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As with Trump, Netanyahu's only concern is the bottom line. And with American Jews distracted or too weary, he may make it out unscathed yet again

Netanyahu's unprecedented request for a pre-conviction pardon raises complex legal questions, especially without admitting guilt. Here is how the process works, the arguments he is making, the precedents he cites, and why Israel's High Court is unlikely to approve it

Washington is making a massive effort to forge a new reality in Lebanon and perhaps it believes that an Israeli show of seriousness can lift negotiations out of the quagmire But Israeli attacks are also connected to other fronts - and appear to be aimed at deflecting fire from Netanyahu's failures

Amid Israel's tensions with the Biden administration over the Gaza war, the Israeli prime minister met with U.S. politicians, including Mike Johnson and Lindsey Graham, who pushed Congress to sanction the ICC over Netanyahu's arrest warrant. The diary also notes a call with the UAE president and seven meetings with Tony Blair, now set to lead Gaza's reconstruction

Syria condemned Netanyahu's visit as a violation of its sovereignty, while Qatar denounced Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon that killed and wounded dozens, calling for urgent regional and international action to uphold cease-fire agreements and prevent further escalation

What many failed to understand was that the 'Histadrut' labor federation had long ceased to be a socialist power base associated with the political left. Instead, it had become a body representing many powerful workers' committees aligned with Netanyahu's right-wing Likud

The court also rejected a request by Netanyahu's attorney to be relieved of representing him due to the large number of hearings. The prime minister is expected to testify three times per week in his corruption trial, one of which was moved from Sunday due to weekly cabinet meetings

The attorneys argue that the judges' decision to increase the frequency of hearings in Netanyahu's case from three per week to four is disproportionate. Meanwhile, a Likud lawmaker called to halt the trial altogether

A woman who charged a member of Netanyahu's party with rape has vanished in Russia. The Israeli PM himself is managing a trial in which key witnesses who have retracted their testimony are rewarded by his Likud party. A former senior law enforcement official admits: 'Undoubtedly, we've been deterred'

The letter, drafted by Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman and signed by all of Likud's ministers, stated that Netanyahu's criminal trial is a 'prosecution against an entire camp within the nation.' Sara told ministers that 'Trump also requested it,' according to Israel's public news broadcaster

The first government meeting after the war will focus on renaming it – not establishing an official state inquiry – reflecting Netanyahu's malicious campaign to rewrite history. The war served his personal and political interests, at the cost of thousands of lives and Israel's international reputation

Sources in the Justice Ministry say the bill is part of a broader campaign by Netanyahu's coalition to exempt him from the rule of law, and pave the way for President Isaac Herzog to pardon him

Netanyahu's choice to head the Israeli security service, David Zini, who began his tenure this month, met on the eve of his appointment with a Shin Bet reservist suspected of leaking secret information, who is now facing criminal charges

As the Knesset opens its final session before elections, Netanyahu's coalition is preparing a legislative blitz – from renewed efforts to weaken the legal system and enshrine Haredi draft exemptions to advancing West Bank sovereignty – while a weakened opposition braces for battle

Netanyahu's crusade to rewrite history will be on display in the Knesset on Monday during a festive session with Trump. The prime minister will claim he heroically withstood pressures from home and abroad, but U.S. pressure left him no choice but to concede

Netanyahu's unequivocal support for Trump's proposal has divided both his allies and his opponents, with many in both camps doubtful the plan will be carried out – whether due to Hamas' unwillingness to agree to a deal, or because the prime minister would cave to far-right ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Nissim Vaturi of Netanyahu's Likud was not subject to criminal investigation for alleged incitement to violence against Palestinians, despite his repeated calls to 'burn Gaza,' the attorney general and state prosecutor decided last May

Netanyahu's speech consisted entirely of recycled talking points that have been repeated ad nauseam in recent months and offered no new statements about the future of the war in Gaza, once again demonstrating that he has no message for the world and is completely dependent on the White House

The IDF's Southern Command was ordered to engage in what senior officers describe as 'psychological warfare' by blasting Netanyahu's speech on speakers attached to trucks. 'No one understands the military benefit here,' a senior officer said. Hostage families slammed Netanyahu, calling the decision 'a total gimmick'

The U.S. President's plan apparently addresses reality on the ground, but giving the PA a foothold in Gaza and ending the war will endanger Netanyahu's coalition ■ At a certain point, pressure from the Gulf states may tip the scales at the White House ■ And the abuse of Palestinians in the West Bank is not a coincidence, but implementation of a clear plan