On CNN News Central Friday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of long seeking to provoke a U.S. military conflict with Iran. The senator claimed Netanyahu had worked to sabotage peaceful diplomatic efforts and manipulate U.S. leadership into supporting war.
Argentine President Javier Milei left Israel shortly before the nation launched a major strike on Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure Thursday night, avoiding any direct proximity to the military operation. Multiple sources confirmed his departure, putting to rest speculation about his whereabouts during Israel's “Operation Rising Lion.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the leftist Deep State is weaponizing the justice system to undermine democratically elected right-wing leaders in both Israel and the United States. His remarks, shared on X on Wednesday, suggested that judicial institutions are being manipulated to serve political agendas rather than uphold impartial justice.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington this week, meeting with President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials to discuss the growing alliance between the two nations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion of allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza permanently, despite widespread criticism labeling the proposal as ethnic cleansing. Rights groups condemned the plan, calling it a violation of international law. The idea, floated by Trump during a recent speech, proposed relocating Gaza’s population and hinted at a U.S.-led rebuilding effort.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the U.S. Capitol. Thune aims to reinforce the strong alliance between the United States and Israel and to discuss strategies for advancing peace initiatives in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised President Donald Trump's leadership in facilitating the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.