Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel approves 22 new West Bank settlements in ‘secret vote’

Some of the towns – which reportedly won the approval of the prime minister – will be newly built, while others will be outposts that were previously considered illegal under Israeli law

By JC Reporter

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Israel has reportedly approved the creation of 22 new West Bank settlements, including new building projects (Pictured: settlers set up tents and Israeli flags outside the village of Bruqin; Image: Flash90)

Shin Bet

Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet director despite Supreme Court ruling

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully in firing Shin Bet director Ronern Bar (Pictured: senior justice Yitzak Amit; Image: Flash90)

Israeli Politics

Israeli Supreme Court rules firing of Shin Bet chief unlawful

By JC Reporter

3 min read

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu sets Trump Gaza plan as condition for ending the war

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

US President Trump is reportedly growing frustrated with Benjamin Netanyahu and wants him to 'wrap up' the Gaza war (Image: Getty)

Donald Trump

Trump wants Netanyahu to ‘wrap up’ Gaza war but will not ‘abandon Israel’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Gaza

Netanyahu orders resumption of Gaza aid to prevent ‘starvation crisis’

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Hostages

Israel downgrades number of living hostage to 20

By JC Reporter

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‘They have nowhere to return’ – Netanyahu suggests Gaza demolitions will encourage emigration

In leaked remarks to members of the Knesset, the Israeli prime minister reportedly said that some movement of people out of the Strip was ‘inevitable’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

May 13, 2025 10:09

Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly suggested that home demolitions could encourage emigration from Gaza as the population 'have nowhere to return' (Image: Getty)

ICC chief prosecutor announced Netanyahu warrant ‘within weeks of being hit with sexual assault allegation’

A new report suggests that the decision was made to charge the Israeli leader with war crimes just before the accusations went public

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

May 12, 2025 14:46

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks prior to the first appearance of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. The 79-year-old, the first ex-Asian head of state to face charges at the ICC, followed by videolink during a short hearing to inform him of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant. Duterte stands accused of the crime against humanity of murder over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups said killed thousands. (Photo by Peter Dejong / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PETER DEJONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden team sought to ‘get rid’ of Netanyahu for opposing Gaza plans

An aide to the former US President suggested that his administration considered trying to ‘trigger elections’ in Israel due to frustration with the prime minister’s approach to the war

By David Isaac

2 min read

May 8, 2025 13:33

A former Biden aide has claimed that the administration considered trying to 'trigger elections' in Israel due to frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Getty)

IDF chief warns Israel ‘could lose’ hostages as army approves expansion to Gaza operation

Plan to seize Gaza territory aims to pressure Hamas, but critics say it sacrifices hostages and risks deepening humanitarian crisis

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

May 5, 2025 09:10

A man drives a red tractor past pedestrians and tents lining the street in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City on May 4, 2025. (Photo via Getty Images)

By Vivian Bercovici

A cold wind blows through Canada’s Jewish communities

Mark Carney inherits Trudeau’s legacy – and doubles down on silence in the face of hate

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May 1, 2025 16:17

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney speaks to his supporters after winning the Canadian Federal Election on April 29, 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)

Sara Netanyahu caught saying ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages remain alive

The hot mic moment prompted anger from hostage groups, which demanded clarification of the government’s figures

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 30, 2025 11:23

Sara Netanyahu was picked up on her husband's microphone saying that 'fewer' than 24 hostages remain alive in Gaza, which would conflict with Israel's official estimate (Image: Flash90)

ICC chief prosecutor seeking more arrest warrants against Israel

Karim Khan has reportedly been ordered not to disclose who the measures will target following outrage over the warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

April 30, 2025 10:00