Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu visits a destroyed home in Nir Oz, on July 3. Photo: X
July 10, 2025, 3:10 pm
Netanyahu finally visits Kibbutz Nir Oz
Most government politicians, including the Prime Minister, have stayed away from Nir Oz.
By MICHAEL HOROVITZ, TOI STAFF and NAVA FREIBERG
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
June 30, 2025, 1:15 pm
Netanyahu: Iran war shifted region
Top-level cabinet meeting held amid US pressure on Israel to reach a Gaza deal.
By LAZAR BERMAN, Jacob Magid and Agencies and TOI Staff
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a model of Air Force One between them, during a meeting at White House, April 7, 2025. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
June 26, 2025, 10:05 am
A New World? Hopes rise after Iran nuclear strikes
Perhaps this vision of true peace, security and cooperation may finally appear less distant.
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in a video address on June 24, 2025. (Screen capture/GPO)
June 25, 2025, 8:49 am
Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
We must complete the campaign against the Iranian axis, defeat Hamas and bring about the release of all our hostages.
By AJN STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025, after the US military struck three Iranian nuclear and military sites, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program, as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen. (Carlos Barria/Pool via AP)
June 22, 2025, 12:58 pm
US joins Israel’s fight against nuclear program
The US has carried out a “successful attack” on the Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites in Iran.
By AGENCIES and Jacob Magid
Peter Dutton speaking at St Kilda Shule last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 24, 2025, 10:29 am
Dutton: Netanyahu welcome in Australia
Dutton made it clear he has grave concerns about the ICC’s conduct.
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025 (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
April 8, 2025, 1:13 pm
​Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran nuclear talks dispute​
Netanyahu backs diplomacy but warns on Iran nukes; Trump says high-level meeting set for Saturday.
By By LAZAR BERMAN and AGENCIES
Illustrative: Smoke billows during strikes on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on February 12, 2024 (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
March 18, 2025, 12:00 pm
Israel restarts Gaza strikes
“From now on, Israel will act against Hamas with increasing military force,” Netanyahu’s office says.
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meets then-US president-elect Donald Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, at his office in Jerusalem, January 11, 2025. (Prime Minister's Office Spokesperson)
March 17, 2025, 10:51 am
Netanyahu directs hostage team to prepare for talks
PM’s office says proposal would see 11 living hostages freed immediately, as well as half the slain captives.
By TOI STAFF and LAZAR BERMAN
Hostage Matan Angrest in a first image released by his family from Hamas captivity, March 3, 2025 (Courtesy)
March 4, 2025, 2:02 pm
First photo of hostage soldier Matan Angrest released
Angrest’s mother demands return of all captives ‘before we deploy more soldiers who won’t return’.
By TOI STAFF
People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, March 2, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90)
March 3, 2025, 1:54 pm
US backs Israeli call for new Gaza plan
Relatives of captives urge bringing everyone back before any renewed fighting.
By Jacob Magid and FOLLOW JESSICA STEINBERG and TOI STAFF
A protest tent calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 18, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 20, 2025, 8:33 am
Jews around the world united in mourning
“In this difficult time, our hearts are with the grieving families," the premier’s office said.
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the IDF's Kirya Base in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
February 18, 2025, 9:17 am
Hamas to return bodies of four hostages
Israel is preparing for four bodies to be returned as Jerusalem tries to free captives faster.
By By LAZAR BERMAN and JACOB MAGID AND TOI STAFF
Protesters for a hostage deal and against the government at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, February 15, 2025. (Eitan Slonim/ Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
February 17, 2025, 2:33 pm
There will ‘absolutely’ be stage two of ceasefire
US President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff says US president ‘wants to see’ next phase happen of ceasefire as Israeli delegation set to depart for Cairo talks.
By TOI STAFF and JACOB MAGID AND LAZAR BERMAN
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in a video address after the release of three Israeli hostages, January 19, 2025. (X)
February 11, 2025, 10:02 am
Hamas says it’s delaying next hostage release, claiming Israeli truce violations
Defense minister calls delay an ‘outright violation’ of deal, orders IDF on highest alert, as PM moves up security cabinet meeting to Tuesday morning; mediators said concerned.
By Charlie Summers, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies and TOI Staff
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