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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party held internal elections to select candidates for the October 27 general election, navigating a competitive political landscape where the right-wing party confronts tightening race prospects.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan as a 'con job' following Khan's dismissal over sexual misconduct allegations. The move comes as Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant.
New York's mayor has clarified that municipal authorities lack the power to execute the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, deferring responsibility to federal officials.
Benjamin Netanyahu's office has strongly criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for suggesting he might pursue the Israeli PM's arrest during a forthcoming United Nations gathering in New York.
Benjamin Netanyahu's government is accelerating passage of controversial bills before the Israeli parliament dissolves ahead of elections scheduled in four months, sparking intense opposition backlash.