Benjamin Netanyahu

Fearing Tehran might try to strike during the live broadcast, the prime minister attended the torch-lighting ceremony wearing a protective vest under his jacket.

Peter Magyar pledges to halt Hungary’s ICC withdrawal in a sharp policy shift from Viktor Orban

Speaking at Jerusalem’s Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled learning of his brother Yoni’s death during the Entebbe raid and warned that, with U.S. support, Israel preempted an Iranian plan for mass destruction.

Argentine President Javier Milei visits Israel, meets PM Benjamin Netanyahu, announces he will move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, backs Israel against the Iran axis, and touts new EL AL nonstop flights and an AI partnership.

Milei lands in Israel for a whirlwind visit through Tuesday, with a one-on-one with Benjamin Netanyahu, meetings with families of released hostages, plans for security and AI cooperation, and an expected announcement of a new El Al nonstop to Buenos Aires.

At a Detroit event, former U.S. vice president Kamala Harris blasted Donald Trump, accusing him of being pulled into a confrontation with Iran "by Netanyahu." Trump, for his part, praised Israel as "brave, bold, loyal, and smart."

Israel marks Yom HaShoah as leaders emphasize unity and warn of rising global antisemitism

Peter Magyar says he won’t automatically block EU decisions on Israel, promises zero tolerance for antisemitism, and plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court; Netanyahu congratulates him and thanks outgoing Viktor Orban.

At a Monday cabinet meeting, the prime minister said fighting around Bint Jbeil continues, claimed U.S.–Iran talks collapsed over Iran’s “blatant” violations, voiced full support for a U.S. naval blockade on Iran, and vowed “there will not be another Holocaust.”

Israel’s Advisory Committee on Senior Appointments approved Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman to head the Mossad. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the appointment; Gofman is slated to take office June 2, 2026, for a five-year term. Multiple reports say committee chair Asher Grunis dissented over a past case involving teen operative Ori Elmakias; the attorney general flagged a "legal difficulty," and petitions to the High Court are expected.

U.S. pushes toward a rapid deal as Israel accelerates strikes fearing U.S. may end the war early

Reuters describes last-minute call citing assassination threats and intelligence window before order was given

Regional diplomatic source says Washington wants the campaign concluded quickly as Netanyahu signals the outcome in Iran may take significantly longer

Pentagon refuses to set end date as Netanyahu says war aims to create conditions for regime change in Iran

Upgrade strengthens trade and energy partnerships and supports a new regional model built on cooperation rather than ideology

Prime minister warns Iran of force “they cannot even imagine” as U.S. evacuates Beirut embassy staff and carrier USS Gerald R. Ford heads toward Gulf

After meeting Netanyahu, senator stresses alignment with Trump while US ambassador says America must take Tehran’s threats seriously

US president’s criticism forces Israeli head of state to defend rule-of-law authority as Netanyahu’s pardon request remains under revi

Prime minister cancels Washington return following surprise White House visit focused on Iran negotiations, will attend AIPAC remotely