The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Take this hopeful thought into 2026: the tyrants we endure always falter, and their ‘seismic’ upheavals are usually false dawns, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

Israel and Hamas have been trading accusations of ceasefire breaches since the US-brokered ceasefire began in October

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context.

Little is known about Netanyahu’s behavior in the days immediately following the attack

Israeli leaders warn of rising antisemitism abroad following attack that killed 15 at Hanukkah event in Sydney

U.S. intelligence sees no imminent strike, but Israel isn't so sure.

Washington is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address Israeli objections to a possible Turkish role in an International Stabilisation Force in Gaza, a move that could affect plans to disarm Hamas and advance US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Arab and Muslim countries are once again debating the creation of a NATO-style military alliance, as Israeli strikes on Doha and wider regional tensions sharpen concerns about collective security and outside protection. The idea has surfaced many times in the past and gained fresh momentum in recent months – but…