Benjamin Netanyahu

'Madmen of Tehran'

Israeli Ambassador vows Iran won't dictate terms of truce

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rejects claims of a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, calling the coordination historic.

The jets were waiting

How Trump intervened to halt Israel’s attack in Iran

Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.

Netanyahu to ministers: It's best to coordinate with the US

A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.

'Israel will be alone'

Trump reveals dramatic call with Netanyahu over Iran

President Donald Trump said he urged Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict with Iran and claimed he helped limit an Israeli strike.

Netanyahu

'If Iran attacks again, we'll respond with force'

After the announcement that Israel and Iran will not continue their mutual attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement.

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Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call with Trump

A US official tells Axios Trump urged Netanyahu to skip retaliation against Iran and allow time for diplomacy, and Netanyahu “pseudo agreed".

'I call the shots'

Trump: Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots."

Marc Zell:

'Trump is outmaneuvering Iran, not stopping Netanyahu'

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, rejects reports that Trump ordered Netanyahu not to retaliate for the latest Iranian missile launches.

Following Iranian barrages

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

'We are very close to a deal'

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Trump tells Channel 12 News he will be calling Netanyahu to urge against retaliating after Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to strike Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahieh suburb after the terrorist organization launched missiles into Israel.

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting:

Israel controls over 60% of the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting with an update on Israel's operations against terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and Lebanon.

PM appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as National Security Council director

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben Ezra as Director of the National Security Council (NSC) and National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Netanyahu to Cabinet:

Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu told the Cabinet that the Lebanon ceasefire is not finalized due to Hezbollah opposition, but that the diplomatic route is preferred.

Netanyahu

'What you saw in the south will be seen in the north'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his team held a meeting in Shlomi with local authority leaders from the Confrontation Line Forum.

Netanyahu's new military secretary

PM informs Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of his decision to appoint Brigadier General Markizeno as his next military secretary.

Bennett lashes out

'The Comptroller’s appointment will be overturned'

"Together" party leader Naftali Bennett blasts the government over the vote on the election of the State Comptroller, claiming the appointment is bound to be disqualified.

'Shouting call' with Trump

Netanyahu responds: “There are arguments even in good families"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reports of a particularly tense “shouting call" between him and President Donald Trump during an interview with CNBC.

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Trump appears to confirm tense call with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump appeared to confirm reports of a heated conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he reportedly expressed frustration over Israeli military actions and used unusually blunt language.

Netanyahu:

'We will solve the drone threat, our best minds are mobilized'

During the approval of a 13-billion-shekel revitalization package for the north, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges that Israel would find a solution to the ongoing drone threat.

Nice North you have there. It’d be a shame if you lost it.

Extortion as a diplomatic strategy. Opinion.

Ehud Barak

“Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Mossad chief at farewell event:

'Toppling the regime in Iran is our duty to future generations'

At a ceremony marking the end of his tenure, David Barnea praises Mossad’s wartime accomplishments and expresses confidence in his successor, Roman Gofman, says, 'the return of the hostages remains the achievement I value most.'

'You're f***ing crazy'

The difficult call between Trump and Netanyahu

Axios reports that Trump fiercely berated Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, forcing Israel to cancel its planned Beirut strikes.

'Thank you Bibi!'

Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for canceling a Beirut raid, expresses hope the new truce lasts "for eternity".

Netanyahu after call with Trump

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to cease all attacks after speaking with Netanyahu, stopping a strike on Hezbollah stronghold.

Deri issues ultimatum to Netanyahu

The Shas faction sent a sharply worded ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: advance the Basic Law on Torah Study, or we will not vote for any other legislation.

Netanyahu: Dahieh will not be out of bounds

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hezbollah is on the run, vowing Hezbollah will not be allowed to attack northern Israel while its headquarters remains untouched.

Netanyahu: Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati was a brave commando fighter

Prime Minister Netanyahu mourns Maglan fighter Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, who fell in battle after IDF forces took control of the Beaufort ridge.

Netanyahu:

IDF will strike in Beirut following Hezbollah violations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greenlights strikes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut following death of IDF soldier, repeated and increased fire from Lebanon.

The man behind Arrow 3

Shmuel Ben-Ezra appointed as National Security Council head

Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben-Ezra, a former Shin Bet division chief and Arrow 3 project leader, to head the National Security Council.

'We will complete the mission'

Netanyahu: Conquest of Beaufort is a dramatic step

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel 'returned to Beaufort Castle, we are stronger than ever.'

Minister Wasserlauf warns

Residents of north on verge of collapse

Yitzhak Wasserlauf sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning of the potential collapse of Israel’s northern border communities.

Netanyahu: Our forces have crossed the Litani

During a visit to the northern border, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF troops have crossed Lebanon's Litani River: “We are dealing Hezbollah a crushing blow."

Watch: Netanyahu visits Hashmonaim Brigade

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits haredi Hashmonaim Brigade, tells soldiers he hopes future haredi IDF Chief of Staff will emerge from their ranks.

Netanyahu:

'Rotem always acted with dedication and sensitivity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'

Outrage in Montreal

Trump, Netanyahu, and Ben Gvir hung in effigy by extremists

Montreal police are investigating after an anti-Israel group hung effigies of Netanyahu and Ben Gvir in nooses.

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Security source says Israel has confirmed the elimination of Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, in Gaza.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet

'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

Grunis Committee reapproves Mossad chief appointment

The Grunis Committee again determined it supports the appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief.

Will United Torah Judaism cooperate in replacing Netanyahu?

UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.

Netanyahu: We'll strike Hezbollah even harder

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the threat of explosive drones and the campaign against Hezbollah: "We need to increase our blows and our strength."

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

President Herzog halts review of Netanyahu's pardon request

President Isaac Herzog has decided to freeze all further review regarding the official pardon request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tears in the PM's office

Netanyahu moved by children who experienced social ostracism

Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.

Netanyahu's secret plan to disqualify Ra'am

A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.

Netanyahu: Trump and I agree Iran must never go nuclear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.

With 240m followers:

Netanyahu's video goes viral

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.

Netanyahu: Conversion is a national mission

Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'

PM, Katz on eastern border

“Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"

Trump:

Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do

President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.

Iranian parliament weighs €50 million bounty on Trump, Netanyahu

Iran is reportedly considering a €50 million bounty on President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

'Overwhelmed with threats’

Pollard explains why he dropped Knesset bid

In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.

Report

Netanyahu and Herzog held secret meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting at the President's residence about six months ago, arriving in a camouflaged vehicle. Herzog's office denies the allegations.

Netanyahu praises soldiers for stopping Gaza flotilla

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir watched from the Navy command bunker as forces intercepted a flotilla seeking to breach the Gaza naval blockade.

Eurovision:

Netanyahu congratulates Noam Bettan: 'Amazing victory'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest and won the impressive second place.