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Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool

Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says

A new Israeli settlement near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
A new Israeli settlement near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘wherever necessary’

Lebanese rescuers clear the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building the day before in Beirut on April 9, 2026.
Lebanese rescuers clear the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building the day before in Beirut on April 9, 2026.

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on April 12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025. Yair Sagi/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025. Yair Sagi/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Shaky US-Iran ceasefire in doubt, as Israel pounds Lebanon

First responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8.
First responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8.

Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire: Sources

FILE PHOTO: Rockets being launched from Lebanon towards Israel as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,  March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gil Eliyahu/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rockets being launched from Lebanon towards Israel as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,  March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gil Eliyahu/File Photo

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Hussein Saleh, 34, walks on the rubble of his house destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, which killed members of his family, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Hussein Saleh, 34, walks on the rubble of his house destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, which killed members of his family, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

Iranians react with relief after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran.
Iranians react with relief after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran.

Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had encouraged US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had encouraged US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran.

‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war

Israelis protesting against war and the Israeli government on April 4, in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel.
Israelis protesting against war and the Israeli government on April 4, in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.