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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicBenjamin Netanyahu

Topic: Benjamin Netanyahu

90 Palestinian prisoners released on day 1 of Gaza ceasefire, Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages

The truce calls for fighting to stop, aid to be sent in to Gaza & remaining hostages to go free in the first phase in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

‘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.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.