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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
TopicBenjamin Netanyahu

Topic: Benjamin Netanyahu

‘Gaza ceasefire will not begin until Hamas releases hostage list,’ says Israel PM Netanyahu

Hamas said it could not do so for ‘technical’ reasons.

Israeli cabinet approves deal with Hamas, to release Palestinian detainees in exchange for hostages

Israeli cabinet in early hours of Saturday ratified agreement that could pave the way for an end to 15-month war with Hamas. The deal is expected to come into effect Sunday.

US votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant

The vote was 243 to 140 in favour of 'Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act'. 45 Democrats joined 198 Republicans in backing the bill. No Republican voted against it.

How Israel won battles but lost public trust in 2024—from Hamas attacks to Nasrallah’s death

At the start of 2024, Israel was apprehensive and under severe doubts, but by year-end, it seems self-assured and upbeat about handling military challenges in the Middle East.

Israel to stay on strategic Mt Hermon until ‘another arrangement is found’, says Netanyahu

The Israel PM visited the site Tuesday after troops occupied the demilitarised zone between Syria & Golan Heights following the collapse of the Assad government in Syria.

Trumps ultimatum ‘hell to pay’ if Gaza hostages not released before inauguration

In a social media post, US President-elect demands the prompt release of hostages before him taking office on 20 January 2025.

Netanyahu govt faces backlash for boycott of Haaretz, Israel’s oldest daily, over Gaza war coverage

Haaretz has long been in crosshairs of Netanyahu govt for its critical coverage of domestic issues and most recently the conduct of Israel Defence Forces in Gaza.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israel PM & country’s ex-defence minister

The international court has accused PM Benjamin Netanyahu & Yoav Gallant of 'crimes against humanity and war crimes'. Netanyahu has condemned the decision, calling it 'antisemitic'.

Israeli strikes in Northern Gaza kill scores with many trapped beneath rubble

Rescue operations underway in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya, medics said. Hamas media put the number of fatalities at 66.

Two flash bombs fired into Netanyahu’s home in northern Israeli town of Caesarea

While the bombs fell into the garden & no one was hurt, Israel’s President Herzog called the attack "crossing another red line". No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.