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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, held in Washington. President Donald Trump announced the truce, set to begin at 5 pm Eastern Time, after discussions with Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a fierce attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of massacring Kurdish citizens while accommodating Iran’s “terror regime”. The remarks come as Pakistan hosts sensitive US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, following its successful mediation of a two-week ceasefire.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish relations, potentially boosting fragile Middle East ceasefire efforts, even as Israeli strikes on Beirut and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten regional stability
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel’s joint campaign with the US against Iran is ongoing and has significantly weakened Tehran’s regime.
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Iranian missile strikes injured nearly 200 people in Dimona and Arad after air defences failed to intercept some projectiles. Benjamin Netanyahu vowed continued action as Israel launched retaliatory strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran
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Differences between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strike on Iran’s gas field have raised questions about US-Israel coordination, with officials acknowledging differing objectives even as both sides continue to project a strong alliance
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Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist
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Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar dismissed rumours of the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them disinformation. Netanyahu also posted videos from Israel to counter speculation circulating on social media amid the ongoing West Asia conflict
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The Congress has criticised the Modi government for its silence on the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, allegedly carried out by the US and Israel. Jairam Ramesh accused the prime minister of avoiding confrontation with American and Israeli leaders.
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Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing 12 people, while also targeting commanders linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Kuwait reported two border guards killed in missile and drone attacks.
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Iran launched a drone strike on the United States Embassy Riyadh as fighting intensified with the US and Israel. Donald Trump signalled prolonged operations, while regional attacks, rising casualties and strikes on nuclear and energy sites deepened Middle East instability
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President Donald Trump ordered targeted US strikes on Iran, announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move marks a sharp escalation after months of failed diplomacy, raising concerns about regional stability and potential long-term geopolitical consequences.
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The Israeli Prime Minister said there are “growing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the US-Israeli military operation. Netanyahu stated that strikes had targeted Khamenei’s compound. The Iranian leader has not appeared in public since the offensive began
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The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting leadership and military sites. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise against the regime. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israel and US bases, escalating tensions and raising fears of wider regional war
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Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jerusalem sends a clear message: India seeks partnership, not alignment; cooperation, not confrontation; and stability, not sides
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In Tel Aviv, Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Narendra Modi wearing traditional Indian attire, highlighting warm India-Israel ties. Leaders discussed defence, technology and trade cooperation, including Iron Dome collaboration, during Modi’s state visit marked by his Knesset address and diplomatic engagements
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation
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Spectacle may win elections, but it cannot solve crises — the world’s problems are complex, not theatrical props
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Tensions flared in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate military strikes following what he called a ceasefire violation by Hamas. The militant group had returned remains of a hostage but withheld another body after Israel’s announcement of renewed attacks.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his long leadership. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing remains closed amid a ceasefire, with Israel linking its reopening to Hamas’s compliance in returning hostage bodies
