# Benjamin Netanyahu
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Trump Says He Will End Military Action Against Iran 'At the Appropriate Time,' Keeps Final Say
President Trump told The Times of Israel he will decide “at the appropriate time” when to end U.S. military action against Iran, saying the choice will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but that the ultimate authority rests with the U.S. He acknowledged tactical successes while conceding the broader campaign has fallen short of expectations, leaving open multiple strategic paths with significant regional and diplomatic consequences.
Modi’s Embrace of Israel Splits India — Strategic Gain, Political and Diplomatic Risk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel cemented a new “special strategic partnership,” deepening defence and economic ties but triggering fierce domestic criticism and regional unease. The trip highlights a deliberate shift in India’s foreign policy toward closer military and ideological alignment with Israel, at the risk of diplomatic strain with Iran, Pakistan and parts of the Arab world.
U.S. Aides Said to Prefer an Israeli Strike on Iran to Create Political Cover for American Action
U.S. media reported that some senior Trump advisers privately preferred Israel strike Iran first so Iranian retaliation would create public support for a subsequent U.S. response. The White House offered a guarded denial, Israel declined comment, and Iran's senior negotiator stressed ongoing diplomatic engagement even as tensions rise.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Wean Itself Off U.S. Military Aid within a Decade — A Bid for Strategic Independence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced at an American Jewish leaders’ gathering that Israel aims to phase out U.S. military funding within ten years and build a fully autonomous defence industry. The goal would reshape procurement, shift fiscal burdens to Israel, and alter the leverage and dynamics of the U.S.-Israel security partnership.
Israel’s Attorney-General Says Pardon Request From Netanyahu Has Not Yet Been Examined
Israel’s attorney-general, Gali Baharav-Miara, said she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request and will follow standard procedures in examining it. The decision now turns on legal advice to President Isaac Herzog and could have major implications for Israeli institutions, public trust, and political stability.
Trump Sets One‑Month Deadline for Iran Deal as Tehran Says No U.S. Message Was Sent
President Trump has set a roughly one‑month timeline for a U.S. deal with Iran, warning of severe consequences if talks fail. Iran says it received no direct U.S. message — only Omani notes — and both sides say they want to continue indirect negotiations while conducting internal consultations. The mix of public ultimatums, Israeli red lines and a stepped‑up U.S. military presence raises the risk that diplomatic pressure could harden stances or lead to escalation.
Herzog Rebukes Trump’s Pardon Pressure — A Test of Israeli Institutions
President Isaac Herzog rebuked Donald Trump after the former U.S. president urged him to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog’s retort underscored the independence of Israel’s presidential office and highlighted tensions between foreign political pressure and domestic legal procedures concerning Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial.
Trump Publicly Scolds Herzog Over Netanyahu Pardon, Prompting Presidential Rebuff in Jerusalem
Donald Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu, after a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. Herzog’s office said a legal review is ongoing and that any pardon decision will be made independently and in the national interest, underscoring tensions between political pressure and judicial process in Israel.
Netanyahu Races to Washington to Shape US‑Iran Talks: Demands Ballistic‑Missile and Proxy Limits
Benjamin Netanyahu made an expedited trip to Washington to press President Trump to insist that any US negotiations with Iran include limits on ballistic missiles and an end to support for regional proxies. Israel intends to deliver fresh intelligence and has warned that a nuclear‑only agreement would leave key Israeli security concerns unaddressed.
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for White House Meeting on February 11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on February 10 to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on February 11, returning to Israel on February 12. The brief visit is likely intended to reaffirm U.S.-Israeli ties and communicate shared positions on regional security issues, with political and strategic significance for both capitals.
Washington Asks Israel to Hold Fire as US and Iran Head to Oman for Nuclear Talks
The United States has urged Israel not to launch unilateral military strikes against Iran during U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, reflecting intense Washington–Jerusalem coordination to avoid derailing negotiations. Tehran confirmed the talks will proceed but remains wary; Washington wants a broader agenda while Iran insists on limiting discussions to the nuclear file.
Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Strike on Iran as U.S. readies Options, Raising Specter of Wider Conflict
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond with unprecedented force if Iran attacked, a statement made as U.S. officials reportedly briefed Israel on military options that could be ready within weeks. Tehran’s military echoed a readiness to respond, raising the risk that public threats and contingency planning could speed an escalation beyond the long-running shadow war between the two states.