The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/benjamin-netanyahu/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Benjamin Netanyahu | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/benjamin-netanyahu/ 32 32 Daily Briefing June 10: Army of God? Bill equates Torah study with national service https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-10-army-of-god-bill-equates-torah-study-with-national-service/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840100&preview=true&preview_id=3840100 Political correspondent Tal Schneider on a proposed controversial Basic Law that would have resounding ripples, and why nations that were once allies of Israel are sanctioning its ministers

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]]> Trump says Netanyahu may quit politics, but Likud asserts he will run in elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-netanyahu-may-quit-politics-as-poll-shows-61-of-israelis-want-him-out/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:52:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840010 'Does he want to continue?' muses US president; survey shows majority of Israelis, including in the center-right, don't want premier to run for reelection

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]]> Knesset panel revises bill creating political Oct. 7 probe, preserves coalition control https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-panel-revises-bill-creating-political-oct-7-probe-preserves-coalition-control/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839816 Constitution Committee removes controversial clause added last week allowing comptroller to fill vacant seats on panel, but bill allows probe to go ahead without opposition involved

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]]> Most Israelis no longer think Israel’s security a main concern for Trump, poll finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-israelis-no-longer-think-israels-security-a-main-concern-for-trump-poll-finds/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839681 Survey says just 29% of Jewish Israelis believe ending war with Iran through a deal is in Israel's interests, with most doubting it will address missile threat or weaken regime

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]]> Daily Briefing June 9 – Between a rocket and a hard place: PM faces Trumpian dilemma https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-9-between-a-rocket-and-a-hard-place-pm-faces-trumpian-dilemma/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839439&preview=true&preview_id=3839439 As Iran regards Lebanon as its vassal state, editor David Horovitz weighs in on the increasingly fraught US-Israel relationship

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]]> Vance: Iran deal a ‘home run for the American people,’ whether Israel likes it or not https://www.timesofisrael.com/vance-iran-deal-a-home-run-for-the-american-people-whether-israel-likes-it-or-not/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:39:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839360 Main US goal is to prevent a nuclear Iran, VP says; Trump says 'we're in the final throes' of peace talks, insists Netanyahu didn't defy him in responding to renewed Iranian attacks

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]]> Netanyahu called off major Iran strike after Trump warned Israel would be on its own — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-called-off-major-iran-strike-after-trump-warned-israel-would-be-on-its-own-reports/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839165 About-face, said to come at last minute, with fighter jets on the runway, reportedly follows tense calls about renewed fighting; PM says fire has 'been halted' but could resume if Israel is attacked

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]]> Israel and Iran say they’re halting attacks on each other, after Trump pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-iran-say-theyre-halting-attacks-on-each-other-after-trump-pressure/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838800 Israeli official says 'the sense is that this round of fighting is behind us,' stresses IDF operations against Hezbollah to continue; PM to hold full security cabinet meeting tonight

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]]> Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iranian military, fuel targets; Iran, Houthis fire missiles at Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/defying-trump-israel-strikes-iranian-military-fuel-targets-iran-houthis-fire-missiles-at-israel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:13:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838513 No injuries; settlement homes damaged by missile fragment; strike targets include Iranian air defenses; report: Netanyahu 'pseudo-agreed' to Trump's demand not to retaliate to initial fire

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]]> Trump seeks to tie Netanyahu’s hands, as the partnership that went to war 100 days ago collapses https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-ties-israels-hands-as-the-partnership-that-went-to-war-100-days-ago-collapses/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:53:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838476 Telling Israel it had better not respond to an Iranian missile attack, the US president — desperate for a deal with the devilish Tehran regime — presented the PM with a stark dilemma

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]]> Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in two months; Trump tells Netanyahu not to retaliate https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-for-first-time-in-two-months-trump-tells-netanyahu-not-to-retaliate/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:50:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838461 US president says further escalation could blow up progress in talks with Tehran, after 10 missiles shot at northern Israel in response to strike on Hezbollah in Beirut; IDF ready to respond but awaiting green light

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]]> IDF strikes Beirut’s Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-beiruts-dahiyeh-after-hezbollah-fires-rockets-at-northern-israel/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:04:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838086 Lebanese media says 2 killed, 11 wounded; strike was reportedly coordinated with US; Netanyahu says Hezbollah is 'in retreat' amid IDF offensive in south

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]]> Netanyahu recalculates his election strategy amid shattered regional dreams https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-recalculates-his-election-strategy-amid-shattered-regional-dreams/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:40:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837470 The prime minister hoped to head to the polls as the victor of the Middle East, but a rebuke from Trump and ultra-Orthodox crises have imposed a new political reality

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]]> Days into role, new Mossad chief dismisses highly experienced deputy director https://www.timesofisrael.com/days-into-role-new-mossad-chief-dismisses-highly-experienced-deputy-director/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837673 'Aleph' fired after 22 years of service as Gofman 'shapes new leadership’; decision reportedly criticized internally as new chief lacks experience, needs guidance

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]]> Source close to Netanyahu admits MKs were told to film their comptroller votes — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/source-close-to-netanyahu-admits-mks-were-told-to-record-comptroller-votes-report/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:02:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837595 In recording aired on TV, source says 'directive' to record votes was the 'only way' PM's personal lawyer won ballot, conflicting with Likud MK's claim they were given free choice

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