Tag Archive for Benjamin Netanyahu

| October 31, 2012
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Hollande & Netanyahu call for tougher sanctions on Iran

Israel’s PM meets with French president in Paris where Hollande backs more EU sanctions on Tehran, urges ‘unconditional’ resumption of peace talks but rejects possible military action.

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Francois Hollande called Wednesday for firmer sanctions on Iran to keep it from developing nuclear weapons.

France's President Francois Hollande and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - Reuters.

France’s President Francois Hollande, left, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attending a joint news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, October 31, 2012. – Photo by Reuters

In a visit to Paris on Wednesday, Netanyahu praised French pressure on Iran and called for “even tougher sanctions.” Continue Reading »

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| October 16, 2012
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Iran Very upset over Shutdown of its Satellite TV Channels

EU’s Decision to shut down 19 Eutelsat TV channels draws Tehran’s ire.
Netanyahu commends new EU sanctions.

By Gil Ronen

 

Iran is upset over the European Union’s decision to shut down all 19 Iranian satellite channels carried by Eutelsat, including Press TV and the Al-Alam channel in Arabic.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with European Union member state ambassadors Tuesday and commended the EU for the sanctions package it approved Monday against Iran.

“I first want to congratulate the EU for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize,” he said. “Would that we could replicate in the Middle East what was achieved in Europe. Continue Reading »

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| October 14, 2012
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Netanyahu says that Israel subject to increasing number of cyber attacks

PM Benjamin Netanyahu reports in weekly cabinet meeting that there are ‘daily attempts’ to infiltrate the country’s computer systems.

By and DPA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted this morning that Israel is recently the target of increasing cyber attacks. Speaking at the beginning of the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that “there is an escalation in the attempts to carry out a cyber attack on Israel’s’ computer infrastructures. There are daily attempts to break into Israeli systems.”

Looking for cyber specialists

A campaign to find the next generation of cyber specialists. – Photo by AP

So far, apart from isolated cases, Israeli officials have refrained from commenting on cyber attacks against Israeli targets. Continue Reading »

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| October 10, 2012
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Everything you always wanted to know about the upcoming Israeli elections

With early elections to be held within 3 months, here’s a comprehensive guide to the most pertinent questions & issues.

Next Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to submit to the Knesset plenum a bill to dissolve the current Knesset. Immediately following the first reading, the Knesset Committee will formulate the wording of the bill, so that the plenum will swiftly approve the second and third readings that same night.

knesset indoors

The Knesset.

When will the elections take place?

The government will determine the exact date for the election. Netanyahu began consultations on Tuesday with the leaders of the various parties and has already discussed the issue with the leaders of the opposition, including Shelly Yacimovich (Labor) and Zahava Gal-On (Meretz), with the hope of finding an agreed date. Continue Reading »

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| October 9, 2012
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Are the U.S. and Israel considering a joint ‘surgical strike’ on Iran’s nuclear facilities?

David Rothkopf, a former Clinton administration official, writes attack which could not be carried out by Israel alone, in his opinion, would neutralize Republican criticism.

The United States and Israel are considering the possibility of a joint “surgical strike” against Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to a Foreign Policy report by David Rothkopf published Monday.

A U.S. Air Force long-range B-52 bomber - AP.

A U.S. Air Force long-range B-52 bomber arrives in western England, March 3, 2003. – Photo by AP

While Israel and the U.S. still don’t entirely agree on the “red line” which would trigger a military response, the report said that the Israelis are now suggesting a more limited attack than was previously debated. Continue Reading »

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| October 6, 2012
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What may be the end of a beautiful friendship

It began when Netanyahu wanted a unity gov’t and Livni refused, but Barak wanted to remain defense minister. Then for several years, they were inseparable, right until Barak realized that the elections were coming.

 

By Mati Tuchfeld

 

It is amazing how many people have been waiting for this moment. For four years they have been looking on, green with envy, at this unlikely, nearly mythical relationship between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak. They have been waiting with baited breath for this relationship to end badly. In the eyes of senior cabinet ministers, especially ones from Likud, the close ties between Netanyahu and Barak have brought almost nothing but calamity.

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| October 3, 2012
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What about the People of Iran ?

Op-ed: Netanyahu’s UN address was  an opportunity for the Iranian people to hear the truth

By A.B. Yehoshua

 

When Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a speech at the UN General Assembly, it is usually intended for three or four target audiences: First of all he is speaking to the American government and people; he is also addressing the US Jews and the representatives of countries that are more or less friendly to Israel – in Europe, South America and Asia; and, of course, he is also addressing to the Israeli public, although this public has many other opportunities to hear what he has to say. Continue Reading »

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| September 29, 2012
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White House reports Netanyahu & Obama ‘in full agreement’ on Iran’s nuclear program

Following a phone conversation between Netanyahu & Obama, the WH did not say whether Obama gave any ground on giving a ‘red line’ towards Iran.

Romney called Netanyahu afterwards.

 

 

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday expressed solidarity on the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, the White House said, amid signs of easing tensions over their differences on how to confront Tehran.

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the Oval Office, September 28, 2012. Photo by Official White House – Photo by Pete Souza

Obama, who opted not to meet Netanyahu on his U.S. Continue Reading »

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| September 27, 2012
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Israeli leader focuses on Iran’s ‘aggression’ while Palestinian leader accuses Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing’

“It’s not a question of whether Iran will get the bomb. The question is at what stage can we stop Iran from getting the bomb,” Netanyahu said.

By Michael Martinez, CNN

 

(CNN) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas asked the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday for nonmember observer status, one step up from the authority’s current position as a permanent observer.

Abbas was later followed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who criticized Abbas’ speech but focused more on excoriating Iran’s attempts to develop nuclear weapons.

Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, speaks during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 27, at U.N. headquarters in New York. The event unites more than 100 heads of state and government for high-level meetings on nuclear safety, regional conflicts, health and nutrition and environment issues.

Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, speaks during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 27, at U.N.

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| September 23, 2012
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Israel’s PM: Attack on IDF emphasizes importance of border fence

Prime Minister Netanyahu said IDF on Egyptian border prevented attack “that could have been much more deadly”

Sinai-based terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it was in response to anti-Islam film.

By HERB KEINON, REUTERS

 

Friday’s clash on the Israeli-Egyptian border that left one IDF soldier and three terrorists killed just proves how important was the decision a couple years ago to build the 24-kilometer fence along the Egyptian border that is now nearing completion, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting - Photo: Pool/Emil Salman

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting – Photo: Pool/Emil Salman

Netanyahu, speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, said the fence – and the IDF activities along the fence – prevent not only the entrance of illegal migrants, but also the infiltration of terrorist cells.

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| September 16, 2012
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Netanyahu & Obama Rumored to Meet as West Deploys in the Persian Gulf

Netanyahu & Obama will meet in an unannounced meeting, reported Sunday by the London Telegraph. Still no confirmation.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will meet on Sunday in an unannounced meeting, The London Telegraph reported Sunday. There has been no confirmation or denial from Washington – but the Prime Minister’s spokesman Mark Regev told Arutz Sheva on Sunday that the newspaper’s report they will meet on Sunday is “incorrect.”

Obama and Netanyahu at UN in September 2012

Obama and Netanyahu at UN in September 2012 – Reuters

Concerning a meeting in the near future, he issued a “no comment” response.

The reported meeting is to take place as 25 countries deploy warplanes and warships in the Persian Gulf (Strait of Hormuz) in annual maneuvers, in the largest exercise ever. Continue Reading »

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| September 11, 2012
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Intel Report of Updated Iranian Nuclear Progress Backs Up Israel’s Claims

A new intelligence report demonstrates how Iran is moving closer to nuclear capability and strengthens Israel’s position, which is bad timing for Obama.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

An Associated Press report that new intelligence reveals Iran is moving closer to nuclear capability strengthens Israel’s position and could not come at a worse time for United States President Barack Obama.

Qoms Nuclear Site

Qoms Nuclear Site
Israel news photo: NASA

The news agency said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concluded that Iran has made progress in calculating the destructive power of an atomic warhead, which presumably would be used as a threat to destroy Israel. Continue Reading »

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| August 26, 2012
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Abbas responds to Lieberman letter accusing Israel’s gov’t is destroying any chance for peace

Remarks by PA President during meeting with Israeli MKs comes after Lieberman suggestion to the Quartet’s foreign ministers, in which he called to replace Abbas as Palestinian chief.

By Barak Ravid

 

For the first time, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas responded on Sunday to Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s letter to the Quartet’s foreign ministers calling for general elections to replace him. The Quartet, made up of the United States, the United Nations, the European Union and Russia, is involved in mediating the Middle East peace process.

Mahmoud Abbas - Reuters - 5.8.2012

Mahmoud Abbas speaking to the media during a press event in the West Bank city of Ramallah August 5, 2012.

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| August 10, 2012
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Netanyahu & Barak advocate an attack this coming fall

Israeli daily reports PM & defense minister in favor of striking Tehran’s nuclear facilities before US elections despite IDF’s objections

By Ynet

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak advocate an attack of Iran‘s nuclear facilities in the upcoming fall, Yedioth Ahronoth’s senior commentators Nahum Barnea and Shimon Shiffer reported Friday.

נתניהו וברק. לא סומכים על אובמה (צילום: אליעד לוי)

Netanyahu, Barak. Attack in the fall? – Photo: Eliad Levy

According to Barnea and Shiffer, “Not a single state official or military official or even the president – supports an Israeli attack in Iran.”

The report stated that Netanyahu and Barak believe that setting back Iran’s nuclear project is worth the risk – while defense officials believe the opposite to be true. Continue Reading »

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| August 1, 2012
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Prime Minister & Defense Minister tell Panetta: Israel has the right to defend itself

Panetta arrives in Israel for quick visit to discuss the Israeli-American disagreements over whether to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

By Amos Hare

 

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta arrived in Israel last night for a brief visit that will focus on the American-Israeli dispute over whether to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak plan to stress that Israel reserves the right to defend itself, and to make its own decision on whether to attack.

Another major topic of discussion will be efforts to prevent Syria’s chemical weapons from reaching Lebanon.

Iran's heavy water nuclear facilities near the central city of Arak

Iran’s heavy water nuclear facilities near the central city of Arak – Photo by AP /ISNA,Hamid Foroutan

A senior government official told Haaretz that even if Jerusalem attacks Iran over Washington’s objections, he doesn’t think the United States will turn its back on Israel. Continue Reading »

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