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Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli PM Netanyahu, attorney general trade barbs over poll fraud allegations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot were both unable to secure an outright majority during the Oct 27 election.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot were both unable to secure an outright majority during the Oct 27 election.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 4, 2026

With her successful election, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee will serve a nine-year term on the ICJ from 2027 to 2036.
With her successful election, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee will serve a nine-year term on the ICJ from 2027 to 2036.

Trump says US$4b Israel funding will end: ‘They don’t need it’

US President Donald Trump has said he and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “have made a deal”.
US President Donald Trump has said he and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “have made a deal”.

Top Arab Israeli leader says opposition must join forces to oust Netanyahu

Yousef Jabareen, leader of Israel’s Arab-led Joint List political alliance, said his party was focused on the interests of Arab Israelis.
Yousef Jabareen, leader of Israel’s Arab-led Joint List political alliance, said his party was focused on the interests of Arab Israelis.

Isaac Herzog: the mild-mannered middleman in Israel's political brawl

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog vote at a polling station during Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/ File Photo
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog vote at a polling station during Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/ File Photo

Displaced Palestinians return to damaged Hebron quarter as Israeli troops withdraw

A Palestinian girl sits on the window of their car, with belongings on its roof, as people return to their homes after the Israeli military ended an operation, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma
A Palestinian girl sits on the window of their car, with belongings on its roof, as people return to their homes after the Israeli military ended an operation, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Oil falls as report says Trump to give Iran diplomacy more time

The price of diesel displayed on a fuel pump at a petrol station in Pennsylvania, US, on Oct 20.
The price of diesel displayed on a fuel pump at a petrol station in Pennsylvania, US, on Oct 20.

Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result

An employee of the Israel Central Elections Committee stands near a large screen that shows live results at the counting headquarters in the Israeli parliament Knesset in Jerusalem on Oct 28.
An employee of the Israel Central Elections Committee stands near a large screen that shows live results at the counting headquarters in the Israeli parliament Knesset in Jerusalem on Oct 28.

Trump held call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: Report

Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.
Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.

How will the Jewish state respond to the Arab Israeli awakening?

Israeli protesters outside opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s home, calling on him to form a coalition with Arab Israeli parties rather than allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve another term.
Israeli protesters outside opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s home, calling on him to form a coalition with Arab Israeli parties rather than allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve another term.

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