This is the Forward’s coverage of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister and an influential figure in Israeli politics.
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Fast Forward Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event
“The soul of Israel cannot survive,” Dekel-Chen said in a speech notable for its typically apolitical host
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Opinion A year after Oct. 7, Israel has the chance to remake its future — for better or worse
This war has been devastating. It's also created a rare opportunity for peace
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Opinion Netanyahu delivered fire and brimstone at the UN — but who was he trying to impress?
It appears Israel's prime minister was aiming for an audience of one
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Fast Forward Netanyahu, blasting UN as antisemitic, offers vision for peace rooted in Saudi deal
In a speech before the General Assembly, the Israeli prime minister said normalization with Saudi Arabia would be a ‘true pivot of history’
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News Analysis: Netanyahu will address the United Nations. Here’s why it’s his favorite stage.
Netanyahu has delivered at least 12 speeches at the United Nations. Here’s what he wants to achieve with the next.
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Opinion Get ready for an extraordinary example of Netanyahu’s wanton corruption
Israel's prime minister has a habit of using taxpayers' money to fund pricey vacations — under the guise of observing Shabbat
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Opinion A daring attack on Hezbollah may reveal Israel’s strengths — and its most terrifying weakness
Israel has once more demonstrated the superiority of its intelligence and military technology — and the buffoonery of its leader
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News New documentary ‘The Bibi Files’ paints an unflattering portrait of Netanyahu. Will Israelis ever see it?
Built around leaked police interrogation footage, the film has already faced legal challenges from Netanyahu
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