Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that while US President Donald Trump believes he is creating the conditions for a “good deal” with Iran, Netanyahu remains skeptical about the potential agreement’s quality. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Speaking after his seventh meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office, Netanyahu stressed that […]
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Trump urges Iran talks to continue, warns of “Midnight Hammer” strikes after meeting with Netanyahu
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations with Iran, while warning that refusal to reach a deal could prompt renewed military action, in a post-meeting statement following a lengthy White House session with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Trump said no definitive agreement was […]
Netanyahu urges Trump for tougher stance on Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to push for a firmer approach in nuclear negotiations with Iran, officials said. The visit, Netanyahu’s sixth to the United States since Trump assumed office, comes as talks between Washington and Tehran resumed last week in Oman. Read More: Netanyahu urges Trump to delay […]
Israel PM holds meeting after objecting to Gaza advisory panel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a “Gaza Executive Board,” which would operate under […]
Israeli police issue arrest warrant for former Netanyahu aide
Israeli police have issued an arrest warrant for Israel Einhorn, a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing his alleged involvement in two cases linked to the premier’s office. Einhorn, who now resides in Serbia, is named in the so-called “Bild affair” and the “Qatargate” scandal. Read More: Police question Netanyahu for third time in criminal case […]
Trump hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a high-profile New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, according to social media posts shared on Wednesday night. Mr Netanyahu, who arrived in the United States earlier in the week, was seen attending the glittering celebration alongside Mr Trump. […]
Trump warns Iran of new US strike after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. Speaking beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in […]
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled for an expected meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump in Florida about the second […]
Israel approves record gas export deal with Egypt
Jerusalem witnessed a major energy announcement on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed approval of a landmark natural gas export deal with Egypt. The agreement is valued at nearly $35 billion, making it the largest gas deal in Israel’s history. Speaking during a televised address, Netanyahu said the deal is worth 112 billion […]
Israel condemns Islamic Jihad over hostage body delay
TEL AVIV: Israel on Tuesday criticised Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad for delaying the handover of a hostage body in Gaza, calling it a violation of the fragile ceasefire. The body, located by the group on Monday during search operations in central Gaza, is believed to belong to one of the last three hostages held […]