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TopicBenjamin Netanyahu

Topic: Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump asks Israel president to grant ‘full pardon’ to ‘formidable’ Netanyahu over graft, fraud charges

PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial in three separate cases for bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Opposition leaders in Israel slammed Donald Trump’s letter to Isaac Herzog.

A futile $100 billion war. Hamas still standing, peace deal with a bad precedent

Another peace deal has been sealed, with explicit Nobel Peace Prize intentions. And without Palestinians.

Red carpet for the Kabuliwala & suing for peace

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Gaza deal is meant to ensure Netanyahu’s re-election and a Nobel for Trump, not peace

In spite of the Abraham Accords and other bilateral agreements with Arab countries and non-Arab trade blocs, many are sceptical about Israel’s long-term agenda for Palestine.

Israeli society is in collective denial over what is happening in Gaza. Media isn’t helping

There is silence in Israeli media about the occupied territories, indifference to Palestinian suffering, and a political preference for “managing the conflict” over pursuing real peace.

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

After UK, France recognises Palestinian state at UNGA. Furious Netanyahu vows retaliation

The Israeli leader is set to meet with Trump later this week. Netanyahu has promised to make his views on the future of Palestine clear after discussions with US President.

Friendly enemies & Bibi is playing a dangerous game

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

SubscriberWrites: Abu Obaida, Hamas and Israel: What’s the matter now?

Hamas’s elusive military voice, Abu Obaida, may be dead—or preparing for a comeback—amid Gaza’s turmoil, IDF strikes, and rising calls for a two-state solution.

World news of the day: 16 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.