Benjamin Netanyahu

French PM: 'The Place for French Jews is France'

Manuel Valls rejects Israel's criticism of anti-Semitism in Europe, blames elections. But does his stance match facts on the ground?

Rivlin: Israeli Leaders Should Address the Israeli Public

President Rivlin hints he is against Netanyahu's Congress speech, says Israeli leaders should present their opinions to Israelis.

Netanyahu, Herzog Offer Condolences to Denmark

"We must fight together against boundless terrorism," Netanyahu tells Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

Poll: 69.7% of Israelis Want Televised Pre-Elections Debate

Majority of respondents call for debate between Netanyahu and party leaders - but still prefer him over Herzog.

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Huckabee: After Israel, Jihadists Want to Annihilate America

Likely presidential candidate Mike Huckabee explains why Bibi 'absolutely should' address Congress; says Iran 'a global snake.'

Yadlin: The Myth that Bibi is Mr. Security is a Bluff

Labor-Hatnua's point person on security, Amos Yadlin, attacks Netanyahu for Op. Protective Edge, Iran, and relationship with the US.

Netanyahu: European Jews - Come Home to Israel

In wake of attack on Danish synagogue, Prime Minister calls on European Jews to 'come home' to Israel, now, before things get worse.

Survey: PM Shouldn't Have Interfered in Israel Prize

New survey shows public thinks Netanyahu should have stayed out of Israel Prize selection process, but will likely form the next gov't.

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, and Bennett are to Blame

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon refuses to name who he'll recommend for prime minister, but criticizes Netanyahu for economic 'catastrophe.'

Likud's Latest Election Clip: Left Will Give in to Islamic State

Likud releases new campaign video depicting Left allowing ISIS into Israel, drawing ire from both Labor-Hatnua and Yuval Diskin.

Herzog: If I Have One More Seat than Likud, I'll be PM

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog continues to express confidence that the “Zionist Camp” will head the next coalition.

Watch: Netanyahu Releases Poignant Campaign Video

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu recounts the legacy his grandfather instilled in him to love the Land of Israel in latest viral clip.

Netanyahu Backtracks on Israel Prize After A-G Reprimand

PM Netanyahu backtracks on earlier decision to disqualify leftist judges from the Israel Prize's Literature Committee.

Secret Deal to Oust Bibi Makes Regev 'Nauseous'

Likud MK hits back at expose of Yisrael Beytenu-Yesh Atid-Kulanu deal, says vote for Liberman is vote for Lapid.

Benny Gantz Meets with Netanyahu Before Stepping Down

PM thanks IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz for 'excellent service' over four-year term; Gantz will step down Monday.

Kirschenbaum Exposes Plot to Unseat Netanyahu

Former Deputy Interior Minister claims Yisrael Beytenu, Yesh Atid and Kulanu planned to form a united bloc against Netanyahu.

J Street Anti-Netanyahu Campaign 'Inflammatory' and 'Repugnant'

Anti Defamation League criticizes J Street's 'repugnant' anti-Netanyahu campaign for exacerbating 'already heated political moment.'

Bennett: I Don't Believe We're Netanyahu's First Choice

Netanyahu is saying all the right things before the election, but will he swing leftward the day after?

'Netanyahu is Not the Rubber Stamp of the Israeli Left'

PM's associates explain he disqualified two literature professors from Israel Prize committee because they support IDF draft-dodgers.

Netanyahu to 'Consider' Televised Debate

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he would be willing to consider a televised debate with heads of other parties.

'Most Members of Congress Want to Welcome Netanyahu'

Interview: Chairman of the Republican Party in Israel says the media storm over Netanyahu's Congress address is mostly hype.

PM in Samaria Town: Vote for Likud, or You Might Get Left Govt.

It's not enough to vote for a right-wing party, PM Binyamin Netanyahu said; you have to vote for Likud to avoid a leftist government.

U.S. Jewish Orgs Pro-Netanyahu's Congressional Speech

ZOA condemns ADL and Reform Jewish groups for criticizing PM's acceptance of Congressional invitation.

Bibi speaks out

Netanyahu: I Must Address Congress to Ensure Israel's Survival

Netanyahu explains why he won't back down on Congress speech, noting 'profound disagreement with US administration on Iran deal.'

Two Senators Announce Boycott of Bibi's Congress Speech

After Independent vows not to be present, longest-serving senator from Democrats boycotts 'tawdry stunt embarrasing Israel and Congress.'

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Hotovely: Religious Zionists Will Pick the Next Prime Minister

Hotovely says Likud needs strong showing or it and Jewish Home will be out, claims lessons of freeze and Livni partnership were learned.

Senators Petition Boehner to Postpone Netanyahu Speech

Democrats circulate a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone the speech by Netanyahu until after Israeli elections.

Independent Senator to Boycott Netanyahu's Congress Speech

"I’m not going. I may watch it on TV," says Senator Bernie Sanders of PM Netanyahu's speech before Congress.

Yesh Atid Shows Leftist Colors

Former Science Minister Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri said Monday that Yesh Atid would sit in a coalition with far-left Meretz.

Netanyahu 'Determined to Address Congress'

Premier assures the Israeli public, detractors that Congress address will not harm US-Israel relations amid rumors of changes to event.

Majority of Israelis Think PM Should Cancel Congress Speech

A new survey finds that 47% think PM Binyamin Netanyahu should cancel Congress speech, but 63% say the speech won't affect their vote.

PM Considering Changing Format of Congress Address

Netanyahu's team reacts to criticism over planned address to Congress; may pull live TV plan.

US Officials 'Trying to Get Bibi to Cancel Congress Speech'

Leftist journalist says Washington trying to convince Netanyahu to hold closed door meeting with Congress leaders instead of speech.

Zionist Camp Vows to Send 'Extreme Rightists' to the Opposition

Joint Labor-Hatnua list fires back at Netanyahu who clarified he will not form a coalition with leftist parties.

Yesh Atid MK: We'll Prefer Herzog Over Netanyahu

MK Shai Piron says his party believes "it's time to replace Netanyahu" and would prefer to recommend Herzog as Prime Minister.

Voters Unmoved by Sara Netanyahu and Bottle-Gate

New survey finds Israelis want corruption-free leaders, but unlikely to change their votes because of the Sara Netanyahu scandal.

Reform Jewish Leader Calls Bibi Speech a 'Bad Idea'

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of Union for Reform Judaism, joins American Jewish leaders in urging PM to cancel Congress speech.

Elections battle royale

Leftists Bash Bibi after Biden Boycott on Congress Talk

Labor, Lapid lambast PM for 'speech born in sin' that 'throws Israeli security under elections bus' - though Labor's Peres did the same.

Netanyahu Rejects Claims of Helping Adelson in Japan

Likud party slams 'false report' in Haaretz claiming Netanyahu tried to advance interests of businessman confidante while in Tokyo.

Netanyahu Completes Torah Scroll for Jewish Paris Victims

Four scrolls will be written in memory of the four Jews murdered at Paris kosher market; two in Israel, two in Paris.

V15: We Were Not Sent By 'Foreign Agents' to Unseat Netanyahu

The Victory in 2015 group is not representative of anyone except themselves, it told the Central Elections Committee Thursday.

Labor Suffers Following V15 Controversy, Likud Strengthens

Likud wins 26 seats in latest Walla! poll, three over the Labor-Hatnua party, making chances of a right-wing government likely.

Netanyahu Appeals to Anglos Before Elections

Prime Minister meets with English-speaking immigrants and community leaders, pushes Likud victory for a stable government.

'This is the Answer to BDS'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Likud MKs praise project encouraging small businesses in Judea-Samaria, in defiance of BDS campaign.

PM's Expense Report to be Published in Wake of 'Bottle-Gate'

State Comptroller Shapira announced Monday that PM's Residence expense report will be published in 2 weeks, criminal conduct included.

Yadlin: Netanyahu Brought Relations with U.S. to All-Time Low

Labor-Hatnua candidate for Defense Minister says Netanyahu "will not defeat Iran with speeches in Congress".

Netanyahu: The World Has Yet to Blame Iran for Lebanon Attack

PM Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, notes there has been no condemnation of Iran for last week’s attacks.

Comptroller: Reporter Had No Business Releasing PM Document

State Comptroller Yosef Shapira on Sunday slammed Channel Ten reporter Raviv Drucker for publishing a draft document report he is preparing.

Poll: Mughniyeh Elimination Not Connected to Election

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu remains popular, according to a new poll released Sunday.

Israeli Medical Students: Keep Us in Israel

300 students pen letter to PM, Deputy Health Minister demanding government assistance to keep them studying in their home country.

Mofaz: My Biggest Mistake Was Joining Netanyahu's Coalition

Shaul Mofaz regrets joining Netanyahu's coalition in 2012, says "it was all a bluff".

Netanyahu Rejects Latest Accusations Against His Wife

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rejects reports that his wife pocketed public money by returning empty bottles to supermarkets.

Pelosi: Netanyahu Speech Could 'Send the Wrong Message'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi says she warned PM Netanyahu that his speech before Congress threatens to sink nuclear talks with Iran.

Obama: I Won't Meet Netanyahu Because it's Too Close to Election

President Obama says it's "inappropriate" for him to meet Netanyahu so close to Israel's election.

After Killing 2 IDF Soldiers, Hezbollah Calls for Calm

Hezbollah sent a message Wednesday night that it was not seeking to increase tensions with Israel.

Top Obama Aid Working to Defeat Israeli Right

V15, an Israeli group whose goal is to "replace the government", using top Obama aid as its "secret campaign weapon".

Livni Blames Bibi for Senators Postponing Iran Sanctions Vote

Livni claims that Netanyahu's Congress speech led to ten senators deciding to postpone a bill on new Iran sanctions.

Netanyahu: The World is Still Anti-Semitic - Jews Have Changed

In speech for Holocaust Memorial Day, PM says anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism, vows to stop Iranian threat of nuclear annihilation.

Watch: Livni, Herzog Squabble Again in Latest Likud Video

Caricatured Labor leaders can't agree on who is prime minister in latest campaign video, even as a top IDF officer waits with urgent news.

Boehner: No One Can Talk about Iran Like Bibi

Army Radio quotes official sources who claim senators asked Israel: 'Save us from our own mistakes.'