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Permanent Gaza ceasefire requires ‘destruction’ of Hamas, despite Israeli proposal: NetanyahuIsrael has proposed a draft ceasefire plan, calling for an immediate six-week halt to the hostilities. The first phase involves a “partial” withdrawal of Israeli forces from areas of Gaza and the release of some hostages, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid. There is, however, one big sticking point: Israel refuses to make...PoliticsJun 1
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Gaza crisis: Netanyahu calls deadly Rafah missile strike a ‘tragic mishap’WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Israel is being condemned for an airstrike that torched a camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah, killing 45 civilians along with two Hamas commanders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling it a “tragic mishap.” Crystal Goomansingh reports on the promises for a full investigation,...Global NationalMay 27
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ICC seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leadersThe International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s office said on Monday that it has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief, as well as for three Hamas leaders, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. “I have reasonable grounds to believe, on the basis of evidence collected and examined...CrimeMay 20
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‘Inexcusable’: Singh slams feds for not sending ‘strong message’ to Netanyahu after Rafah camp attackDuring question period on Monday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the Liberal government to send a strong message to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and take measures to prevent further atrocities after an Israeli airstrike killed dozens in Rafah camp the night before. “What will it take for this Liberal government to send a message...PoliticsMay 27
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Netanyahu admits strike on Rafah went ‘tragically wrong’ as world leaders condemn civilian deathsWARNING: Video contains content that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. After Gaza health officials said at least 45 people are dead after an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the airstrike in the area of Rafah was not intended to cause...WorldMay 27
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‘Criminals!’: Israelis heckle Netanyahu, military ministers during Memorial Day ceremoniesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet ministers were heckled on Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies held to remember soldiers and civilians who have died since the latest wave of the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on Oct. 7, 2023.May 13
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Netanyahu says Hamas ceasefire proposal falls short as Israeli forces take control of Rafah crossingIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday the latest truce proposal with Hamas falls far short of Israel’s essential demands, adding military pressure remains necessary to return hostages held in Gaza.May 7
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Israel-Hamas: Ceasefire deal won’t affect Rafah offensive, Netanyahu saysBoth Israel and Hamas are mulling over a ceasefire proposal, which includes the release of some of the most vulnerable Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as well as a 40-day pause in the fighting in Gaza. As Redmond Shannon explains, regardless of a deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still determined to...Global NationalApr 30
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U.S. Rep. Lee ‘not shocked’ Netanyahu casts pro-Palestinian campus protesters as ‘evil’Appearing on Sunday’s episode of CBS’ ‘Face the Nation,’ U.S. Rep. Summer Lee said she’s “not shocked” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is casting pro-Palestinian campus protesters as “evil” amid the conflict in Gaza. “This idea that every criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic is dangerous. There is fair critique we must make of every government,...PoliticsApr 28
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Erdogan says Netanyahu should be ‘condemned, cursed’ for recent Middle East tensionsTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticized the West for condemning Iran’s attack but not Israel’s strike on the embassy in Damascus, which Iran has pointed to as being the cause of their attack. He called for the condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “The one that needs to be condemned, cursed here is firstly...WorldApr 16
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Biden cautions Netanyahu to exercise restraint after Iran’s attack on IsraelThe United Nations (UN) Security Council convened emergency talks on Sunday after an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel, where Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for maximum restraint. The White House also said that U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately following the attack, reportedly urging Netanyahu not...Global NationalApr 14
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Biden pressuring Netanyahu to end suffering in GazaIn light of Israel’s killing of seven World Central Kitchen members in the Gaza Strip, U.S. President Joe Biden is warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that future support for Israel depends on what it does to end the suffering and protect civilians in Gaza. Jackson Proskow reports on the pressure piling on Netanyahu to...Global NationalApr 4
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Israel-Hamas: No Gaza ceasefire without release of hostages, says NetanyahuThe ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has reached its six-month mark since the Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people in Israel. Calls for a ceasefire have grown louder, and peace talks have resumed in Egypt. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that the conflict will not stop until all hostages are released, which...Global NationalApr 7
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Biden speaks with Netanyahu for 1st time since aid workers killed in Israeli attackJust days after Israel admitted to an unintentional military act that left seven aid workers dead, the White House is growing increasingly frustrated with how the Netanyahu government is conducting the conflict — a point conveyed during a phone call between leaders of the two countries on Thursday. As Reggie Cecchini explains, it isn’t stopping...WorldApr 4
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Hardline Israeli ministers dig in on war with Hamas, threaten cabinet exits if ceasefire deal madeOn Friday, Israel proposed a peace plan that’s been backed by the U.S. It requires some negotiating with Hamas to bring stability to Gaza. But two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s most influential ministers are having none of it, saying there can be no end to the war unless Hamas is completely obliterated. Redmond...PoliticsJun 2
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Israel continues airstrikes in central Gaza, kills at least 11 as world leaders push for trucePressure continues to mount on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond to a U.S.-proposed peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza. As the country’s leadership mulls the offer, the territory has seen a pair of deadly air strikes near refugee camps and Israel’s military says four hostages died in captivity. Kyle Benning has...Jun 3
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Global National: June 2Efforts to bring some kind peace in Gaza and Israel hit more roadblocks on Sunday – this time from “within” the Israeli government. On Friday, Israel proposed a peace plan that’s been backed by the U.S. It requires some negotiating with Hamas to bring stability to Gaza. But two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s...Global NationalJun 2
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‘Prize for terrorism’: Israel condemns recognition of a Palestinian state by European nationsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the announcement made by Ireland, Norway and Spain that they will soon recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a “prize for terrorism.”WorldMay 22
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Hamas rockets strike Tel Aviv, Israel retaliates with Rafah airstrikesAir raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv for the first time in four months, as Israelis scrambled for cover from at least eight long-range rockets launched by Hamas. The rockets, fired from Rafah in southern Gaza, prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene his war cabinet in response. Meanwhile, trucks carrying food and fuel...WorldMay 26
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Canada now ‘the outlier’ in NATO on defence spending: U.S. ambassadorAhead of the summer NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of U.S. senators have written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to meet the NATO two per cent of GDP defence spending target. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen to discuss...The West BlockMay 26