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Netanyahu to hold press conference amid criticism over Israel isolation comments

By Lazar Berman 16 September 2025, 5:40 pm
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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, September 16, 2025. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, September 16, 2025. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)

After being lambasted for saying that Israel’s might become an isolated “super-Sparta,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues his efforts at damage control, calling a press conference tonight at 8:15 p.m.

The press conference will officially deal with economic issues, but with the Gaza City operation kicking off in earnest, questions on the war and hostages are sure to arise.

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