Entering election year, Netanyahu’s government targets Israel’s free press

What began as Israel’s leader cold-shouldering the mainstream media is becoming a more widespread assault on the country’s freedom of the press.

What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

In Case 1,000, Netanyahu is alleged to have received some US$200,000 (A$305,000) worth of gifts, including cigars and champagne, from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire James Packer.

Netanyahu Wants a Never-Go-to-Jail Card

Netanyahu, by contrast, is admitting nothing, and his claim of a “public interest of the first order” rests largely on how purportedly essential it is for him to stay in office. In addition, his lawyers write, “granting a pardon will enable the prime minister to act to mend the rift in the nation” caused by the trial.
Time

Netanyahu Will Get a Warmer Welcome in Washington Than He Would in Israel

One thing is certain about the reception awaiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington today—it will be far more favorable than the one he encountered at Kibbutz Nir Oz. Roughly a quarter of the small community of Nir Oz's residents ...
The Forward

The scourge of Netanyahu’s self-interest has brought Zionism to its breaking point

There are moments in a nation’s story when its fate rests on the shoulders of a single leader. That is Israel’s misfortune today, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Since the very morning of Oct. 7, 2023, amid Hamas’ devastating attack on Israel ...
The New York Times

Netanyahu Squanders His Moment to Halt the War

Israel’s leader is now pushing for an “all or nothing” deal with Hamas. He has not made the compromises needed to make it happen. By Patrick Kingsley Reporting from Jerusalem When Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, led the country to a ...
Los Angeles Times

Netanyahu, at U.N., says Israel ‘must finish the job’ against Hamas in Gaza

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. UNITED NATIONS — Encircled by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders on Friday that his nation ...
New York Post

Netanyahu shrugs off UN walkout, says Israel must ‘finish the job’ against Hamas in Gaza during blistering UN address

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly in a defiant address Friday that his nation must “finish the job” in its war against Hamas terrorists and secure the release of all remaining hostages from Gaza.

Netanyahu Says He Is Undaunted by Legal Woes at Home and Threats of Arrest by New York’s Mayor-Elect

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Wednesday that he would not hesitate to visit New York, despite a pledge by the city’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, to honor an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes.
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