Benjamin Netanyahu

US Haredi Leaders Worried Over Bibi-Obama Tension

Agudath Israel said to be concerned on how the tension between Netanyahu and Obama will affect US Jewish community.

Watch: AP Reporter Grills Psaki on Treatment of Iran Vs. Israel

Matt Lee asks State Dept. spokeswoman why Washington "lets it slide" when Khamenei accepts "death to America" chants.

Chief Rabbi Lau to Netanyahu: Don't Harm Judaism Like Last Govt.

Chief rabbi congratulates Netanyahu, urges him to form government to 'unify people, honor tradition' unlike the outgoing coalition.

Leftist NGO Head: Freeze Meant for Arab Capital in Jerusalem

Har Homa plan cancellation is a fold to Obama pressure, says NGO director, appraising building freeze in capital as 'remarkable.'

MK Slomiansky: Netanyahu Owes Jewish Home Big Time

Did Binyamin Netanyahu deserve the votes of Jewish Home supporters? Not necessarily, says MK Nissan Slomiansky.

Netanyahu to Meet with Haredi Parties for Coalition Talks

Rumors abound that Netanyahu could give UTJ chairman Yaakov Litzman Health Ministry, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri Interior Ministry.

Netanyahu Offers Assistance in Aftermath of Plane Crash

Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to French President, speaks with German and Spanish leaders following Germanwings crash.

'Nothing personal Bibi'

Obama: Disagreement with Netanyahu 'Isn't Personal'

US President Barack Obama says differences of opinion over two-state solution are a matter of policy, not personal animosity.

Coalition coalesces

Moshe Kahlon, Israel's Next Finance Minister

Netanyahu meets Kulanu chairperson and promises him the post he asked for, a day before Rivlin announces the next prime minister.

Religious Parties Pressed to Pass Anti-Missionary Law

Yad L'Achim demands religious parties fight rising tide of missionary activity, noting its bill on the subject has been in limbo for years.

Israel-US diplomatic crisis

Obama-Netanyahu Hostility is 'Unprecedented' in History

Historian reveals the key clashes between US presidents and Israeli prime ministers, and why none have been as bad as the 'new low.'

State Department: We Expect 'Actions', Not Words, from Netanyahu

Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.

Danon 'Certain' He'll be a Senior Cabinet Minister

Despite his well-documented differences with Netanyahu, MK Danny Danon is sure he'll be a top minister in the next government.

Bibi's Strategist: Obama Meddled More Than You Know

John McLaughlin reveals how State Department trained Israeli Arabs to boost turnout and replace Netanyahu, interfering with democracy.

Report: Pro-Israel Senator Cruz to 'Declare' Candidacy Monday

Ted Cruz (R-Texas), one of Israel's best friends in the Senate, is ready for the fray, a report Sunday said.

Meetings with Party Leaders Begin Sunday

Parties will begin meeting Sunday with President Reuven Rivlin to recommend their choice of Israel's next prime minister.

Boehner to Visit Israel in Late March

Republican House Speaker to lead a group of Republican lawmakers on a visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Herzog Blames Elections Loss on 'Mezuzah-Kisser' Speech

Why did Zionist Union do so poorly in elections, at least compared to expectations? Two words, said Yitzhak Herzog: Yair Garbuz

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu 'Owes' Religious Zionists

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked Binyamin Netanyahu had a 'moral obligation' to her party for standing by him.

Obama Lays Down Punishment on Netanyahu

Obama administration officials announce the US may agree to UN draft resolution ordering two-state solution, after Netanyahu victory.

Politico: US May 'Dump' Israel at UN, International Forums

Taken aback by Netanyahu's victory Tuesday, US State Department may drop Israel as ally in international bodies like the UN, report says.

Arab League Dismisses Netanyahu's Rejection of Palestinian State

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi claims Netanyahu's was "electioneering" when he ruled out a Palestinian state if re-elected.

UN Chief Links Palestinian State and Israeli Democracy

UN chief says Israel should negotiate for a Palestinian state, claims this is the "only way for Israel to remain a democratic state".

Fixing Relationship with Democrats Means Fixing it with Jews

Most American Jews are still Democrats, but increasingly those Jewish Democrats are unaffiliated, assimilated and disconnected from Israel.

India's PM Congratulates Netanyahu in Hebrew

India’s Narendra Modi takes to Twitter to congratulate Binyamin Netanyahu for his victory in the elections in both Hebrew and English.

Republicans Congratulate Netanyahu on Win

Senior Republican politicians wake up Wednesday to Israeli election results, give congratulations to Netanyahu on victory.

Elections 2015

Netanyahu at the Kotel: Moved by the Weight of Responsibility

Netanyahu visits Western Wall and notes on historical meaning of holy site, vows to act for every citizen of Israel.

Netanyahu and Herzog in Last-Minute Mudslinging

PM says leftist coalition will 'be dependent on Arab list and submit the whole way,' Herzog calls Netanyahu 'embarrassing, radical.'

Another Livni Flip-Flop? 'I'm a Full Partner' With Herzog

Did she or didn't she? On Tuesday, Tzipi Livni said that she was still a 'full partner' with Yitzchak Herzog.

Bennett: Only 'Big Jewish Home' Can Keep Netanyahu 'Honest'

Binyamin Netanyahu talks a good 'right-wing game,' but he needs to be 'watched,' said Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett.

State Dept. Brushes Off Netanyahu Comment on Palestinian State

"Many things are said before elections" is State Department's response to Netanyahu's comments about a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Relax, There Will be No Unity Government

Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks to assure Jewish Home chairman that he will not form a unity government with the “Zionist Union”.

Actor Chuck Norris: Netanyahu is a Strong Leader

Ahead of Tuesday's election, famed actor Chuck Norris urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Only a Strong Jewish Home Can Prevent Expulsions'

The future of Israel may be in the hands of Religious Zionists, Naftali Bennett explains on the night before elections.

Lapid Lashes Out at Herzog, While Bennett Blasts Bibi

Elections are hours away and rival parties are making it a point to strike back at those trying to 'steal' their voters away.

Politicians Rally for Votes With Elections Hours Away

One day before elections, Netanyahu warns Right they must choose Likud to ensure victory, while Herzog stresses importance of change.

Netanyahu: Livni and Buji Will Create 'Hamastan 2' in Jerusalem

On a tour of Har Homa neighborhood, prime minister pledges to strengthen Jewish presence in Jerusalem if reelected.

Herzog Points to 'Clash' with Yesh Atid

Labor head says votes for Lapid help Netanyahu, denies rotation with Livni damages party, says 'serious effort' needed to beat Likud.

Jon Voight Urges Israelis to Vote for Netanyahu

Actor Jon Voight urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu, labels Herzog 'a modern-day Neville Chamberlain.'

PLO's Barghouti: Our Greatest Hope is for Netanyahu to Lose

In a revealing interview, Mustafa Barghouti says that given everything, the PA prefers Yitzhak Herzog over Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: A Likud Victory is Not Guaranteed

As Labor opens a lead over Likud in polls, PM Netanyahu encourages voters to vote Likud in order to give it many seats.

PM: Security Services 'Essential' in Preventing Hamas Takeover

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Moshe Ya'alon visit IDF headquarters in Judea-Samaria to observe fight against 'radical elements.'

From the Extreme Left: 'Netanyahu is Right on Iran'

A strong critic of nationalist-camp policies, author David Grossman, says 'we need to listen to Netanyahu' regarding the Iranian threat.

Netanyahu Denies he Rejected a Palestinian State

PM's office rebuts publication that claimed the Bar Ilan speech was 'void,' saying that isn't his position but rather Hotovely's.

Report Claims Netanyahu Offered 'Palestine' on '67 Borders

Document, notably not presented in report, said to show PM's rep Dermer agreeing to borders; 'no concessions were agreed on.'

Akunis: Dagan Has Personal Vendetta Against Netanyahu

Deputy Minister notes Dagan may not have penned his own speech, slams him for 'ingratitude' after Netanyahu helped save his life in 2012.

Yisrael Beytenu Against Coalition with Haredi Parties

Yisrael Beytenu publication slams PM for approaching haredi parties, says benefits to pensioners, soldiers will be cut.

Dagan: Netanyahu and Bennett Leading to An Apartheid State

Former Mossad chief issues yet another verbal attack against the Prime Minister and his policies.

Netanyahu: Unlike Megillah Days, Jews Can Defend Themselves Now

Prime Minister, at megillah reading, said he was thankful to Israelis and world Jewry 'for their support of my speeches in Washington.'

Netanyahu: My Words Resonated with Congress Members

Prime Minister Netanyahu says his speech did indeed offer a new alternative to the emerging agreement with Iran.

Yadlin: the PA has Chosen a 'Diplomatic Intifada'

Exclusive interview: former MI chief slams Netanyahu for Congress speech, hopes to renew peace talks after elections.

First Polls Since Netanyahu's Congress Address

Likud closes gap with Labor from previous polls, and Netanyahu further outpaces Herzog as most fitting for PM, as Jewish Home lapses.

Rouhani Calls Israel 'Greatest Danger' in the Middle East

Iranian president fumes after Netanyahu's Congress address, says 'Americans more intelligent than to listen to war-mongering regime.'

For Israel-US Ties It's Not Personality or Policy, It's Both

How will a new Netanyahu government manage to cope with strained Obama administration ties? We ask an expert.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Netanyahu is Our Esther'; Congressman Hails PM's Speech

Binyamin Netanyahu's warnings over a deal with Iran may prove to be 'invaluable' in preventing a bad deal with Iran, says GOP Rep.

Netanyahu Returns to Israel 'Knowing Israel Has Been Heard'

Prime Minister lands back in Israel following speech to Congress on the dangers of a 'bad deal' with Iran.

Washington Post: PM's Iran Arguments 'Deserve a Response'

Even if, as in President Obama's words, there was nothing “new” about the Prime Minister's Iran views, they still deserve to be considered.

Israeli Officials: Plenty 'New' In PM's Iran Speech

Netanyahu's plan would require real action – not just promises – from Iran for the removal of economic sanctions, officials say.

NY Times: Netanyahu Speech 'Exploitative Political Theater'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's speech on Iran 'offered nothing of substance that was new,' the New York Times intoned Thursday.

Jeb Bush: Netanyahu Delivered a 'Powerful Message'

Former Florida Governor praises the speech given by PM Binyamin Netanyahu, says Iran's nuclear program must be stopped.