Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

March 9, 2026 9:13 AM

Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader

Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel. Mojtaba, a cleric with influence inside Iran's security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been viewed as a frontrunner in the lead-up to Sunday's vote by the Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics tasked with choosing Ali Khamenei's successor. "By a decis...

March 3, 2026 10:19 PM

Tehran and Beirut judder from US-Israeli attacks as oil soars, shares slide

Explosions tore through Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday and stock markets around the world tumbled while oil prices soared at the prospect of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies from the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran. Iranian drones struck the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia after previously hitting the mission in Kuwait. Washington responded by shutting both embassies and ordering non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave countries across the Middle East. A day...

March 3, 2026 8:07 PM

Iran war enters fourth day in ‘smoke and blood’ as markets slide

Explosions tore through Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday and financial markets around the world tumbled at the prospect of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies from the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran. Iranian drones slammed into the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia, causing minor damage and starting a fire, after previously hitting the mission in Kuwait. Washington responded by shutting those missions and ordering non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave countries a...

February 25, 2026 10:51 PM

“It’s a real thing”: PM Netanyahu hails ‘Modi hug’ as symbol of “wondrous” India-Israel friendship

Celebrating the exceptional personal chemistry and diplomatic synergy between the two nations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed his Indian counterpart at the Israeli Parliament Knesset, describing the relationship as a "wondrous friendship, both personally between the two of us and between our two countries and our peoples." The leader shared a heartfelt reflection on the reception earlier in the day at the airport. "Earlier today, my wife Sara and I greeted you at the airport. And j...

February 25, 2026 9:00 PM

PM Modi receives standing ovation at Knesset, ‘Modi, Modi’ chants echo in Israeli Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Knesset on Wednesday, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attended an official reception ceremony in his honour. With chants of “Modi-Modi,” Prime Minister Modi received a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Israeli Parliament. In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attend official reception ceremony at the Knesset for...

February 25, 2026 7:45 PM

Netanyahu highlights ‘bond of real friendship’ with PM Modi during meeting in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a private meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Ben-Gurion International Airport, shortly after arriving in Israel for a two-day State Visit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties. “This is a bond of real friendship. Great friend, my great friend,” Prime Minister Netanyahu was heard saying while meeting Prime Minister Modi, in a video shared by the Is...

February 25, 2026 7:41 PM

Israeli envoy to India welcomes PM Modi on arrival in Israel

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Israel for a two-day visit. Sharing a photograph with the Prime Minister at the airport, Azar wrote in a post on X, “Welcome to Israel Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India!” Highlighting the warmth between the two leaders, Israeli Embassy in India spokesperson Guy Nir also took to X, posting, “What a real friendship looks like,” in reference to Prime Minister Modi and Isr...

February 25, 2026 6:09 PM

PM Modi-Netanyahu friendship “powerfully influences” India-Israel relations: Israeli PM’s Office

The Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the close personal relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had a powerful influence on the steady and growing ties between the two countries. This marks Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Israel, following his landmark trip in 2017, as well as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reciprocal visit to India. “At the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, India...

February 25, 2026 6:05 PM

Prime Minister Modi Receives Guard of Honour on Arrival in Israel for State Visit

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel, at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the visit aimed at further strengthening the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between the two countries. On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour. Prime Minister Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received the India...

February 25, 2026 5:58 PM

‘Look forward to strengthening India-Israel friendship’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Israel for a two-day state visit, where he was received by his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his wife Sara Netanyahu. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism about the visit, saying he looked forward to bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that would further strengthen the India-Israel friendship. “Landed in Israel. I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mr...