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Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts issued a 10-point memorandum declaring the assassinations of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a religious duty, saying avenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death is paramount; the text urged supporters to take to the streets in the leader's name and warned that cease-fire negotiations are a delay tactic that could allow a new round of attacks.
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Netanyahu’s main challenger in Israel’s October election with a calm, policy‑driven style and his Yashar party; poll momentum places him close to Likud, but coalition math remains uncertain as Netanyahu’s camp emphasizes contrast and Eisenkot’s background resonates with Mizrahi voters.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a broad national government during a press conference tied to a trilateral US-Israel-Lebanon pact, triggering swift criticism from opposition figures who questioned the sincerity of the move and warned against coalitions with far-right or ultra-Orthodox partners, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar voiced support and others like Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot urged unity to address Israel's challenges.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to form a broad national government following the US-Israel-Lebanon trilateral deal, urging unity to avert civil strife. The plan drew sharp backlash from rivals like Yair Golan and Benny Gantz, who questioned his willingness to share power, while Gadi Eisenkot called for a Zionist majority and unity, and Itamar Ben-Gvir urged a fully right‑wing government. Gideon Sa’ar voiced support for the direction, while Gantz proposed a counter‑bloc of Israelis to address the country’s challenges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving leader, heads into an autumn election amid growing voter anger over Gaza war fallout and his handling of U.S. ties, as a new interim U.S. deal with Iran complicates his hawkish security narrative and legacy.
Trump blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s Beirut strike on Hezbollah targets, telling Axios he was “pissed off” and calling the action a “fucking attack,” while recounting a separate Fox News interview in which he asked Netanyahu what he was doing. He noted the strike delayed but did not derail a possible Iran peace deal and urged all sides to stand down, reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself amid the budding peace process.
On his 80th birthday, Donald Trump vented at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him out for a strike against Lebanon and saying he was “pissed off” as the United States tries to wrap up a deal with Iran. Trump said the attack delayed the signing timeline but that a U.S.–Iran deal was still on track to be finalized, while Iranian officials warned Israel could undermine credibility. The piece also notes the war remains very unpopular domestically and highlights the ongoing tension between U.S., Israeli, and Iranian positions.
Trump’s dominance over the GOP is narrowing Benjamin Netanyahu’s options in Washington, making it harder for Israel’s leader to influence U.S. policy and diplomacy as he has in the past.
Trump acknowledged a heated phone exchange with Netanyahu regarding Israel’s clashes with Hezbollah and threats to strike Beirut, saying he urged de-escalation and that the call was productive; despite the tensions, the US-Israel alliance remains intact as both navigate regional risks and Iran talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced cross‑party backlash after a call from Donald Trump led him to abandon plans for a major Hizbollah strike in Beirut; the military did not carry out the threats following Trump’s demand to pause the raid, drawing criticism from rivals and even some allies as fighting persists and a fragile ceasefire holds, while markets drift lower on hopes of de‑escalation.
Two members of Congress who traveled to Israel and the West Bank say the territory is undergoing a de facto annexation, citing Palestinian village evacuations, home demolitions, a surge in settlements and settler violence. They point to 2025 as a landmark year for settlement expansion, warn that the move jeopardizes the two-state solution and U.S. interests, and urge policy actions such as restoring sanctions on violent actors and restricting West Bank settlers’ access to the US visa waiver program while pushing the West Bank Violence Prevention Act.
An analysis in Responsible Statecraft argues that the emerging U.S.-Iran deal threatens Netanyahu’s political survival as his coalition fractures ahead of elections; with Lebanon becoming a theater for signaling pressure, Netanyahu may escalate strikes to appease hardline partners like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, while opponents Bennet and Lapid push for accountability, making Lebanon a crucial leverage point in Washington–Tehran negotiations.
Israel’s PMO confirmed Netanyahu’s wartime trip to the UAE to counter the idea that Bennett would also travel to Abu Dhabi, arguing the disclosure was a political calculation to avoid Bennett appearing welcome in the Gulf while Netanyahu’s trip stayed secret. UAE officials denied any undisclosed visits, and the episode unfolds as Bennett reemerges as Netanyahu’s top challenger ahead of elections, highlighting how diplomacy tied to the Abraham Accords intersects with domestic political combat.
The United Arab Emirates publicly denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit during the US-Israeli war against Iran, stating ties with Israel are public under the Abraham Accords; the denial follows Israel’s claim of a historic breakthrough and highlights the delicate political balancing act of maintaining close security ties with Israel while avoiding non-transparent engagements amid escalating Iran tensions.
CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly offered Netanyahu a choice between Lesley Stahl and Major Garrett for a 60 Minutes interview, and Netanyahu chose Garrett after a last-minute negotiation, a move seen as part of Weiss’s broader push to bring new voices to 60 Minutes and a potential setback for Stahl.