Benjamin Netanyahu

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be named the TIME Person of the Year, according to a new report. The official announcement will happen Thursday morning and could coincide with his first time ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. What Happened: TIME recently released a...

Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon's Nabatieh district Monday, marking the latest episode in the region's ongoing war. What Happened: The most recent strikes were in response to Hezbollah firing rockets near an Israeli watchtower, The Guardian reported. It was the first direct attack...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to add missing detail in the introduction and further updated to reflect approval of a cease-fire deal by Israel’s cabinet and U.S. President Joe Biden’s Tuesday afternoon announcement. Stock price action in the story has been updated and...

The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, "for crimes against humanity and war crimes" in the ongoing war in Gaza. Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally deprived civilians in Gaza of food...

Global leaders have begun extending their congratulations to Donald Trump following his anticipated victory in the U.S. presidential election. This comes after a closely-watched contest where Trump emerged victorious over Democrat rival Kamala Harris, as declared by the Associated Press. What...

On a day when global attention focused on the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of defense minister Yoav Gallant, amid a crisis of trust over differences in managing Israel's war efforts in Gaza. Gallant, who had held the defense minister...

Oil prices, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), dropped 1% on Thursday amid progress in renewed diplomatic efforts toward a Gaza cease-fire deal. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude fell to $70.7 a barrel, heading for its second straight day in the red. U.S. and Israeli...

The past week was a hotbed of activity, with political debates and economic strategies taking center stage. From tariff discussions to election battles, the week saw a flurry of statements and counterarguments from prominent figures. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines...

The death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader and mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, marks a significant turning point in the year-long Gaza conflict, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Rafah on Thursday, in what Israel sees as a...

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday the death of Yahya Sinwar, the top leader of Hamas, with one word: “Eliminated.” What Happened: Israel Defense Forces killed Sinwar — Israel's most wanted target since the war with Hamas began on Oct. 7 — in a firefight in Gaza. Sinwar...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to overlook United Nations’ resolutions amidst the escalating tensions with Hezbollah. What Happened: The admonition came during a ministerial meeting on Tuesday, as...

Oil prices took a sharp dive on Tuesday, tumbling over 5% in morning trading in New York, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East slightly eased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pledged that Iran's crude oil infrastructure would be spared from any potential retaliatory...

Trump-Era White House national security advisor, John Bolton, has called on Israel to target Iran’s nuclear program, despite worldwide appeals for moderation following Iran’s recent missile attack. What Happened: Bolton said on X on Monday, “The Israeli government should consider...

Oil prices, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), fell over 1% on Wednesday, bringing the price per barrel down to $73. This extends a 4% drop from Tuesday, driven by growing concerns over weaker demand from China, the world's second-largest oil consumer after the country withheld...

In his soon-to-be-released book “War”, renowned journalist Bob Woodward uncovers a strained relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What Happened: The book, scheduled for release on October 15, includes excerpts published by CNN on...