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Benjamin Netanyahu
Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
Benjamin Netanyahu is a former Prime Minister of Israel who served for a total of 15 years in office. He was the prime minister from 1996 to 1999 and then re-elected from 2009 to 2021 after Naftali Bennett ousted him from his reign. He presently serves as the chairman of the National Liberal Movement (Likud party) and Leader of the Opposition.
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Netanyahu denies media manipulation as corruption trial testimony resumes
The Prime Minister faces charges of fraud, accepting bribes, and breach of trust stemming from three separate police investigations
 "Netanyahu denies media manipulation as corruption trial testimony resumes")
Israel's borders shifted throughout history, acts in Syria may reshape them
As Assad was toppled early this month, Israel quickly moved into the Syrian side of a 50-year-old demilitarized buffer zone
 "Israel's borders shifted throughout history, acts in Syria may reshape them")
Israeli troops to occupy buffer zone inside Syria anytime soon: Netanyahu
Netanyahu made the comments from the summit of Mount Hermon the highest peak in the area inside Syria, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the border with the Israel-held Golan Heights
 "Israeli troops to occupy buffer zone inside Syria anytime soon: Netanyahu")
Netanyahu, Trump have 'very warm' call on Israel's need to complete victory
Netanyahu said in the video message that he had a 'very friendly, very warm, and very important conversation'
Israeli cabinet agrees to double settlements in 'occupied' Golan Heights
Netanyahu's office said the government had 'unanimously approved' the 'demographic development' of the territory, which would seek to double the Israeli population there
 "Israeli cabinet agrees to double settlements in 'occupied' Golan Heights")
Iran intends to maintain relations with Syria even after ally's ouster
On Tuesday, Iran government's spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani called for 'respect for Syria's territorial integrity'
 "Iran intends to maintain relations with Syria even after ally's ouster")
Have waited 8 yrs for this moment: Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial
The Prime Minister faces charges of fraud, accepting bribes, and breach of trust stemming from three separate police investigations
 "Have waited 8 yrs for this moment: Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial")
Netanyahu warns Syria against aiding Iran or arming Hezbollah, vows action
Netanyahu had further acknowledged that while the collapse presents great opportunities, it also poses significant dangers
 "Netanyahu warns Syria against aiding Iran or arming Hezbollah, vows action")
Netanyahu takes to witness stand for first time in alleged corruption trial
He denies wrongdoing, saying the charges are a witch hunt orchestrated by a hostile media and a biased legal system that is out to topple his lengthy rule
As Israel advances on Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril, opportunity
Israeli military over the weekend began seizing control of a demilitarised buffer zone in Syria created as part of a 1974 ceasefire between the countries
 "As Israel advances on Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril, opportunity")
Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
The trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate cases in which prosecutors say Netanyahu exchanged regulatory favors with media titans for favorable press coverage and advanced the personal
Trump's return may be boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in Mideast
With Netanyahu set to testify in his corruption trial and facing an international arrest warrant over the war in Gaza, Trump's backing will be all the more significant
 "Trump's return may be boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in Mideast")
Israel seeks collab with India Inc, startups; aims to hire Indian workers
"We are looking at opportunities across all sectors and would like to import labour from India -both skilled and unskilled"
 "Israel seeks collab with India Inc, startups; aims to hire Indian workers")
Netanyahu thanks Donald Trump for warning Hamas to release hostages
Trump made it clear that those responsible for the hostage situation would face severe consequences
Israeli strikes kill shepherd in Lebanon; tensions threaten ceasefire
The shooting came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed keep striking with an iron fist against perceived Hezbollah violations of the truce
 "Israeli strikes kill shepherd in Lebanon; tensions threaten ceasefire")
'All hell to pay if hostages not released': Trump issues warning to Hamas
US President-elect Donald Trump said that despite global concern over the Israeli hostages, there has been no significant action taken
 "'All hell to pay if hostages not released': Trump issues warning to Hamas")
Hezbollah's firing at Mount Dov a serious violation of ceasefire: Netanyahu
The Israel Defense Forces said Hezbollah fired two missiles toward Mount Dov on Monday but the missiles fell in open areas, causing no casualties.
 "Hezbollah's firing at Mount Dov a serious violation of ceasefire: Netanyahu")
ICC member states start their annual meeting amid pushback and allegations
The ICC was established in 2002 as the world's permanent court of last resort to prosecute individuals responsible for the most heinous atrocities war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
 "ICC member states start their annual meeting amid pushback and allegations")
Lebanese displaced by war return home after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
If it endures, the ceasefire would end nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated in mid-September into all-out war
 "Lebanese displaced by war return home after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire")
Israel denies authority of ICC warrants against PM Netanyahu, Gallant
The charges include allegations of targeting civilians and enforcing policies of starvation in Gaza
 "Israel denies authority of ICC warrants against PM Netanyahu, Gallant")
