This is the Forward’s coverage of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister and an influential figure in Israeli politics.
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News He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza
Barry Rosen opens up about Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli captives and his 444 days of darkness
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Culture Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’
Pro-Hamas rhetoric drew condemnation by Kamala Harris during protest in DC, but it represents few protesters
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Politics Kamala Harris condemns antisemitic slogans among protesters of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech
The statement is Harris’ first on antisemitism since she launched her bid this week for the presidency
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Opinion Netanyahu’s speech proved it’s time for the U.S. to stop enabling him
The Israeli prime minister is bad news for both Israelis and Palestinians and no partner for Americans
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Fast Forward As Netanyahu vows to ‘bring them home,’ six hostage family members are arrested for protesting at his speech
They wore T-shirts calling for a deal to free their relatives. At least one was charged with ‘obstructing Congress’
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Fact Check Netanyahu misrepresented MIT president’s response to ‘genocide’ question
Israeli prime minister also accuses campus protesters of being financed by Iran and burning American flags
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News Ridiculing pro-Palestinian protesters, Netanyahu addresses Congress
Netanyahu dismissed concerns about Israel’s military campaign and the high number of civilian casualties
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Fast Forward Yes, that is Elon Musk sitting with Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife at the Capitol
Billionaire Elon Musk sat near the wife of Benjamin Netanyahu as he was delivering a speech to Congress about Israel, Gaza, Palestine, Iran
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