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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

PM to Sen. Rick Scott:

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

Netanyahu meets US Senator Rick Scott in Jerusalem, thanks Senator for his support for Israel and explains why a planned delegation to the US was canceled following this week's Security Council resolution.

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

'We're going from bad to worse'

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says that, after October 7, the Prime Minister "should climb the tallest tower and jump off it".

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Ben Gurion's and Begin's talking points for Netanyahu

The Prime Minister might best learn from Ben Gurion and Begin, in their best moments, to be proactive and assertive. Op-ed.

Ben Gurion's and Begin's talking points for Netanyahu

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

US to Netanyahu:

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

US says it still only supports a permanent ceasefire if the hostages are returned after allowing passage of resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire.

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

Prime Minister's Office:

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss the operation in Rafah due to the American refusal to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council.

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Netanyahu to Americans:

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened to withdraw the delegation to Washington to discuss the upcoming operation in Rafah is the USA does not veto a UN resolution that does not call for the release of the hostages.

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses his opposition to an Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

PM reads Megilla with soldiers:

‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’

Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the Purim Megilla reading with soldiers of the Military Police Corps’ Erez Battalion: "We will enter Rafah and achieve complete victory"

‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’

Bernie Sanders:

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Schumer hints:

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

The New Hope Party Chairman informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he was leaving the government, but the former asked him for more time to meet Sa'ar's demands to join the War Cabinet.

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

John Kirby:

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

Netanyahu as vampire

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon

Quebec-based newspaper La Presse criticized for publishing caricature of Netanyahu as the vampire in the movie Nosferatu.

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Report:

Netanyahu asked to meet Democrats, Schumer nixed it

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to address Senate Democrats at their caucus lunch, but the Senate Majority Leader denied his request.

Netanyahu asked to meet Democrats, Schumer nixed it

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Schumer:

'I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down'

Senate Majority Leader on his controversial speech: I considered saying Netanyahu should step down, but that is telling Israel what to do.

'I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down'

Test-run for PA workers? ‘don't repeat mistake’

Likud outraged by PM’s remarks that a test-run was being held to bring back Palestinian workers to Israel. Netanyahu’s advisors claimed that this was only a one-time plan.

Test-run for PA workers?  ‘don't repeat mistake’

Report:

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

'If I'd speak about two countries for two nations and give up on an attack on Rafah, I would have a great relationship with the Americans,' PM Netanyahu says.

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

Biden:

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

Netanyahu tells Biden aid to Gaza 'necessary'

US President and Israeli PM speak by phone, discuss Israel's goals in war and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu tells Biden aid to Gaza 'necessary'

Netanyahu:

'Victory is within reach'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with AIPAC members today and reassured them that Israel must, can, and will achieve victory, for the good of the whole world.

'Victory is within reach'

Schumer just guaranteed Netanyahu’s re-election

Prime Minister Netanyahu does better when he is being attacked. Senator Schumer just kicked off Prime Minister Netanyahu’s campaign. Op-ed.

Schumer just guaranteed Netanyahu’s re-election

Schumer insists:

'Speech wasn't meant to be an attack on Israel'

Senate Majority Leader tells Washington Post columnist his speech which caused a firestorm was meant to "show that you could be against Netanyahu and still be very pro-Israel".

'Speech wasn't meant to be an attack on Israel'

German Chancellor Scholz:

'We can't stand by as Palestinians starve'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Israel to work to increase humanitarian aid and to work to reach a ceasefire agreement.

'We can't stand by as Palestinians starve'

Fmr. Sen. Lieberman:

'Imagine if Schumer told the UK to oust their PM'

Former Senator Joe Lieberman condemned the Senate Majority Leader's comments about the Israeli PM calling them 'outrageous' and a 'mistake.'

'Imagine if Schumer told the UK to oust their PM'

Netanyahu:

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

During an interview with CNN, the Israeli Prime Minister discussed comments by the US Senate Majority Leader calling for new elections and referring to him as a threat to peace.

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

Netanyahu to world:

'Did you lose your moral compass so quickly?'

PM says Rafah operation will happen, asks international community why the pressure is on Israel and not Hamas, which started the war.

'Did you lose your moral compass so quickly?'

'He made a good speech'

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

US President backs remarks made by Senate Majority Leader against the Israeli government: He expressed serious concerns shared by many Americans.

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

The Prime Minister has approved the plan of action for Rafah. The IDF is preparing for operational action and to evacuate the populace.

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

Schumer clarifies:

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Senate Majority Leader seeks to clarify remarks against the Israeli government which caused a firestorm: The US cannot dictate the outcome of an election.

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Netanyahu to hostage families:

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the hostage families: "Until now we haven’t received a real response from Hamas."

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

The plan Netanyahu rejected:

Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

According to the plan drafted by the defense establishment with US support, thousands of Fatah members would train in Jordan and then return to Gaza to fight Hamas.

Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

History repeating itself?

Begin to Biden: ‘Don’t threaten us’

In 1982 then-Senator Joe Biden threatened the late prime minister to stop US aid because of the First Lebanon War. Begin left him speechless.

Begin to Biden: ‘Don’t threaten us’

Response to US intelligence report:

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Israeli official dismisses assessment in annual US intelligence report that Netanyahu's 'viability as a leader' is 'in jeopardy.'

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Netanyahu to AIPAC:

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

PM thanks President Biden for his support during AIPAC summit, pledges to fight Hamas until victory. 'Israel will win this war no matter what.'

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

Netanyahu's response to Biden?

You can't support us and then object to our actions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an apparent response to US president, ‘Our victory is within reach. I know that the vast majority of the American people stand with us.’

You can't support us and then object to our actions

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

With all respect to you, Joe Biden, who are you to tell us not to route out evil? With all respect to you, Netanyahu, who do you fear more, Biden or God?

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

US intelligence report:

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

US intelligence community assesses in its annual report that Israel will fight Hamas for years to come.

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

Biden:

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

US President tells reporters he has no plans to address the Knesset at this time, after expressing a desire to do so in a TV interview.

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

Netanyahu interviews military secretary candidates

Two IDF generals are being considered for the role - the commander of the 99th Division and the commander of training and exercises.

Netanyahu interviews military secretary candidates

Netanyahu:

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

PM Netanyahu says 'victory is at hand,' adds that without Rafah operation, 'Hamas will reconstitute itself with these four battalions, reconquer Gaza.'

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

Netanyahu:

'We killed Hamas' number 4'

PM says Israel on path to 'absolute victory' in war against Hamas.

'We killed Hamas' number 4'

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Sanders:

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Speaking with CBS News, Senator Bernie Sanders drew a comparison between the bloodthirsty terror group and the Israeli leader: 'Hamas cannot run Gaza and Netanyahu cannot run Israel.'

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Biden:

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

Meron Disaster:

Justice has come to light, better late than never

'This disaster occurred because of the 'careless' and 'trust me' attitude that exists in Israel,' says brother of Meron disaster victim.

Justice has come to light, better late than never