Benjamin Netanyahu

Ruth Bar has spoken publicly for the first time about her professional relationship with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, specifically regarding their 1993 affair and his early political rise. In a recent interview, Bar discussed Netanyahu's live TV confession from 1993, which marked a turning point in his career. According to Bar, their relationship was a significant factor in Netanyahu's early political success. The interview provides new insight into Netanyahu's personal and professional life during this period. Bar's comments come as Netanyahu's legacy continues to be a topic of discussion in Israeli politics.

Sara Netanyahu, wife of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has hinted at a conspiracy involving Yair Golan, a former Israeli military officer. In a statement, she suggested that Golan had early knowledge of the October 7 massacre. She claimed that Golan's presence at the scene, dressed and prepared, contradicts his claim of fighting on that day. The exact nature and extent of Golan's involvement, if any, remain unclear.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly condemned violent actions by Israeli settlers while simultaneously backing far‑right extremist groups that openly encourage such violence. The Straits Times reports that several politicians close to Netanyahu have explicitly supported the extremist rhetoric. The dual stance has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups, who argue that it undermines the government’s credibility on law and order. The controversy may prompt calls for a clearer policy stance and could influence upcoming parliamentary debates on security and settlement policy.

In a recent interview, Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political rival, Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed support for a pardon for Netanyahu if he steps down from politics. Bennett, who heads the B’Yachad party, is a key member of the opposition coalition that aims to replace Netanyahu in the upcoming October elections. The interview, published by The Jerusalem Post, highlighted Bennett’s stance that a pardon would be preferable to incarceration, reflecting his broader strategy to weaken Netanyahu’s political influence. The opposition bloc’s push for a leadership change underscores the growing pressure on Netanyahu’s administration as the election approaches.

White House envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for hours on Monday, resulting in an agreement to set up two working groups—one on disarmament and another on public health—in the Gaza Strip. The talks followed Netanyahu’s public rejection of a U. S. -Hamas 15‑point plan that called for Hamas to hand over weapons and for Israel to withdraw its troops. The Board of Peace, which drafted the roadmap, stated that Israeli forces will not redeploy from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed and all weapons and tunnels are removed. The meeting also saw former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov in attendance. While Hamas officials described the roadmap as allowing storage of heavy weapons, the Board’s statement demands the decommissioning of every pistol, heavy weapon, and tunnel before any withdrawal, a standard many experts view as practically impossible.