Benjamin Netanyahu

Psaki Responds to Netanyahu: There's No Deal Yet

State Department spokeswoman questions PM Netanyahu's claim that Israel knows the details of the planned deal with Iran.

State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town' During Netanyahu Speech

Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.

Democrats Complain Netanyahu Speech Could 'Undermine' Iran Deal

23 Democrat senators write to Boehner asking to postpone Netanyahu's speech, saying invite was 'political tool' to urge sanctions on Iran.

Petition to Allow Real-Time, Live Broadcast of PM's Speech

Will Israelis get to hear Netanyahu speak to Congress on Iran nuclear deal in real time, or will censorship stand?

Poll Finds Most Americans Want Netanyahu to Address Congress

CNN poll found Americans oppose way PM was invited, but new poll finds they want speech anyway, criticize Obama's cold reception.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Republican Invite of Netanyahu

CNN poll finds 63% of Americans believe it was a bad move to invite Netanyahu to address Congress without consulting Obama.

Comptroller Report Slams Netanyahu - Did he Break the Law?

Comptroller finds Prime Minister's Residence expenses ballooned under Netanyahu and then dropped showing lack of 'proportionality.'

Washington Post: Obama Thinks Netanyahu Authorized Leaks on Iran

Journalist David Ignatius: Obama suspects Netanyahu authorized leaks of details about the nuclear talks with Iran.

Poll: Labor Inches Past Likud, Jewish Home Stuck at 11

Labor pulls past Likud with 25 seats in latest poll, but majority of voters still think Netanyahu will be prime minister again.

Herzog: Netanyahu is Breaking Israel Apart

Labor-Hatnua head accuses PM of diverting attention from main issues, says he will be the one to form a coalition after elections.

PM's Congress Speech to be Censored for Electioneering

Central Elections Committee ruled PM's Congress speech be broadcast with five minute delay so editors can remove 'electioneering' remarks.

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.