefire begins
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The far-right Jewish Strength (Otzma Yehudit) Party of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir resigned from the Israeli government on Sunday as a Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect,…
Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited agreement to pause the fighting in…
Israel PM says okayed Lebanon pager attacks
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he okayed a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted…
Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing “significant gaps” in their position on the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Foreign Minister Israel…
US and Israel should create ‘Middle East NATO’ – Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the creation of a new military bloc modeled after NATO and called the “Abraham Alliance,” aimed against Iran. Netanyahu spoke before…
ICC backtracks on Israel arrest warrants
Hague (Agencies): Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have postponed a decision on whether arrest warrants should be issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav…