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Al-Hayya: Hamas ‘Ready’ for a ‘Comprehensive’ Deal with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The partial agreements are used by Netanyahu and his government as a cover for his political agenda, which is based on continuing the war of genocide.” The Palestinian resistance movement […]

ICC Requests Hungary to Clarify Failure to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had reportedly invited Netanyahu to Budapest just a day after the ICC arrest warrant was issued in November. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested […]

Beneath the Surface: Is the Trump-Netanyahu ‘Unthinkable’ About to Erupt?
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu’s political standing is diminished. He is perceived as a failed political leader and military strategist, unable to secure decisive victories or extract political concessions from his adversaries. Israeli Prime Minister […]

Canada’s Election: Why the Double Standard about Israel’s Foreign Interference?
By Yves Engler Why the double standard? Is it because Israel is Canada’s ally, as Zionists claim? An ally in the announced Trump-Netanyahu plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

Israeli Army to Reduce Reservists in Gaza amid Growing Petitions – Report
Senior army officials believe that the crisis should be raised with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the political-security cabinet “as soon as possible.” In the wake of petitions by hundreds of reserve soldiers demanding an […]

‘Abandon Fantasies’ – Zamir Warns Netanyahu over Shortage of Soldiers in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Zamir is not sugarcoating the facts. He’s telling the leadership to abandon some of their fantasies.” The Israeli army’s new Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has reportedly warned the government […]

How Netanyahu’s Fight against His Own Intel Chief Impacts Gaza
By Robert Inlakesh Netanyahu has spent the course of the war clearing out all his rivals, from collapsing the emergency War Cabinet to purging his former Defense Minister and replacing him with an inexperienced loyalist. […]

Over 11,000 Soldiers, Veterans, and Academics Push Netanyahu to End Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu faces rising backlash from inside the military over his handling of the Gaza war and prisoner negotiations. More than 11,000 influential Israelis—including reserve soldiers, military veterans, former officials, academics, […]

10 Freed Gaza Detainees Hospitalized after Torture as Israel Kills Family in Khan Yunis
Scores of Palestinians were killed and injured Monday as Israel released prisoners in critical condition and bombed residential areas across Gaza. Israel released 10 Palestinian prisoners from the Gaza Strip on Monday, who were in […]

‘Screw You’: Yair Netanyahu Attacks Macron amid France’s Recognition Plans
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a recent interview, Macron said France was planning to recognize a Palestinian state and could do so at an upcoming conference in June. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has […]

Israeli Army in Crisis: Top Brass Warns Netanyahu, ‘Gaza Goals Unattainable’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Eyal Zamir informs the government that a lack of fighters could impede its objectives in the ongoing Gaza war. The new Israeli Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has cautioned the […]

‘Left to Die’: Israeli Captive Slams Netanyahu, Trump in New Al-Qassam Video
In his second appearance on video, Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander accuses both Israeli and US leadership of betrayal, as ceasefire negotiations continue in Cairo. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Resistance Movement […]

CNN: US Officials Growing Impatient with Netanyahu’s Political Stalling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to a source cited in the report, “There’s no clarity on the (Israeli) objective,” and “Americans are getting impatient.” The takeover of talks between Tel Aviv and Hamas by […]

Trump’s Tariffs and Ongoing War Deliver a Heavy Blow to Israel’s Economy
By Helmy Moussa This article by Helmy Moussa, writing for Al Jazeera, explores how Trump’s tariffs and the ongoing war are wreaking havoc on Israel’s economy. US President Donald Trump shocked the Israelis in general, […]

Freed Israeli Captive Receives Threats, Insults after Criticizing Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Liri Albag was released in February along with four other female captives as part of the prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. An Israeli captive freed in the prisoner […]

Trump Gives Netanyahu 2–3 Weeks to End Gaza War – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump is reportedly pushing Netanyahu to end the Gaza war within weeks as part of a broader Middle East strategy that includes normalization with Saudi Arabia. The Israeli newspaper Yedioth […]

The Politics Behind Netanyahu’s Shin Bet Scandal, and the Trump Factor
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu’s actions have violated a longstanding taboo, further exacerbating Israel’s already unprecedented internal crisis. In just 24 hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Eli Sharvit as the new chief of […]

Unprecedented Poll Shows Most Americans Hold ‘Unfavorable Opinion’ of Israel
A growing majority of Americans now hold unfavorable views of Israel and strongly oppose US control over Gaza, according to new Pew survey data. The majority of Americans now express a “somewhat or very unfavorable […]

Supreme Court Halts Shin Bet Chief’s Dismissal, Blocks Netanyahu’s Replacement
The Israeli Supreme Court has issued a precautionary order halting the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the current head of the Shin Bet internal security service. The order also prevents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from appointing […]

Can Netanyahu Survive Trump’s Shift on Iran? – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud Trump’s unexpected embrace of diplomacy with Iran has thrown Netanyahu off balance and exposed cracks in the US-Israel “special relationship.” As usual, US President Donald Trump has given all sides enough […]

Chaos in Israeli Supreme Court as Hearing on Shin Bet Chief’s Dismissal Suspended
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb was removed by security after shouting disrupted proceedings. Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and other ex-security officials were present to show support for Bar. The President of the Israeli Supreme […]

‘Shock’ in Israel as Trump Announces High-Stakes US-Iran Talks
Israeli media reported that the Israeli delegation in Washington was caught off guard by Trump’s announcement. In a surprising development, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington would hold direct talks with Iran—marking […]

The Trump-Netanyahu Meeting: Key Takeaways and Potential Implications
By Robert Inlakesh The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu covered a range of topics, with key discussions on Iran, Gaza, and US foreign policy, though leaving many questions unresolved. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit […]

Trump Pushes Ceasefire, Iran Talks, Gaza Ownership in Meeting with Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump proposed US control of Gaza, revealed direct Iran talks, and discussed aid to Israel during a meeting with Netanyahu. US President Donald Trump articulated his strong desire for an […]

Netanyahu Forced to Take Longer Flight Path to US over ICC Arrest Warrant Concerns
Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington was met with a protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to take a longer path on his way to […]

Israeli PM Netanyahu to Visit White House to Address Tariffs, Gaza, and Iran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu’s upcoming White House visit follows the imposition of US tariffs and will focus on tensions over Gaza and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the […]

Shin Bet Chief Says Netanyahu Fired Him after Refusing to Meddle in Corruption Trial
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu dismissed Ronen Bar last month, citing a loss of confidence following the October 7 resistance operation. The Israeli High Court, however, issued a temporary injunction preventing Bar’s ousting. Shin […]

Hungary Hosts Wanted Netanyahu, Announces Withdrawal from ICC
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hungary welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, while the country plans to withdraw from the court. Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky greeted […]

Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future
By Ramzy Baroud Though the Ashkenazis are losing most of their political power, they continue to hold most of their economic cards, which could lead to disruptive strikes and civil disobedience. The phrase “civil […]

Israeli Police Clash with Protesters in Jerusalem over Netanyahu’s Policies
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Protests were held in response to the government’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and withdraw confidence from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. Twelve people were arrested after clashes […]