Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 28 that Mohammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader in Gaza, had been killed. Mohammad was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former head of Hamas and the man believed to have planned the October 7 attacks on Israel. After Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces last year, Mohammad stepped into a leadership role within Hamas. He took control of both the group’s military operations and political activities in Gaza, making him one of the most powerful figures in the organization. Israel had been targeting top Hamas leaders following the deadly October 7 assault, which sparked the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli officials, Mohammad Sinwar became one of their highest-priority targets after taking over from his brother.
29 May,2025 11:40 AM IST
On Thursday, May 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada, saying they were "on the wrong side of humanity." This came after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with leaders from France and Canada, expressed deep concern over the violence in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Earlier in the week, the UK stopped its free trade talks with Israel, summoned the Israeli ambassador, and imposed more sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The UK’s foreign minister also described Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza as "monstrous." The Israeli army began a new military operation last week. According to health workers in Gaza, over 500 people have been killed in the past eight days by Israeli airstrikes. Since early March, Israel has blocked medical supplies, food, and fuel from entering Gaza. Experts have warned that this could lead to a famine, though a few aid trucks were allowed in on Monday. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu also condemned the deadly shooting of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, DC, calling the incident "horrific" and a tragic loss for the nation.
23 May,2025 12:05 PM IST
On May 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the killing of two Israeli staff members in Washington, D.C. "horrific." The victims, a young couple named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were shot on the night of May 21 after leaving an event near the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" after being arrested. In response, Israeli embassies around the world increased security. At the same time, Israel is facing global criticism for its military actions in Gaza, and Jewish groups are warning about rising anti-Semitic attacks. Netanyahu also commented on another incident where Israeli soldiers fired near a group of European diplomats in Jenin. The army said the group had strayed from an approved route.
23 May,2025 11:20 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the United Kingdom, Canada, and France for opposing Israel's military actions in Gaza. He said that their position amounts to giving a significant reward to Hamas, the militant group in control of the area. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Netanyahu stated that Israel has the right to defend itself and will continue its military campaign until it achieves total victory. He made it clear that Israel will not stop fighting, despite international pressure. Watch video.
20 May,2025 04:00 PM IST
On May 4, a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, causing panic but no injuries. The missile landed close to Terminal 3, damaging nearby vehicles and roads. Passengers were rushed to shelters as sirens rang out, and airport operations were briefly halted, affecting over 66,000 travelers. Emergency teams quickly cleared the area, and flights resumed within hours. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike, calling it a success. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, warned Iran and the Houthis against further attacks. The incident highlighted rising tensions and the long-range threat posed by Houthi missiles.
05 May,2025 11:48 AM IST
After Donald Trump became the 47th U.S. President, major developments unfolded in the Middle East. Trump pushed for a "hard stance" on Gaza and even suggested a U.S. takeover of the Palestinian enclave. Hostages, including Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha Troufanov, were freed in Gaza, following Trump's strong warning to Hamas. At an event in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Trump’s plan for Gaza. Both the U.S. and Israel are focused on stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and reducing its influence in the region. This comes amid long-standing Israeli-Iranian tensions, marked by covert operations, attacks by land, sea, air, and in cyberspace.
17 February,2025 11:46 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on February 11 that the ceasefire in Gaza would end if Hamas did not release hostages by noon on Saturday. In a video statement, Netanyahu warned that the military would resume intense fighting until Hamas is fully defeated. He also mentioned having held a detailed discussion with Israel's political-security cabinet, where members expressed support for U.S. President Trump's "Revolutionary vision for the future of Gaza." Watch the video for more information.
12 February,2025 11:40 AM IST
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli PM Netanyahu as first guest in his second term at White House. Netanyahu’s US visit drew global attention because of Trump’s major announcement of ‘Gaza takeover plan’. However, in another significant news, Trump-Netanyahu alliance comes under radar again. Israeli PM Netanyahu gifted a ‘special’ gift to his ‘Greatest Friend, Greatest Ally’ Donald Trump post meeting at White House. Affixed to wooden base with a golden plaque, Bibi gifted Trump a ‘Golden Pager’ which read ‘To…Greatest Friend, Greatest Ally…’. However, the ‘pager’ wasn’t just any other gift, it was an allusion to Israel’s September 2024 operation in Lebanon. In that deadly operation, hand-held radios and pagers used by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon. The pager attack and next-day walkie-talkie blasts killed 39 in total and wounded more than 3,400. Lebanon and Hezbollah blamed Israel, later confirmed by Netanyahu’s office as his approved order.
07 February,2025 12:50 PM IST
On December 25, sirens sounded across central Israel as a missile, launched from Yemen, was intercepted. The Israeli military confirmed the missile was shot down before it reached Israeli land. Reuters footage from Tel Aviv showed the missile streaking through the sky followed by a loud explosion. The missile attack is believed to have been carried out by the Houthi rebels from Yemen, who have previously launched drones and missiles toward Israel. The Houthis claim these attacks are acts of solidarity with Palestinians. In response, Israel has asked its embassies in Europe to push for the Houthis to be declared a terrorist group, as they are backed by Iran.
25 December,2024 05:45 PM IST
The Syrian civil war has led to significant changes in the Middle East, including the fall of the al-Assad regime after 50 years. Meanwhile, Israel continues to focus on rescuing hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023 attacks. On December 15, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about the ongoing Syria crisis and efforts to secure the hostages’ release. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would set its Syria policy based on the evolving situation. This conversation follows previous discussions between Netanyahu and Trump since the latter's election win. The United States, under both President Biden and President-elect Trump, has been a strong supporter of Israel, particularly in its conflict with Iran and its allies.
16 December,2024 12:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
