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Netanyahu’s UAE visit exposed to counter Bennett’s Abu Dhabi plans amid GCC diplomacy
politics8 days ago

Netanyahu’s UAE visit exposed to counter Bennett’s Abu Dhabi plans amid GCC diplomacy

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#abraham-accords#abu-dhabi#benjamin-netanyahu
UAE denies secret Netanyahu visit amid Iran war
middle-east12 days ago

UAE denies secret Netanyahu visit amid Iran war

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.

via Financial Times|
#abraham-accords#benjamin-netanyahu#iran
Netanyahu Signals Israel’s Move Toward Less Dependence on U.S. Military Aid
politics15 days ago

Netanyahu Signals Israel’s Move Toward Less Dependence on U.S. Military Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told 60 Minutes that Israel should reexamine and possibly reset its financial relationship with the United States, aiming to cut—potentially to zero—the roughly $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid over the next decade, starting now. The interview comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran, with Washington not commenting yet, highlighting potential strains in security ties as regional tensions and related costs rise.

via The Daily Beast|
#benjamin-netanyahu#donald-trump#iran
defense-news29 days ago

Netanyahu praises Christian IDF soldiers as Lebanon controversy intensifies

Prime Minister Netanyahu posted a video praising Christian soldiers in the IDF and highlighting their role in Israel, even as IDF operations in southern Lebanon sparked controversy over the treatment of Lebanese Christians, including the desecration of a statue in Debel and related investigations and disciplinary actions.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#benjamin-netanyahu#christian-soldiers#debel
israel-news1 month ago

Netanyahu cancer-free after early-stage prostate cancerTreatment revealed full removal and no metastasis, with report delayed for geopolitical reasons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, has been declared cancer-free after treatment for an early-stage prostate cancer discovered during a routine check; doctors say the cancer was fully removed after a 2024 surgery and subsequent radiation therapy, with no metastasis and complete disappearance of the lesion, and the health report was delayed by two months to avoid Iran using his medical condition for propaganda during the war.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#benjamin-netanyahu#hadassah-medical-center#iran-war
Netanyahu claims Iran’s enrichment capability crippled by US-Israel strikes
world2 months ago

Netanyahu claims Iran’s enrichment capability crippled by US-Israel strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said joint US-Israel strikes have destroyed Iran’s ability to enrich uranium and to manufacture ballistic missiles, forecasting a faster-than-expected end to the conflict. He noted he agreed not to launch further attacks on Iran’s South Pars gas field at President Trump’s request and said Israel is assisting efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with market volatility following the escalation.

via Financial Times|
#benjamin-netanyahu#iran#middle-east-war
world4 months ago

Netanyahu Pushes Trump to Slow Iran Strike Amid Surprise U.S. Urgency

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged President Trump to delay an Iran strike after Israel was caught off guard by Washington’s sudden shift toward attack readiness, and amid questions about timing, air-defense readiness, and whether a strike would achieve its goals. Foreign reports also note rapid, large-scale protests in Iran and a fast-evolving crisis that left both Israeli and American officials behind the curve on developing events.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#benjamin-netanyahu#donald-trump#iran
Trump escalates attacks on Fed's Powell, threatens lawsuits and replacement
politics4 months ago

Trump escalates attacks on Fed's Powell, threatens lawsuits and replacement

Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, supporting him and warning Hamas of consequences if it disarms, while also criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and threatening legal action. Trump claimed US forces struck a facility in Venezuela, boasted about the US economy, and announced a $2bn aid pledge to the UN. Meanwhile, political shifts and public opinion polls reflect ongoing tensions and challenges in US politics.

via The Guardian|
#benjamin-netanyahu#donald-trump#hamas