Benjamin Netanyahu once styled himself as the polished English-speaking statesman who brought Israel honor abroad. Today, he is an object of ridicule in satire, late-night shows and on social media
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Benjamin Netanyahu once styled himself as the polished English-speaking statesman who brought Israel honor abroad. Today, he is an object of ridicule in satire, late-night shows and on social media
11:04 AM • May 25 2026 IDT
In recent months, Benjamin Netanyahu has begun to appear outside Israel not only as a prime minister in the news but also as a punchline. The name "Netanyahu" no longer necessarily requires explanation on late-night shows, in stand-up routines or in Instagram reels. It is enough to signify war, power, manipulation, Trump, Gaza and Iran – sometimes in a sentence, sometimes in a single word.
The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.
Justices question whether members of Katz-appointed advisory committee entered Army Radio review with fixed views against station.
According to Liberman, the government must “come to its senses” and make “real decisions” rather than continue what he described as an unclear military approach in the North.
The US is pushing for firm, up-front commitments on Iran's part for the future of its nuclear program, the mediators said, while Iran is focused on relief from the US's sanctions and asset freezes.