Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu denies intentionally prolonging Gaza War in rare long-form interviewThe prime minister claimed that the presence of hostages and the malign influence of Iran are responsible for the apparent intractability of the conflictBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Marco RubioRubio lands in Israel to meet with Netanyahu to discuss hostages, Qatar and humanitarian aid‘My focus will be on securing the return of hostages, finding ways to make sure humanitarian aid reaches civilians, and addressing the threat posed by Hamas,’ said the top US diplomatBy JC Reporter1 min read
By Nick CohenIsrael’s leaders demean the fight against antisemitismWhen Benjamin Netanyahu accuses anyone who dares to criticise him of pouring “fuel on an antisemitic fire” or “abandoning Jews,” I know that the hyperbole hides a power grab3 min read
IsraelNetanyahu compares Doha strike to Bin Laden assassination in 9/11 memorial speechThe prime minister was speaking ahead of the 24th anniversary of the Al Qaeda terrorist attacksBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli PoliticsIsraeli president calls for state inquiry into October 7 despite government pushbackIn an unusual political intervention, Isaac Herzog said that a full, independent probe ‘must be done as soon as possible’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Benjamin NetanyahuFormer head of Mossad urges Netanyahu to step downYossi Cohen claimed the PM could not unify Israel in the way that it needsBy JC Reporter1 min read
ProtestsActivists set cars alight in pro-hostage ‘day of disruption’Protesters also torched tyres near Prime Minister Netanyahu’s homeBy Jamie Shapiro1 min read
Netanyahu seeking key changes to October 7 national inquiryThe prime minister is reportedly trying to ensure that the government appoints the commission’s members, rather than the Supreme CourtBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||September 3, 2025 09:57
Netanyahu to chair ministerial meeting on West Bank annexationThe prime minister has come under pressure from members of his coalition, and within his own party, to approve the measureBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||September 3, 2025 09:12
Yair Lapid: Netanyahu re-election would spell ‘the end for Israel’ and turn ‘Judaism into racism’The ‘state will fall apart’ if Bibi wins another election, the opposition leader declaredBy JC Reporter1 min read||September 2, 2025 15:17
By The JC LeaderThere are no good options for Israel to free the hostages and defeat HamasEven if one accepts that the hostages must come first, the correct path forward is still far from obvious. The question remains: how best to bring them home?2 min read||August 28, 2025 13:53
By Yaakov KatzIsrael needs a political strategy to free the hostagesThe prime minister’s shifting Gaza deal strategy has deepened public mistrust. What Israel needs is a political solution to free the captives and stabilise Gaza the day after4 min read||August 28, 2025 08:15
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claims ‘Netanyahu runs Hamas’The far-right broadcaster alleged that the terrorist group is Israel’s ‘perfect false flag’By Jamie Shapiro1 min read||August 27, 2025 11:30
Netanyahu apologises for Gaza hospital strike ‘mishap’ that killed 20The Israeli prime minister claimed the double strike was a ‘tragic mishap’By Jamie Shapiro1 min read||August 26, 2025 10:14
By Benny GantzWhy I’m calling for a temporary ‘hostage redemption government’ in IsraelWe must set politics aside to bring our hostages home and strengthen our defences3 min read||August 26, 2025 10:04
Netanyahu confirms Israel will return to ceasefire negotiationsThe prime minister also indicated that the October 7 attacks were planned to be much larger, but said Hamas ‘fired too soon’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read||August 22, 2025 09:52