Benjamin Netanyahu

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Latest MEF Articles

Showing the 12 most recent of 1,242 MEF articles naming Benjamin Netanyahu, the earliest dated January 1, 2005.

Daily Readout Items

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• October 13, 2026 Entekhab reported that, according to diplomatic sources, Netanyahu, with US mediation, sought Saudi approval for Israeli military action against the Houthis and that bin Salman vetoed the plan. Readout item
• October 11, 2026 Anadolu reported that Israeli media said Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu recently held intensive discussions about possible military action targeting Iran. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Ynet quoted the head of the Shin Bet on Sept. 23 saying the security situation is "severe and different," and quoted Prime Minister Netanyahu stating "The goal - calming." Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Iran International quoted Benjamin Netanyahu as warning Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed that Tehran is preparing to attack in the coming weeks. Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Maariv reported Netanyahu presented intelligence to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed alleging Iran renewed nuclear weapons efforts, with a senior Saudi security official also present. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Qatar Prime Minister Muhammed bin Abdurrahman Al Sani said Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is a "war criminal". Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Israel Hayom quoted Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani saying he was 'updated half an hour before the strikes in Iran' and calling Netanyahu a 'war criminal'. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Arutz 7 reported that CNN said Prime Minister Netanyahu presented new Israeli intelligence to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed on Iran's nuclear activities. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Al-Akhbar reported that Netanyahu's Abu Dhabi trip revealed Gulf initiatives concerning the Yemen conflict and Saudi efforts to find an exit. Readout item
• September 29, 2026 Israel Hayom reported that two Gulf diplomatic sources said senior representatives of at least two countries without ties attended Netanyahu's meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed. Readout item
• September 29, 2026 Ynet reported that former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar said the prime minister ignored his warnings, claimed "an unrestrained reality-detached incitement campaign", and said he will file a defamation suit. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Al-Ahram published an analysis framing the October 27 Israeli elections as opening a complex alliance contest between Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot amid regional calculations. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Anadolu reported Israeli press accounts that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the UAE and met President Muhammed bin Zayid Al Nahyan. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Ynet reported the Wall Street Journal confirmed Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel phoned Netanyahu days before October 7 after two earlier warnings, the prime minister's office did not respond. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Israel Hayom reported the prime minister's office denied that Netanyahu spoke with the head of Egyptian intelligence despite the Wall Street Journal's account of a call before October 7. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 Al-Quds reported that several UN delegations walked out during Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech, triggering a diplomatic row at the United Nations. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 N12 reported that Michael Eisenberg, Netanyahu's representative, met Qatar envoy Ali al-Thawadi a day before the prime minister's UN address to discuss implementing the Trump plan in Gaza. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Davar reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu is slated to address the UN General Assembly at 21:00 and will emphasize Iran, its nuclear program and efforts to advance violent extremism globally. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Anadolu reported that thousands demonstrated against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York at the United Nations 81st General Assembly over Gaza violence, policies in Palestinian areas, and displacement measures. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Al-Bayan reported Netanyahu responded to delegations walking out at the UN, placing Iran at the center of his speech and defending strikes against Iran. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Turkey replied to Netanyahu's UN speech at the third secretary level, saying it "categorically rejects" accusations against Turkey and President Erdoğan. Readout item
• September 24, 2026 Express Urdu reported that delegations from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar among others walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly. Readout item
• September 20, 2026 Ynet reported AMAN and the Shin Bet warned since 2019 that funds from Qatar, about 40%-50% of Hamas's military budget, were being channeled to its military wing. Readout item
• September 17, 2026 Ynet reported that Aman and Shin Bet warned as early as 2019 that funds from Qatar were flowing to Hamas' military wing, later estimating 40%-50% of its budget came from those channels. Readout item