Benjamin Netanyahu

• Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trial

  Netanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous change in the region.

  World

  Nov 30
  
• Netanyahu orders ‘powerful’ Israeli strikes in Gaza, testing ceasefire

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement shortly after Israel said that Hamas had opened fire at Israeli forces in southern Gaza.

  World

  Oct 28
  
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• Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit

  Trump also called on the Israeli president to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he described as 'one of the greatest' wartime leaders.

  World

  Oct 13
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• Trump and Netanyahu agree on Gaza peace plan, await Hamas approval

  The 20-point plan calls for all hostages held by Hamas to be released within 72 hours of both sides accepting the deal, and does not call for Palestinians to leave Gaza.

  World

  Sep 29
• Netanyahu faces walkouts during UN speech, Canada not among them

  The office of Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae says he remained seated during Netanyahu's address as dozens of diplomats from other countries walked out of the chamber.

  World

  Sep 26
• Israel plan to control Gaza City ‘wrong’ and will risk lives, Carney says

  Germany announced shortly after Israel's decision Friday that it will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza 'until further notice.'

  World

  Aug 8
• Netanyahu’s governing coalition is fracturing. What does it mean for Gaza?

  Netanyahu is on trial for alleged corruption, and critics say he wants to hang on to power so that he can use his office as a bully pulpit to rally supporters.

  World

  Jul 15
• Netanyahu’s coalition faces governing issues as key partner leaves

  The departure of a party that has long served as a kingmaker in Israeli politics doesn’t immediately threaten Netanyahu’s rule, but will leave him with a slim majority.

  World

  Jul 15
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• Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. What’s the process?

  Trump has been nominated several times by people within the U.S. as well as politicians abroad — but that's only one small step in the secretive process.

  U.S. News

  Jul 8
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• Trump, Netanyahu set to meet as Israel and Hamas discuss ceasefire

  As they meet for the third time this year, the outwardly triumphant visit will be dogged by Israel's 21-month conflict against Hamas in Gaza.

  U.S. News

  Jul 7