Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

PM to Say ‘Two-State Solution’ is Urgently Needed

A planned statement refers to an ‘urgent need’ for the ‘two-state solution.’ Netanyahu: I didn’t read it yet.

Yaalon Asked Netanyahu: Get Danon Under Control

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon reportedly asked Prime Minister to talk to his deputy over his comments about a two-state solution.

Bennett: We Didn't Foil Kahlon's Appointment

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett denies his party former Minister Moshe Kahlon’s appointment to head the Israel Lands Administration.

Netanyahu Won't Appoint Kahlon to Head ILA

Despite a promise on the eve of the election, former Minister will not be appointed as head of the Israel Land Administration (ILA).

Netanyahu Meets with Israeli Youth Soccer Team

PM Netanyahu met in with Israel's national under-21 soccer team, ahead of the UEFA Under-21 Championship.

Netanyahu Orders Personal Protection Kits for All Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered to ensure that personal protection kits, which include gas masks, are distributed to all Israelis.

Netanyahu Asks Yaalon to Support New Draft Law

Prime Minister asks Defense Minister to support new draft law, despite his opposition to criminal sanctions against draft evaders.

Report: Kerry Offers Freeze for Negotiations

U.S. Secretary of State suggests Israel freeze construction if it wants talks with the PA.

Israel Offers Condolences to US Over Oklahoma Tornado

PM Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to American people following disastrous Oklahoma tornado.

Netanyahu: Israel Acting to Deny Hizbullah Syrian Arms

Israel preventing Syrian weapons from reaching Hizbullah and will continue to do so, Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu's Attorney: He Lives a Modest Life

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s attorney plays down the enormous increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s Residence.

Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's Expenses

Israelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence.

Netanyahu: I'll Do Anything to Keep Israel Safe

PM Netanyahu meets visiting German Foreign Minister, promises to do whatever is needed to keep Israel safe.

Budget of Prime Minister's Residence Jumps 80% in Four Years

The planned austerity measures have not hit PM Netanyahu's expenses, which have jumped 80% since 2009.

Netanyahu Concludes 'Very Successful' China Visit

PM attended festive dinner with senior Chinese economic leaders, government representatives.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security and Peace

U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about "regional security issues and Middle East peace."

'We Were Right to Warn About Netanyahu'

The Binyamin Residents’ Council: Reports about a construction freeze are proof we were right about Netanyahu.

Danon: I'm Not Aware of Any Construction Freeze

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon says he is not aware of any silent freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

PM: We'll Do What We Can to Increase Trade With China

On his state trip to China, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pledged to find ways to increase bilateral trade with the country

China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and Abbas

China says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country.

Lapid Agrees to Raise Deficit to 4.65%

Finance Minister Yair Lapid agrees to increase the deficit target to 4.65% for 2013, after originally planning to increase it to 4.9%.

Lapid Seeks Unprecedented Deficit

Lapid wants to increase deficit goal to 50 billion. Sources close to PM say he’s working alone.

PM: Referendum Before Any Deal With the PA

A referendum will be called before Israel surrenders any land to a PA state, Prime Minister Netanyahu said

PM: Iran Almost, But Not Quite, at Red Line

Iran is continuing to progress to the “red line” of nuclear capability, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said

PM: If Action is Needed Against Gaza, We'll Take It

Israel is keeping a close eye on the situation in southern Israel, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Monday

Netanyahu Welcomes End of Airline Strike

"We will continue to make additional reforms to increase competition,” says Netanyahu after airlines agree to end strike.

Netanyahu Vows to Retaliate for Eilat Attack

Israel will “extract a price” from those who launched the Grad rocket attack against Eilat last week, PM Netanyahu vows.

Hagel in Israel to Discuss Iran and Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrives in Israel on Sunday, where he will kick off a trip to the Middle East.

Yair Lapid on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List

A newcomer to politics, Yair Lapid, the head of the Yesh Atid party has made TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List this year.

PM: Israel Has a Right to Prevent Syrian Weapons Flow

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel was very concerned over the possibility that Syrian weapons would end up in the hands of terrorists

Cameron to Netanyahu: Renew Peace Talks

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urges his Israeli counterpart to reopen peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu: We Are Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expresses his support for a two-state solution during a reception for foreign diplomats.

Elkin: Netanyahu Should Ignore Jewish Pressure

Deputy Foreign Minister says Netanyahu is responsible first and foremost to Israelis.

Netanyahu: Israel is the Bright Star of Freedom

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting ahead of Israel’s 65th Independence Day.

Kerry Wraps Up Visit, Calls it 'Very Constructive'

U.S. Secretary John Kerry wraps up talks with Israeli and PA leaders in an attempt to renew the peace process.

PM: I Promise There Will Never be Another Holocaust

Holocaust Heroes and Martyrs Remembrance Day began with an official ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

Abbas Wants Netanyahu to Present a Map of 'Palestine'

New precondition: PA Chairman demands that Netanyahu present a map for a future Palestinian state before peace talks can resume.

Netanyahu Meets Norwegian FM: We Can't Let Iran Develop Nukes

Netanyahu meets Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, discusses Iran’s nuclear program as well as the latest rocket attacks.

Netanyahu, Lapid Agree on Budget Cuts

Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu have agreed on a series of cuts, including in the defense budget.

Erdogan: Don't Expect 'Normal' Ties, Despite Apology

Before Turkey normalizes ties with Israel, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, it expects Israel to 'fulfill its promises'

Kerry's Offer: You Release Terrorists, They'll Renew Talks

Report: Kerry plans to offer an outline for Israeli-PA peace talks and will ask Israel to release terrorists as part of it.

Netanyahu's Apology 'Not Enough', Says MK Zoabi

MK Hanin Zoabi, who was on the Marmara when IHH terrorists attacked IDF soldiers, says Netanyahu’s apology is “not enough”.

Lieberman Blasts Netanyahu Over Apology to Turkey

Netanyahu's apology to Turkish PM Erdogan "harms IDF soldiers' motivation," says former Foreign Minister.

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

Obama will lay wreathes at the tombstones of Herzl and Rabin, visit Bethlehem and meet Netanyahu before taking off for Jordan.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Military Aid

U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.

PM Netanyahu Thanks Obama for Upholding Israel ‘Right to Exist’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu offered firm thanks in welcoming remarks to U.S. President Barack Obama for supporting Israel's "right to exist."

US Pres. Obama in Israel: ‘Peace Must Come to Holy Land’

“Peace must come to the Holy Land,” proclaimed US President Barack Obama after stepping down on to the tarmac at Ben Gurion Int’l Airport.

US President Obama Arrives in Israel

President Barack Obama has arrived in Israel for his first visit as the leader of the United States.

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved

Jordan’s King says his relationship with PM Netanyahu has improved, but expresses pessimism over the two-state solution.

Netanyahu: Time to Work Together

It’s time to put all the differences aside and work together, Netanyahu tells the members of his new government during their first meeting.

PM: There is No Jewish Future Without Israel

Binyamin Netanyahu said that his objective as Prime Minister is to “ensure the future of the Jewish people"

Netanyahu's Gift to Obama: Symbol of the U.S.-Israel Connection

Netanyahu will give Barack Obama a chip in which the independence scrolls of both countries are embedded side by side.

Who's Who in the New Government

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will preside over a government of 22 ministers, including him - the smallest government in decades.

Barak Bids Farewell to Defense Ministry

Members of Israel’s defense and political leadership gathered to bid farewell to retiring defense minister Ehud Barak.

Report: Netanyahu Meets Shas's Yishai

Frustrated over stalled coalition talks with Yesh Atid , Netanyahu reportedly met with Shas leader MK Eli Yishai.

Report: PM Has 'Had It' With Lapid's 'Inflexbility'

With time running out, Binyamin Netanyahu expressed his frustration with what sources called the “inflexibility” of Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid.

Netanyahu Sings Praise of Rabbi Druckman, Religious Zionism

Video: Prime Minister in tribute to Rabbi Haim Druckman and the religious Zionist public sounded almost like Naftali Bennett.

Obama's Visit to Begin on March 20

U.S. President Barack Obama's three-day visit to Israel and the PA will begin on March 20, Netanyahu's office says.

Deri: Today They Ban Hareidim, Tomorrow They'll Ban Arabs

Netanyahu bears ultimate responsibility for keeping hareidi political parties out of the government, Shas MK Deri wrote.