Benjamin Netanyahu

German Chancellor pledges to keep memory of Holocaust victims alive on visit to Yad Vashem

Friedrich Merz reaffirms modern Germany’s commitment to the Jewish state on first visit to Israel by European leader since Gaza ceasefire

By Eliana Jordan

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December 7, 2025 14:06

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Ariel Schalit / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

By Yaakov Katz

Pardoning Netanyahu is wrong – and exactly what Israel needs right now

Ending the trial could help break Israel’s political deadlock and toxic polarisation, opening the way for a unity government finally able to confront the country’s real challenges

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December 1, 2025 15:23

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog (Image: Getty)

Trump could sanction Israeli officials if Netanyahu pardon denied, claims minister

Opposition figures have called for the prime minister to admit his alleged guilt and resign before any decision is made

By Jacob Jaffa

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December 1, 2025 10:13

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman attends an Interior committee meeting at the Knesset on June 3, 2025 (Flash90)

Netanyahu seeks pardon from Herzog amid ongoing corruption trial

‘The continuation of the trial tears us apart from within, fuels this division and deepens the rifts,’ Netanyahu claimed

By JC Reporter

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November 30, 2025 13:03

US President Donald Trump previously requested that Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardons Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Getty Images)

Netanyahu steps in to cool public row between Katz and Zamir

The IDF’s chief of staff has accused the defence minister of interfering in the military’s appointment process

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

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November 26, 2025 10:43

Defence Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir (R)

By Yaakov Katz

Israel must stop its own extremists to preserve the moral high ground

When radical Jews rampage unrestrained through Palestinian towns, Jerusalem hands its critics a weapon stronger than any propaganda campaign Hamas could ever manufacture. It undermines our claims to the land

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November 18, 2025 15:06

Palestinian men inspect a vehicle that was damaged following an attack by Israeli settlers in Jabaa village near Bethlehem, in the West Bank on November 18, 2025. (Image: Getty)

Netanyahu condemns wave of West Bank settler violence

The prime minister promised ‘forceful action’ against extremists amid accusations of lax IDF enforcement

By Jacob Jaffa

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November 18, 2025 14:20

A house and two vehicles belonging to Palestinians burn after being set on fire during an attack by extremist settlers in the town of Wadi Sa’ir, north of Hebron, November 17, 2025 (Flash90)

Coalition shuts down prospect of state inquiry into October 7 failings

Instead, an independent panel appointed by ministers will examine the lead-up to the terror attacks, reportedly including the impact of anti-government protests on Hamas’ decision-making

By Jacob Jaffa

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November 17, 2025 11:04

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the plenum hall of the Knesset on November 10, 2025 (Flash90)

Netanyahu says he would reject pardon if it means admitting guilt

The Israeli prime minister was responding to the efforts of US President Trump to secure him clemency

By Jacob Jaffa

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November 14, 2025 10:25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom at the district court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025 (Flash90)

Netanyahu pardon ‘on its way’ claims Trump, despite Herzog pushback

Trump calls on Hamas to disarm or face ‘hell’ during Mar-a-Lago summit with Netanyahu

Netanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protests

Indicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage deal

Netanyahu to present Trump with plans for new attack on Iran during Florida visit

Netanyahu to chair panel determining mandate of October 7 inquiry

Netanyahu says he will not retire from politics if granted a pardon in corruption trial

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Netanyahu pardon ‘on its way’ claims Trump, despite Herzog pushback

Trump calls on Hamas to disarm or face ‘hell’ during Mar-a-Lago summit with Netanyahu

Netanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protests

Indicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage deal

Netanyahu to present Trump with plans for new attack on Iran during Florida visit

Netanyahu to chair panel determining mandate of October 7 inquiry

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German Chancellor pledges to keep memory of Holocaust victims alive on visit to Yad Vashem

Pardoning Netanyahu is wrong – and exactly what Israel needs right now

Trump could sanction Israeli officials if Netanyahu pardon denied, claims minister

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Netanyahu steps in to cool public row between Katz and Zamir

Israel must stop its own extremists to preserve the moral high ground

Netanyahu condemns wave of West Bank settler violence

Coalition shuts down prospect of state inquiry into October 7 failings

Netanyahu says he would reject pardon if it means admitting guilt