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Secret Abu Dhabi meeting

Report: Netanyahu's unusual request from UAE President

AP reports Netanyahu secretly met UAE President bin Zayed to seek a denial of claims he had warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack before October 7.

Report: Netanyahu's unusual request from UAE President

Report:

Egypt’s intelligence chief called Netanyahu days before October 7

The Wall Street Journal reports that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Netanyahu about the possibility of an impending Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023 massacre.

Egypt’s intelligence chief called Netanyahu days before October 7

Secret trip

Netanyahu meets with UAE President

Channel 12 reports Netanyahu secretly flew to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed; the Prime Minister's Office has not commented.

Netanyahu meets with UAE President

Report:

Israel preparing international legal case against Erdogan

Israel is reportedly compiling a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on his treatment of the Kurds and his ties to Hamas.

Israel preparing international legal case against Erdogan

Chabad to Netanyahu: ‘Bring light into the darkness’

Chabad-Lubavitch delegation presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the Four Species and the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings, offering encouragement ahead of his address to the UN General Assembly.

Chabad to Netanyahu: ‘Bring light into the darkness’

Mystery in the sewers: Two arrested near Netanyahu’s NYC hotel

NYPD investigates whether three men emerging from a sewer near Netanyahu’s hotel posed a security threat.

Mystery in the sewers: Two arrested near Netanyahu’s NYC hotel

At Oct. 1 meeting

NYT: Netanyahu did not mention UAE warning of Hamas attack

The New York Times reports Netanyahu did not mention an alleged UAE warning about a planned Hamas attack during a key security meeting days before Oct. 7.

NYT: Netanyahu did not mention UAE warning of Hamas attack

Netanyahu:

'Israel’s economy is thriving; Smotrich has a hand in it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu testified to good cooperation with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and praised him for Israel’s economic situation. 'Our economy is thriving after three years of war.'

'Israel’s economy is thriving; Smotrich has a hand in it'

Netanyahu: “Hamas will try to disrupt the elections"

One month before the elections, the Prime Minister addresses concerns over a surprise Hamas attack on the eve of the vote and dismisses rumors of a plea bargain in his trial.

Netanyahu: “Hamas will try to disrupt the elections"

'Join Isaac Accords, oppose ICC'

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders in New York

Netanyahu meets the leaders of Paraguay, Panama and Bolivia in New York, urges them to join the Isaac Accords and oppose the International Criminal Court.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders in New York

Netanyahu to Milei:

'You are one of the great leaders of our time'

Netanyahu meets Argentina’s President on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, thanks him for his support for Israel.

'You are one of the great leaders of our time'

'Baseless lies'

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of spreading “baseless lies" after the Prime Minister criticizes him during his UN speech.

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism

Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"

As Netanyahu entered the UN hall, bereaved father Itzik Bontzel stood and called out “Am Yisrael Chai": “I shouted loudly for all the nations of the world to hear."

Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"

Netanyahu at UN:

We're going to win. We have no other choice

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly, focusing on Israel’s security, its enemies, antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish State.

We're going to win. We have no other choice

Danon reveals to Arutz Sheva

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Israel’s ambassador to the UN talks with Arutz Sheva about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brief visit to New York, marking Iran as a central topic in his remarks and addressing sharp criticism of Israel.

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

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Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech

Netanyahu arrives for an unusually brief US visit, heading directly to the UN for his address and meetings with world leaders before returning to Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his silence on Iran’s president while repeatedly calling Netanyahu a “war criminal."

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at UN

Together party chairman Naftali Bennett urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use his address at the United Nations General Assembly to formally declare Qatar an enemy state.

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at UN

Land, speak, leave:

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu, Liberman clash over Jordan plan for Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands Yisrael Beytenu chair MK Avigdor Liberman retract proposal for Jordan to administer Areas A and B; Liberman fires back.

Netanyahu, Liberman clash over Jordan plan for Judea and Samaria

IDF eliminates Hamas finance chief in Gaza

Hamas finance chief Muhammad Abu Alwan eliminated in Khan Yunis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announce.

IDF eliminates Hamas finance chief in Gaza

Rabbi Schneier blasts Mamdani:

'He is the architect of antisemitism in New York'

Rabbi Marc Schneier accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling antisemitism after Mamdani again called Netanyahu an “architect of genocide."

'He is the architect of antisemitism in New York'

'Ignorance is no excuse'

Netanyahu’s office blasts Macron

Netanyahu’s office condemns French President who claimed Hamas has “never been very active" in Judea and Samaria: Just two days ago, a French citizen was murdered in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu’s office blasts Macron

PM to Shakron family:

'The terrorist might be executed'

Netanyahu tells slain victim’s son: 'His case could be the first to invoke the death penalty law for terrorists.'

'The terrorist might be executed'

Netanyahu warns Mamdani:

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Netanyahu blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his accusations against Israel and vows to “tell the truth" about him during his upcoming UN address.

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again

'A war criminal and architect of a horrific genocide'

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani again calls Netanyahu a “war criminal" ahead of the Prime Minister’s UN visit, but again acknowledges he lacks authority to arrest him.

'A war criminal and architect of a horrific genocide'

On Eve of Yom Kippur

Netanyahu prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers

The Prime Minister participated in the main Selichot service at the Western Wall and prayed for the well-being of IDF soldiers and security forces. Captivity survivors were greeted with cheers from the crowd.

Netanyahu prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers

UAE denies report

No warning was conveyed to Netanyahu

An official in Abu Dhabi denied a report claiming that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of a Hamas attack before October 7.

No warning was conveyed to Netanyahu

'Will bring down the right"

Netanyahu hints against voting for Winter

Netanyahu alluded to Ofer Winter and warned: “You must not vote for a party that will not cross the electoral threshold or that will transfer votes to Liberman."

Netanyahu hints against voting for Winter

Netanyahu

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses ISA outstanding personnel ceremony, says Israel is settling accounts with October 7 terrorists and warns: “No one is immune. We will reach all of you."

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NAZA controversy:

Netanyahu unveils bills targeting those who ‘slander’ IDF troops

Netanyahu announces bills to revoke citizenship from those who slander IDF soldiers and increase potential defamation damages twentyfold following NAZA controversy.

Netanyahu unveils bills targeting those who ‘slander’ IDF troops

‘A big lie’:

Netanyahu rejects claims of Christian persecution

At memorial ceremony for fallen Arabic-speaking Christian IDF soldiers, Netanyahu rejects claims Israel persecutes minorities and calls the country an ‘island of tolerance.’

Netanyahu rejects claims of Christian persecution

Rom Braslavski

'I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and admitted that despite their disagreements, he is very apprehensive about giving his vote to the left.

'I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here'

Ayelet Shaked: “Netanyahu needs to go"

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked criticized Netanyahu: “He bears both responsibility and blame for October 7," and offered her prediction for the elections.

Ayelet Shaked: “Netanyahu needs to go"

Netanyahu's secret promise to Ben Gvir and Gotliv

Report: Fearing a loss of Likud voters to Otzma Yehudit, the Prime Minister held clarification talks with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Tally Gotliv.

Netanyahu's secret promise to Ben Gvir and Gotliv

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Netanyahu hails the destruction of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and warns that any renewed attack on Israel will be met with even heavier blows.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Netanyahu seeks more defense funding; Lapid sets condition

Netanyahu asked to increase the defense budget. Lapid said he would support the move but demanded that it not be funded through tax increases. Likud responded with criticism.

Netanyahu seeks more defense funding; Lapid sets condition

Netanyahu on 9/11:

'There is no ‘yes, but’ when it comes to terrorism'

Netanyahu marks 25 years since 9/11, draws parallel with October 7 massacre: 'We will never bow to terrorism. We will never surrender to evil.'

'There is no ‘yes, but’ when it comes to terrorism'

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah

Netanyahu prays at the Western Wall

Hours before Rosh Hashanah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Western Wall to pray. Watch.

Netanyahu prays at the Western Wall

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All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

The IDF dismantled Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge on Thursday evening. “Any attempt to harm our civilians and our forces will be met with force."

All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

Netanyahu:

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

Speaking at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledges Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains Prime Minister.

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

Following Haaretz report

Netanyahu demands investigation of journalists

Likud demands an investigation into the newspaper and three of its writers over allegations that senior PA official Mohammed Dahlan was involved in the publication of a false report.

Netanyahu demands investigation of journalists

PM at Hermon summit

'We won't allow a terror army to establish itself on our border'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Mount Hermon summit with the defense minister. “The main task is to defeat the terror regime in Iran. We are close to achieving that."

'We won't allow a terror army to establish itself on our border'

Attempt to throw Netanyahu under the bus

An allegation from anonymous sources in a book released for maximum marketing sales is ugly stuff. Opinion.

Attempt to throw Netanyahu under the bus

Netanyahu threatens lawsuit over Haaretz report

Netanyahu rejected the claim that the UAE had warned him ahead of the October 7th massacre.

Netanyahu threatens lawsuit over Haaretz report

UAE refuses to comment on report it warned about October 7

The UAE government would not confirm or deny that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack in September 2023.

UAE refuses to comment on report it warned about October 7

Gideon Sa'ar:

Israel's response to UK - closing British Consulate in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Sa’ar announces closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures against UK sanctions.

Israel's response to UK - closing British Consulate in Jerusalem

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan issue joint statement calling for investigation following report that the UAE President warned Netanyahu over a week before October 7.

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Netanyahu may dump Ben-Gvir after the election

A senior Netanyahu adviser reportedly believes the prime minister could seek a coalition without Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Netanyahu may dump Ben-Gvir after the election

Mother of last hostage joins Likud slate

Talik Gvili, mother of fallen Yassam officer and former captive Ran Gvili, joins Likud’s Knesset slate.

Mother of last hostage joins Likud slate

Netanyahu picks IDF reservist who lost both legs for Likud slate

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both legs fighting in Gaza and later lit Israel’s Torch of Healing and Rehabilitation, receives Likud’s No. 11 spot.

Netanyahu picks IDF reservist who lost both legs for Likud slate

Report:

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

Haaretz claims UAE President warned Netanyahu of planned large-scale military action by Hamas days before October 7th.

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

Huckabee responds to stabbing attack, slamming world hypocrisy

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responded: "This won’t get the international attention that attacks on Palestinians receive but it’s a daily occurrence that Israelis have to live with. for the 'Peace of Jerusalem.'

Huckabee responds to stabbing attack, slamming world hypocrisy

‘Don’t mess with us’:

Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

Netanyahu warns Iran against attacking Israel, says its regime is weak and faltering, and vows to complete a mission that will reshape the Middle East.

Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

Herzog hints to PM:

Israel Police saved us on October 7th

President Herzog condemned escalation of violence in Israel and hinted that, while many systems failed during the Hamas attack on October 7, the police 'saved the country from an even greater disaster.'

Israel Police saved us on October 7th

Report

Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

The Prime Minister instructed the defense establishment to evacuate outposts established in Area B following heavy pressure from the US administration.

Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

Rabbi Cherki presents PM with new 'Spirit of the IDF' ethics code

New proposal presented by Rabbi Oury Cherki would redefine the Spirit of the IDF around victory, Jewish identity and clearer military authority while retaining principles including purity of arms and human dignity.

Rabbi Cherki presents PM with new 'Spirit of the IDF' ethics code

Minute by minute

Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

Following what it described as “inaccurate reports," the Prime Minister’s Office publishes the sequence of events on the morning of October 7 - minute by minute.

Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

Netanyahu to IDF brass:

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Netanyahu tells IDF generals Iran's regime is weaker than ever, declaring that toppling it is Israel's main remaining mission and is 'within arm's reach.'

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’