Benjamin Netanyahu

'Five IDF Divisions, five months': Netanyahu's Gaza occupation plan to defeat Hamas - exclusive

The plan will likely be approved on Thursday, cabinet ministers told the 'Post,' adding that "the real question is what version of the plan will ultimately be approved."

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.
Activists attend a protest demanding an end to the war in Gaza, and against the humanitarian crises there, outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2025.

Major Diaspora philanthropists call on Netanyahu to end war and aid Gaza, in mass open letter

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz attend a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this month. Now is not the time to rush headlong into a ceasefire with Hamas, the writer argues.

'It is his right, duty to express his opinion': Katz defends Zamir in response to PM's son

Israeli soldiers work next to military vehicles near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel July 29 2025.

Cabinet expected to approve Gaza occupation, Hamas calls for global protests


Security cabinet to discuss potential full Gaza takeover

During the meeting, tensions flared between Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

'Professional over political': Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

Sa’ar wrote that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir “is required to express his professional opinion clearly and unequivocally to the political echelon.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir

If former Israeli security chiefs say Gaza war needs to end, maybe we should listen - comment

Israel's most seasoned security veterans pleaded with US President Donald Trump to use his influence to compel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza.

 Tamir Pardo, Former Director of Mossad attends a rally against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, at Habima Square, March 18, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Netanyahu discusses Gaza occupation, Hostages in medical emergency

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Israelis protest in support of Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, and to demand the end of the war in Gaza and release of all hostages, outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem August 4, 2025.

Netanyahu working to resolve tensions, mediate between US, Russia - report

Tensions have risen between Russia and the US in recent days due to Trump's decision to send nuclear submarines to the area over the weekend.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a call with US President Joe Biden following Iran's attack on Israel. April 14, 2024.

'Considering all options': Netanyahu to rule on Gaza occupation, hostages in cabinet meeting

Witkoff and Netanyahu agreed on a "broad consensus that a deal must include all the hostages" during the former's recent visit to Israel, one Israeli official told the 'Post.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Sa'ar calls for hostage release at UN, Netanyahu to discuss full Gaza occupation

Five wanted terrorists captured in West Bank raids • UN to hold emergency session for hostages • Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to the media as he arrives at the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025

Netanyahu: Cabinet to issue IDF new directives to achieve Gaza war goals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also announced new plans to renovate Israel's southern Hamas-struck communities.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

A-G: Gov't dismissal of chief prosecutor while PM on criminal trial is illegal

The government is slated today to push through a final vote to dismiss Baharav-Miara. What will likely happen next is that the High Court of Justice will provide a judicial review of the decision.

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara attends a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in April. Israeli democracy is actually shockingly half-baked, the writer argues.

IDF intercepts rocket launched from Yemen, sirens sound in central Israel

Hostage families prepare to launch flotilla to Gaza • Outgoing FADC chair Edelstein reveals conscription law draft • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.

'We can't allow it': Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

Demonstrators gathered to support the attorney-general and call the government's decision a “political and illegal attempt to remove her by those seeking to dismantle Israeli democracy.”

Thousands of people gathered to protest the possible firing of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara, August 3, 2025.