Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump

Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

December 17, 2024 9

South Africa

Cosatu Calls for Enforcement of ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Others

Cosatu says the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court last week, show that no individual or state is above international law. The arrest warrants were issued for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the international community must ensure these arrest warrants are enforced:

November 25, 2024 18

Namibia

Namibia Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

Namibia has welcomed the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The government views this move as a step towards justice for the Palestinian people and a reinforcement of international accountability. Namibia emphasized the importance of impartiality in global institutions to uphold human rights and promote peace. The country called on all UN member states to support […]

November 25, 2024 7

World

Israeli PM fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The Israeli Prime Minister said he was forced to remove Gallant from his post due to a "crisis of trust" between the two men. Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

November 6, 2024 37

World

UN report accuses Israel of targeting Gaza’s healthcare

The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […]

October 31, 2024 31

World

Blinken & Netanyahu discuss capitalising on death of Sinwar

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken have discussed "the need to capitalize on" the killing of the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar. During Tuesday's meeting in Israel Blinken also emphasised the need to get more aid into Gaza according to the State Department. Here's our Kate Fisher reporting from Washington:

October 23, 2024 15

World

UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon

At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops.

October 15, 2024 30

Oshiwambo

Israel ota tokola oonkatu dhe,shiikwatelela kiinima mbyoka yili muuwanawa we-Netanyahu

Israel otaka pulakena ku America,ashike otaka tokola oonkatu dhe shiikwatelela kiinima mbyoka yili muuwanawa we mwene,shiikwatelela kombelewa ya prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nena. Omushangwa ogwa tulwa koshinyanyangidhwa sho Washington Post,shoka shati Netanyahu okwa lombwele epangelo lyomupresitend Joe Biden kutya Israel ota tsikile oku dhenga etanga lyopakwiita lya Iran,ihe kashishi omandiki giilwitho yiikwalute,omahooli nenge iishonekwa. Onzonkundana yo Reuters oya lopota kutya omushangwa ogweya pethimbo lyiitegelelwa kutya Israel otaka ninga oshiponokela shoshikonene […]

October 15, 2024 10

World

Israel marks one year since October 7th attacks

Israel is marking a year since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Services are taking place across Israel and the world. Around 1200 people were killed and over 250 were taken hostage. Adam Ma'anit's cousin was taken hostage by Hamas and he says more can be done to get the hostages home. Hamas' surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months […]

October 7, 2024 15