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'Fake news,' Netanyahu denies White House wrote apology given to Qatar's PM

The Prime Minister’s Office rejected a Politico report claiming the White House drafted Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar, calling it “fake news” and asserting the remarks were written solely by his team.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet in the White House, September 29, 2025.
Mahmoud Salameh, an Israeli citizen who was imprisoned in Jordan for three months, returns to Israel, October 1, 2025.

Israeli citizen imprisoned in Jordan for three months returns to Israel

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid hold a joint press conference at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 20, 2022.

Naftali Bennett to impose limit on prime minister's tenure if elected

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025

Man arrested for threatening to kill Netanyahu


No. 18: Mikhail Mishustin: Russia's PM, Putin's most trusted problem-solver

The son of a Jewish father from Polotsk, Mikhail Mishustin has risen to become Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most trusted administrator and problem-solver.

Mikhail Mishustin.

'Qatargate' hearing opens with appeal to prevent Urich from returning to PMO

In the “Qatargate” case, Urich, along with other individuals, is suspected of working for a pro-Qatar lobbying effort while simultaneously advising Netanyahu allegedly to improve Qatar’s image.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

'Prime Minister, you chose war over a deal': Hostage families protest outside of PM's residence

Later, US President Trump posted a picture of a banner reading "President Trump, save the hostages now!" from protests at Hostages' Square. 

Israeli police forces remove protesters outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, during a demonstration against the ongoing war and amid calls for the release of the hostages, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu: Remove breach-of-trust clause, no special treatment for Milchan

PM stands on difference between advise, regulatory, and administrative actions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial resumes amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, and the IDF's invasion into Gaza City.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

Algeria names Sifi Ghrieb as prime minister, announces new government

Ghrieb’s emphasis on economic advancement signals that Algeria’s government will prioritize stability and growth as it navigates regional and domestic pressures. 

A man stands behind the curtain in a polling booth during the presidential election in Algiers, Algeria September 7, 2024.

Belgium's PM de Wever slams Flanders Festival for cancelling Israeli Lahav Shani’s performance

Belgian PM De Wever condemns Flanders Festival for canceling Shani's performance due to Israeli ties, reaffirming anti-antisemitism stance.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever with conducter Lahav Shani at the performance of the the Münchner Philharmoniker in Essen on Saturday September 13th, 2025.

Prime Minister's Residence security guard sexually harassed female coworkers, court finds

A security guard at the Prime Minister's Residence inappropriately touched and filmed his female coworkers without their consent, a court ruling revealed.

Security guards stand at the entrance of the then-prime minister's residence in Jerusalem, November 9, 2017; illustrative.

Comptroller's fourth Oct. 7 probe lays blame on Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gallant for civilian front

Bureaucracy, unrealized decisions, and a failure of management on civilian affairs during wartime are among the failures of the government unveiled by the State Comptroller.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on May 12, 2025.

High Court nixes Wednesday hearing on government's firing of A-G, upholds freeze on dismissal

Panel urges lawmakers to cancel decision, return to traditional model set by Shamgar Commission.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

Israel considers exchanging Mt. Dov in exchange for Syria giving up claims to Golan Heights - KAN

The report noted that the trade talks halted after several Syrian Druze civilians were killed in Sweida last month. The Prime Minister's Office denied the report, calling it "fake news."

 IDF operating in Mount Dov area, published November 23, 2024