Toll from Hamas surprise attack hits 1,008 in Israel
Oct 11, 2023, at 03:41 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: At least 1,008 individuals have been killed in Israel since Hamas militants crossed into the country in a surprise attack on Saturday, state-owned Kan TV news reported Tuesday.
'Brace for a long, difficult war': Benjamin Netanyahu tells people of Israel
Oct 08, 2023, at 11:44 pm
Tel Aviv: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the nation to brace for a prolonged and difficult war.
'Israel has a right to defend itself': Joe Biden offers support after Hamas' attack
Oct 08, 2023, at 05:06 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Saturday said the United States was ready to offer "all appropriate means of support" to Israel in the face of the large-scale attack from pro-Iran group Hamas and warned "any other party hostile to Israel" not to seek advantage.
Over 300 killed as Israel-Palestine war escalates
Oct 08, 2023, at 02:50 pm
Tel Aviv/IBNS: The number of people killed in Israel amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has exceeded 300, and over 1,500 people have been injured, media reports said.
Hamas attacks: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war'
Oct 07, 2023, at 09:21 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said his country is 'at war' after Hamas group attacked the nation, leaving at least 22 Israeli people dead.
Clashes erupt in Jerusalem after anti-Israeli attacks
Jan 29, 2023, at 03:12 pm
Jerusalem/UNI: Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police erupted in Jerusalem on Saturday night in the wake of two anti-Israeli attacks in the holy city.
Benjamin Netanyahu vows not to allow anti-LGBT laws in Israel
Dec 26, 2022, at 03:11 pm
Jerusalem: Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that his coalition government will not pass bills allowing discrimination against LGBTs and denying them access to services.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he has succeeded in forming coalition govt
Dec 22, 2022, at 04:41 pm
Jerusalem/UNI: Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has succeeded in forming a new coalition government.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted after 12 yr-rule; Naftali Bennett new PM of Israel
Jun 14, 2021, at 05:29 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: The opposition in Israel has managed to stitch an alliance and oust Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's prime minister of 12 years, and replace him with Naftali Bennett, according to news agency AFP.
Netanyahu says Israeli army hit 1,500 Hamas targets in Gaza strip
May 17, 2021, at 02:42 pm
Tel Aviv/Sputnik: Israel's armed forces have struck 1,500 targets in the Gaza Strip in recent days, dealing a heavy blow to the infrastructure of Palestine's Hamas movement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden discuss Israeli Army's operation in Gaza Strip: Office
May 16, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Tel Aviv/Sputnik: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has briefed US President Joe Biden about the Israeli army's operation in the Gaza Strip, as well as on measures to protect civilians amid the airstrikes.
Netanyahu says Israeli operation in Gaza strip will continue as long as necessary
May 14, 2021, at 05:53 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip would continue as long as necessary.
To UN, Israeli Prime Minister says ‘no doubt’ more Arab countries will soon join ‘circle of peace’
Sep 30, 2020, at 11:17 pm
New York: While telling the UN General Assembly on Tuesday there was “good news” to report about the “expanding circle of peace” between Israel and some Arab countries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also accused Hezbollah militants of storing weapons in a residential area of Beirut.
COVID-19: China's relationship with Israel seems to be in troubled water now
May 27, 2020, at 07:02 pm
Jerusalem: With the COVID-19 outbreak leaving many nations to rethink their policy against China, specially after reports emerged that the virus have emerged from the Asian nation owing to their cover-up attempt, it seems that relationship between Beijing and Jerusalem might touch new low.
Apr 10, 2020, at 10:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Narendra Modi for sending hydroxychloroquine medicine, which is being considered as a possible cure for Covid-19, the Indian PM on Friday said both the nations need to fight the disease together.
Israel introduces mandatory quarantine for all those coming from abroad
Mar 10, 2020, at 10:34 am
Tel Aviv/Sputnik/UNI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday the introduction of mandatory quarantine for everyone arriving from abroad amid coronavirus fears.
Benjamin Netanyahu wins Likud leadership contest
Dec 27, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Jerusalem/UNI: Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday scored a "huge win" in a vote that was seen a challenge to his leadership of the Likud party.
Netanyahu says Israel developing anti-drone technology in wake of recent launch from Gaza
Nov 25, 2019, at 10:18 am
Tel Aviv/Sputnik/UNI: Israel is working on new technology to fend off the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in the wake of a reported drone launch from the Gaza Strip.
Benjamin Netanyahu calls on all countries to apply more pressure on Iran, support Israel
Nov 24, 2019, at 09:44 pm
Tel Aviv/Sputnik/UNI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on all countries that want to achieve peace in the region to apply pressure on Iran and to support Israel in its efforts in countering Iran’s regional influence.
Israel’s Netanyahu charged with bribery, fraud, breach of trust - Reports
Nov 22, 2019, at 10:21 am
Tel Aviv/Sputnik/UNI: Israeli chief prosecutor Avichai Mandelblit on Thursday indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, media reported.
Israeli elections: PM Benjamin Netanyahu asked to form next government
Sep 26, 2019, at 02:58 pm
Jerusalem, Sept 26 (UNI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been asked to form the country's next government by President Reuven Rivlin.
Israeli PM vows to form "strong Zionist" government
Sep 18, 2019, at 01:47 pm
Jerusalem, Sept 18 (Xinhua): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he will start negotiating with possible coalition partners to form "a strong Zionist government" in the wake of closely-fought elections.
Netanyahu to reveal new intelligence details about Iran’s nuclear program Mon – Reports
Sep 09, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Jerusalem, Sep 9 (Sputnik/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to reveal new intelligence data related to the Iranian nuclear program based on Mossad's findings later in the day, media reported on Monday, citing sources in the government.
Netanyahu promises to extend 'Jewish Sovereignty' to all Jewish settlements in West Bank
Sep 01, 2019, at 09:49 pm
Tel Aviv, Sep 1 (Sputnik/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday promised to extend "Jewish sovereignty" to all Jewish settlements located on the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank.
Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds
Jun 16, 2019, at 09:01 pm
Jerusalem, June 16 (Xinhua/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Sunday was convicted of misusing state funds and sentenced to pay 5,5000 new shekels (15,275 US dollars).
Israel's supreme court president criticises Netanyahu for plans to limit judicial power
May 27, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Jerusalem, May 27 (Xinhua/UNI) Israel's Supreme Court President Esther Hayut criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, for the intention of the right-wing parties in the parliament (the Knesset) to limit the power of the state's judicial system.
Israel's Netanyahu vows to make "final effort" to prevent another election
May 27, 2019, at 10:34 am
Jerusalem, May 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he is making a final effort to form a new government and refrain from another "unnecessary general elections."
Netanyahu says ordered large-scale attack on militants in Gaza
May 05, 2019, at 05:57 pm
Tel Aviv, May 5 (Sputnik/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had ordered the armed forces to continue "massive attacks" against Palestinian militants, who continue firing rockets from the Gaza Strip.
Israeli PM condemns California synagogue attack
Apr 28, 2019, at 06:07 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned on Sunday the deadly attack in a California synagogue, saying it was an "attack on the heart of the Jewish people."
Benjamin Netanyahu secures majority to form gov't: president
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:51 am
Jerusalem, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Israel's president said on Tuesday that a majority of lawmakers had advised him to task incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the government following the recent elections.