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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, with the spotlight on newly announced U.S. tariffs against Israeli goods and growing regional tensions involving Iran. This visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement last Wednesday, which included a 17 percent levy on Israeli imports. Netanyahu’s …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Sunday that his government is pursuing a strict and unwavering approach toward Lebanon amid rising tensions. During his weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addressed the recent spike in hostilities along the northern border, stating that while Israel maintains a level of respect for Lebanon and its military, it also expects accountability in return. He …

After a fragile ceasefire that began in January, hostilities have reignited between Israel and Hamas. The truce unraveled following disagreements over hostage releases and ceasefire terms. Israel accused Hamas of refusing to release remaining hostages, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the resumption of military operations. Netanyahu emphasized that negotiations would now proceed “only under fire,” signaling a …

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Israel’s new military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, to mark the official handover of command at the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv. During the ceremony, Netanyahu stressed that Israel remains fully committed to securing victory in the ongoing multi-front conflict, which erupted following Hamas’s large-scale attack in October 2023. Netanyahu made it …

Israel’s defense ministry has directed the military to prepare for the defense of the Druze community in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, in response to reported attacks by Syrian forces. This directive, issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, underscores Israel’s commitment to protecting the Druze minority in the region. The situation escalated following clashes in …

Israel has completely halted the delivery of all goods and humanitarian supplies into Gaza, increasing pressure on Hamas to accept a new proposal aimed at extending the initial phase of a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli government also warned that further consequences would follow if Hamas refuses to engage with the terms presented. Hamas condemned Israel’s move to cut off essential …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has expressed optimism about the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations brokered during Trump’s first term. Witkoff believes that such a development could pave the way for broader regional peace, suggesting that countries like Lebanon and Syria might …

A shipment of United States-made bombs overnighted into Israel has arrived, Israel’s defense ministry reported, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country for the first time. The shipment, consisting of MK-84 heavy aerial bombs, had only been cleared by President Donald Trump’s administration. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has termed the shipment a strategic asset for the Israeli …