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Prime Minister:

'We're not giving up on US recognition of Golan as Israeli'

Ahead of trip to Baltic states, Netanyahu says efforts continue for US recognition of Golan, addresses stopping of highway work on Shabbat.

'The attacks expose the depths to which the left has sunk'

PM responds to opponents of Nationality Law, accusing the left of 'hypocrisy' and calling on it 'to do self-reckoning.'

Netanyahu to recruits:

'We are managing tough fronts, in the south and the north'

PM speaks to 2018 IDF recruits. 'We are at battle. This involves exchange of blows, but ultimately it is a test of strength of will.'

Transfer of powers for Western Wall plan approved

Knesset approves transfer of authority in committee dealing with Western Wall plan from Regev and Shaked to Netanyahu and Steinitz.

Netanyahu: We will not allow entry into Israel from Syria

PM addresses possible wave of Syrian refugees who will seek to enter Israel. 'We will continue to defend our borders.'

Ex Chief of Staff: Netanyahu deserves to be PM unless indicted

Benny Gantz: 'I saw the prime minister working from up close - it's the hardest job in the country. It's easy to talk from the sidelines.'

'Netanyahu has lost the ability to lead the country'

Zionist Union head says Netanyahu invited coalition crisis by projecting weakness.

Rabbis urge Netanyahu to promote 'Torah Study Law'

Religious Zionist rabbis call on PM to push bill enshrining Torah study as 'basic value', protecting army deferments for yeshiva students.

Jewish Home soars after Bennett's announcement

Poll following Jewish Home Chairman's statement of intention to run for PM shows his party receiving 20 seats if elections were held today.

Yair Netanyahu: I will never go into politics

Prime Minister's son speaks at birthday celebration for his father. 'I admire you for the price you pay for our nation and country.'

Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut returns fire

Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut addresses Azaria affair and recorded conversation: 'Tried to help family, others profited at their expense'.

British politician predicts who will be the next PM

Tony Blair predicts who will be the next British prime minister, based on recent polls.

Demolition - only for Arabs who carried out attacks

State submits to Supreme Court supplemental response to Arab family's reciprocity demand to destroy Jewish homes as done to Arab attackers.

State responds to Supreme Court: PM can serve as Minister

State claims there is no reason PM Netanyahu shouldn't serve as Foreign Minister, and this is accepted practice since state was founded.

AG Mandelblit: My investigation of the PM is required by law

Attorney General says that neglecting to investigate the PM would be a disgrace to his position. "It is not a choice - it is an obligation."

Poll: Bennett leading right-wing candidate

A new poll published by Ma'ariv indicates that Naftali Bennett would lead the country if elections were held today - and he ran under Likud.

Netanyahu meets with Azerbaijani President

PM Netanyahu and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Baku to discuss the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Amir Peretz: I'm going to be Prime Minister

Former Defense Minister vows to retake Labor leadership, then triumph in elections.

Bennett supports limiting prime ministers to two terms

Jewish Home chairman says bill that would limit the tenure of a Prime Minister to two terms is "a welcome step".

Netanyahu goes to court to keep household expenses under wraps

Netanyahu is in a legal showdown with the Movement for the Freedom of Information to keep private expenses hidden from the public.

Report: Jerusalem Mayor Barkat to Seek Likud Leadership

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is reportedly set to make a bid to take the leadership of the Likud and run as Prime Minister.

Rebellion? Likud Bill to Block Bibi

Senior Likud sources seek bill to limit prime minister's term, aside from proposals to limit Likud chairman's powers in party primaries.

Shimon Peres Expresses Support for Yitzhak Herzog

Former president Shimon Peres says Thursday he endorses 'responsible' and 'dedicated' Yitzhak Herzog for prime minister.

Israelis Believe Netanyahu Will Form Next Government

New survey finds that 52% of respondents believe PM will also form next government, compared to 25% who think Herzog will be given the task.

Netanyahu: Tzipi Livni is a Danger to the State

Netanyahu accuses media of creating 'smokescreen to allow Livni to stealthily infiltrate the prime ministers office.'

Most Israelis Believe Netanyahu Will be Next PM

62% of Israelis believe Netanyahu will remain in his role as PM after the next elections. Only 15% believe it will be Herzog.

Peretz Submits Bill to Prevent Bennett from Becoming PM

MK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.

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Leaders go south to open school year. Friends of the fallen begin to learn. U.S. congressmen in Israel. The principal who was in Gaza.

Netanyahu Back in the PM’s Seat

Netanyahu officially gets his powers back as recovery from surgery continues to go smoothly.

Labor Head Seeks Term Limit for Prime Minister

Yachimovich’s proposal would prevent Netanyahu from winning another term in the next elections.

PM on Iran: 'We Are Not Deluding Ourselves'

Speaking in reaction to election of Hassan Rohani as new Iranian president, PM Netanyahu says Israel is not "deluding" itself.

Poll: 66% Say Lapid Shouldn't be Prime Minister

According to a new poll released Tuesday, two thirds of Israelis do not believe that Yair Lapid has what it takes to lead the country

Former Prime Minister Yitzchak Shamir Passes Away

Yitzchak Shamir, Israel's seventh Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 96

Ivory Coast President: "Strong historic links with Israel"

PM Netanyahu meets with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. "Links between us are strengthening quickly"

Netanyahu Slams Officer who Hit Anarchist

"This kind of behavior has no place in the state of Israel," says PM. MK Katz: have anarchists taken over the state?

"Southern Terror Underscores Magnitude of the Iranian Threat"

PM Netanyahu met with Italian Defense Minister and emphasized the connection between the situation in the south and the Iranian threat.