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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Netanyahu’s war on Iran was a pitch for Israel’s future, and it failed
Netanyahu has staked Israel's economic future on becoming a Mediterranean trade hub to replace the Strait of Hormuz. The war on Iran was supposed to make that possible, but it consumed the fiscal space, U.S. backing, and Gulf capital needed for it.
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Sada Elbalad
· Jun 27, 2026
Netanyahu: Understandings with Lebanon Mark a Strategic Shift & Shatter Iran’s Axis
Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the recent understandings with Beirut represent a strategic shift in the regional conflict, stating: We are shattering Iran's terror axis, and we are also shattering its political axis in the region.
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Netanyahu Says Iran ‘Was on the Verge’ of Building a Nuke
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Newsmax Tuesday that the war Israel and the United States are involved with against Iran happened in part because Iran was “on the verge of making nuclear weapons.” Netanyahu told “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” that the timing was close. “We pushed that immediate threat away. We destroyed []...Click to read more
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
56.4% of Israelis say Netanyahu failed in Iran war, new poll finds
Survey finds majority of Israelis view Netanyahu’s handling of war with Iran unsuccessful
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 25, 2026
US Iran Deal Threatens Netanyahu’s Political Standing and Regional Influence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing political and diplomatic challenges following the U.S. Iran peace framework, which critics say has weakened one of the central pillars of his leadership: his ability to shape Washington’s policy toward Tehran. For decades, Netanyahu built his political reputation on maintaining close ties with successive U.S. administrations and [] The post US Iran Deal Threatens Netanyahu’s Political Standing and Regional Influence appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 21, 2026
Netanyahu responds to Trump: 'What would the US do?'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells JNS International Policy Summit that Israel shattered Iran’s terror axis, changed its security doctrine, and will continue fighting antisemitism worldwide.
The Hill
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump gets his deal, but Netanyahu gets a nightmare
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Related coverage for "Netanyahu’s war on Iran was a pitch for Israel’s future, and it failed": Sada Elbalad — Netanyahu: Understandings with Lebanon Mark a Strategic Shift & Shatter Iran’s Axis. Off The Press — Netanyahu Says Iran ‘Was on the Verge’ of Building a Nuke. Anadolu Agency — 56.4% of Israelis say Netanyahu failed in Iran war, new poll finds. Modern Diplomacy — US Iran Deal Threatens Netanyahu’s Political Standing and Regional Influence. Arutz Sheva — Netanyahu responds to Trump: 'What would the US do?'. The Hill — Trump gets his deal, but Netanyahu gets a nightmare