Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

April 16, 2026 10:19 PM

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire, as optimism grew that the Iran war may be nearing an end. Trump said in a social media post that the ceasefire would start at 5 p.m. EST (2100 GMT), aiming to halt a conflict between Israel and the Iran-aligned Lebanese group Hezbollah that was reignited by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. He said he had held "excellent conversations" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...

April 15, 2026 8:44 PM

Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says

Israel's security cabinet will convene on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than five weeks into a war with Hezbollah that was ignited by the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet will meet at 8 p.m. (1700 GMT), the official said. Israel's offensive in Lebanon, which began on March 2 after the Iran-backed Hezbollah opened fire at Israel in support of Tehran, has killed more than 2,000 peop...

March 25, 2026 9:29 AM

Trump cites progress with Iran, US proposes plan to end war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal. Trump told reporters at the White House the U.S. was talking to "the right people" in Iran in order to reach a deal to end hostilities, adding the Iranians wanted to reach a deal very badly. "We're in negotiations right now," he s...

March 20, 2026 1:08 PM

Netanyahu says Iran’s missile and nuclear capability crippled after strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Iran's ability to enrich uranium and build ballistic missiles has been significantly weakened after nearly three weeks of joint military action by Israel and the United States. Speaking to reporters, Netanyahu said the operation began by destroying missile stockpiles and damaging Iran's nuclear and drone infrastructure. It has since shifted focus to dismantling the factories and industrial systems that would allow Iran to rebuild t...

March 3, 2026 3:12 PM

Netanyahu says US-Israeli war on Iran ‘not going to take years’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war against Iran was "not going to take years", as the conflict widened with Israel again attacking the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Iran striking Gulf states that host U.S. bases. U.S. President Donald Trump, who launched strikes on Iran together with Israel on Saturday, initially projected the war to last four to five weeks, but has since sought to justify a broad, open-ended war. In the meantime, Iran has launched missile...

February 26, 2026 10:11 PM

India, Israel Sign 16 MoUs; PM Modi and PM Netanyahu Announce Special Strategic Partnership

India and Israel on Thursday inked 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), formally elevating bilateral relations to a Special Strategic Partnership during the two-day state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. The pacts, exchanged in the presence of PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, covered a wide range of sectors including artificial intelligence, agriculture, cybersecurity, fintech, labour mobility, education, fisheries, and cultural exchanges. Among the key a...

February 26, 2026 6:27 PM

Prime Minister Modi Addresses Joint Press Statement in Israel, Announces Elevation to Special Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a joint press statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his state visit to Israel, announcing the elevation of bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership” and outlining expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. Addressing Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, delegates from both countries, and members of the media, Prime Minister Modi said: “Namaskar! Shalom!” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Mi...

February 25, 2026 11:45 PM

“Synergies in AI, Quantum”: PM Narendra Modi pitches for deep-tech ties with Israel in historic Knesset address

Highlighting the expanding horizons of the bilateral partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament and emphasised the natural alignment between India's developmental aspirations and Israel's technological prowess. Building on this vision of shared progress during his landmark address to the Knesset, the Prime Minister noted India's growing role in global tech leadership. "Last week, we hosted the world's largest and most democratised AI impact summit with representa...

February 25, 2026 10:05 PM

“Our heart is still Indian”: Diaspora in Israel hails PM Modi’s visit as a ‘poignant reminder’ of lifelong bonds

The historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel has evoked deep emotional resonance among the Indian diaspora, as members of the community shared personal encounters and expressed their pride in the flourishing bilateral relationship. The visit serves as a poignant reminder of the long-standing bond between the two nations, underscored by the personal histories of those who call both India and Israel home. A long-time resident originally from Gujarat reflected on the generational ...

February 25, 2026 7:54 PM

PM Narendra Modi welcomed with vibrant Indian cultural performances in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a warm and vibrant welcome as he arrived in Israel for a two-day state visit, marked by colourful Indian cultural performances and an enthusiastic reception from the Indian diaspora. Cultural showcases featuring music and dance from different parts of India were staged to commemorate PM Modi's arrival, highlighting the rich diversity of Indian heritage. Shortly after his arrival, the official account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah...