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Bennett and Lapid unite parties to challenge Netanyahu

Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, both strong supporters of settlement expansion and Greater Israel, announced on Sunday the merger of their parties into a unified electoral list called Beyahad — meaning "together" in Hebrew — with Bennett set to lead it in the 2026 election.

27 Apr 2026-18:57
Netanyahu trial hearing postponed over security

A scheduled court hearing in the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been postponed due to what officials described as “security-diplomatic reasons,” according to an Israeli court decision reported on Sunday.

20 Apr 2026-15:15
Lebanese president declines talks with Israeli PM

Despite the fragile ceasefire with Iran, clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have persisted in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump had announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would discuss ways to end the fighting, which, if it happens, would mark the first direct conversation between the two nations' leaders in over 30 years.

16 Apr 2026-18:47
Israel confirms upcoming Netanyahu–Aoun talk

16 Apr 2026-11:52
German leader urges Netanyahu to end fighting in Lebanon

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel says it is striking Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

13 Apr 2026-23:20
Netanyahu picks Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, his military secretary, as the next director of the Mossad, marking a major leadership change at the country’s foreign intelligence agency.

13 Apr 2026-12:05
Netanyahu: Iran’s nuclear goals foiled, but Israeli campaign remains active

Netanyahu declares Israel has achieved historic successes against Iran’s nuclear and missile threats.

12 Apr 2026-08:25
Netanyahu says Israel wants enduring ‘peace agreement’ with Lebanon

As we’ve reported, Israel has agreed to start formal negotiations with Lebanon next week, following weeks of fierce attacks and a ground invasion into parts of the country.

11 Apr 2026-23:10
Trump only US president to back Iran strike, Kerry says

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly urged US presidents to carry out military strikes against Iran — but was consistently rejected until Donald Trump, according to Kerry.

11 Apr 2026-11:15
Netanyahu kicks out Spain from Gaza ceasefire coordination hub

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he has expelled Spain from a Civil Military Coordination Centre in the country, which was established under US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan that laid the foundation for the Gaza ceasefire.

10 Apr 2026-18:26