Benjamin Netanyahu


Letter from...: More reflections from Gaza: Keep off the grass

The American International School in Gaza was bombed on 3 January, completely destroying the institution . Today it is a twisted wreck of concrete, metal and burnt vans.

Netanyahu’s speech receives a mixed reception

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech giving support for a Palestinian state has been praised by The White House, but has drawn fire from Palestinians.

Obama played Israel situation perfectly

Obama is right when he puts the settlement issue ahead of everything else, even ahead of the peace negotiations, argues Uri Avnery.

Cool Capitol reception for Netanyahu

Washington is no longer a welcoming the Israeli PM with open arms

Obama, Netanyahu and a Palestinian State

Netanyahu thinks that if Israel gives the Palestinians something they want, such as land, the Palestinians should give Israel something Israelis want, such as peace, writes Bren Carlill.

When Barack met Benjamin

Obama has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreeing to continue talks with Iran over their nuclear weapons program, but calling for an end to construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Obama warns Netanyahu: Don’t surprise me with Iran strike

The message from the American envoy to the Prime Minister reveals US concern that Israel could lose patience and act against Iran.

Only Benjamin Netanyahu can go to Palestine

Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed to talk, but he gave no hint of the shape of a political settlement he might be willing to accept. Still he’s the best hope for peace.

The danger of an Israeli strike on Iran

Netanyahu recently appeared to give Obama a blunt ultimatum: Stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons — or we will. The world should hope it’s a hollow threat, writes Walt Rodgers.

Netanyahu chickens out on Hamas stance

Almost six weeks after the Israeli election, it has yet to result in the formation of a new government, writes Charles Richardson.