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Benjamin Netanyahu

India’s Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, telling lawmakers India stood with Israel “with full conviction” following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, telling lawmakers India stood with Israel “with full conviction” following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, appears to set deadline of 10-15 days

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Feb 19, before heading to the US state of Georgia.
US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Feb 19, before heading to the US state of Georgia.

Israel PM Netanyahu says no reconstruction of Gaza before demilitarisation

One of the most sensitive issues before the US-led Board of Peace is the future of Hamas, which fought the war with Israel and still exerts influence in Gaza.
One of the most sensitive issues before the US-led Board of Peace is the future of Hamas, which fought the war with Israel and still exerts influence in Gaza.

Iran foreign minister met IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva, Switzerland, February 16, 2026. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva, Switzerland, February 16, 2026. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations, in Jerusalem, on Feb 15, 2026.
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations, in Jerusalem, on Feb 15, 2026.

Israeli Cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn ‘de-facto annexation’

An Israeli flag fluttering above an Israeli settlement, with Palestinian buildings in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Feb 9, 2026.
An Israeli flag fluttering above an Israeli settlement, with Palestinian buildings in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Feb 9, 2026.

Trump, Netanyahu agree US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China: Report

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Feb 11, in a photo released by Israel. Mr Netanyahu’s visit was lower-key than usual.
US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Feb 11, in a photo released by Israel. Mr Netanyahu’s visit was lower-key than usual.

Trump says Netanyahu should be pardoned for corruption

U.S. President Donald Trump said Mr Benjamin Netanyahu has been a great wartime prime minister.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Mr Benjamin Netanyahu has been a great wartime prime minister.

Israel’s Netanyahu says Trump may be creating conditions for Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

News analysis

‘Nothing definitive’ from Trump-Netanyahu meeting, but are Iran strikes inevitable?

US President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, in Oct 2025.
US President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, in Oct 2025.

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