Binyamin Netanyahu
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Binyamin Netanyahu's Likud has now reached its highest number of seats in the poll since the war began.
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Kamala Harris, Hostage Negotiations
Vice President Kamala Harris’ unexpected statement was posted on X following her hour-long meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Netanyahu, Hostage rescue, Gaza, Captivity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the return of the bodies of the hostages who had been held by Hamas and expressed his condolences to the families. He also reiterated his commitment to the mission of bringing everyone home.
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Israel-Gaza War
The systems in question are unrelated to the 2,000 pound bombs the White House has been holding up over civilian casualty concerns.
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Politics, Polls
A new poll conducted for Channel 13 shows Gantz's camp getting just 61 seats, while Netanyahu's camp gets 53.
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Netanyahu, Biden, Israel
A day after his speech to Congress, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. Netanyahu and Biden are expected to discuss developments in the Gaza war and progress toward an agreement for the release of hostages.
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Israel-Gaza War, U.S. Protests
American flags burned, monuments defaced as protestors clash with police during Israeli PM's visit. White House condemns 'disgraceful' actions as cleanup begins in nation's capital.
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Netanyahu's Congress Address
With hostage families calling for a deal, protesters demanding an end to the war, and political tensions running high, Netanyahu's visit to Capitol Hill was accompanied by the chorus of voices that resounded outside.
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Congress, Netanyahu, Yonatan Ben Chamu
From the rubble of Gaza to the halls of Congress, Captain Yonatan Ben Chamu's raised his crutches high, captivating world leaders and turning personal tragedy into a powerful symbol of national determination.
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Britain, USA, Israel-Gaza War
As Labour takes the helm, the UK is charting a new course in Middle East politics, potentially leaving its closest ally behind.
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Hamas, Israel-Gaza war
In addition, Netanyahu asserted that Israel’s goal is not to resettle Gaza but to see it led by Palestinians who are not intent on Israel’s destruction after the war with Hamas.
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Knesset, Congress speech, reactions, Netanyahu
The political system reacted to Netanyahu's speech in the American Congress. President Yitzhak Herzog greeted: "an important speech". Foreign Minister Israel Katz: "The enormous sympathy of the members of Congress - evidence of the strong alliance between Israel and the USA."
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American Actress, Anti-Israel, Netanyahu US visit
Actress and Oscar winner Susan Sarandon joins the call by the organization "Jewish Voice for Peace," demanding to stop Netanyahu during his visit to Washington. "A war criminal cannot roam the streets of Washington."
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Netanyahu speech, US Congress, Israel, USA
Shira Margalit, the wife of a prominent figure in the left-wing protest movement in Kaplan, praised on social media Netanyahu's speech to the American Congress, calling him "one of the best speakers I've seen."
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US Congress, Prime Minister speech, Netanyahu, Israel
In his highly anticipated speech to US Congress members, Benjamin Netanyahu discusses his visions for the day after in Gaza, rising Anti-Semitism, and the war in the North while emphasizing the global importance in fighting terrorism on all fronts.
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Congress speech, US visit, Netanyahu, Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently addressing the American Congress in a special session in Washington, where he is expected to discuss the Gaza war, efforts to free hostages, and the Iranian challenge. Watch the live broadcast.
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Netanyahu, Congress Speech, US-Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently addressing the American Congress in a special session in Washington, where he is expected to discuss the Gaza war, efforts to free hostages, and the Iranian challenge. Watch the live broadcast.
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Israel-Gaza War, US Congress
Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly told leaders of American Jewish organizations that he would discuss plans for the "day after" the war in his speech to Congress today.
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Politics, United States
Among those who are not attending are Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Congressmember Jerry Nadler
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Harris, US President, Netanyahu congress speech, Israel
Former US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, also mentions that Netanyahu's speech to Congress provides the Prime Minister an opportunity to present Israel's perspective on the conflict with Hamas to the global audience.