Benjamin Netanyahu

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Vote Shas So We Can 'Bend Netanyahu'

Shas' spiritual leader tells yeshiva students to vote for his party so that Shas can "dictate terms to the government."

Abbas Threatens to Disband PA if Peace Talks Don't Resume

Abbas warns Netanyahu: If peace talks don't resume after the Israeli elections, you can take the keys and be responsible for the PA.

Report: PM, Abdullah Discussed Syrian Chemical Weapons

A report on Israel Radio said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II Syrian chemical weapons in a recent talk

PM: Livni Will Not be a Part of Next Government

A report in Haaretz said that Netanyahu had made clear to several of his senior staff that no talks were taking place with Tzippy Livni

Netanyahu Will Concede Lands, Predicts Rabin's Associate

All the Likud's leaders talked like rightists but behaved like leftists, former PM Yitzchak Rabin's bureau chief reminds.

Netanyahu and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

Likud Kicks Off Campaign With Promises Galore

Don't waste your vote, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appealed at the opening of the Likud's election campaign Tuesday.

Netanyahu Visits Central Command, Briefed on Security

"Our mission is to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel," Netanyahu says during security briefing.

IDF Fighters to Netanyahu: Stop Attacking Bennett

62 soldiers, fighters and officers stand up for Naftali Bennett after he is constantly attacked by members of the Likud.

Critics: Netanyahu Interviews Caused Mass Sabbath Desecrations

Binyamin Netanyahu kicked off his campaign for reelection, as well as a mass desecration of the Sabbath, critics said.

Netanyahu Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

"Kerry is a well-known supporter of Israel's security," says Netanyahu about Senator John Kerry.

PA Threatens 'Action' Against Israel if Netanyahu Wins

Palestinian Authority threatens to sue Israelis at the International Criminal Court if Netanyahu wins another term as Prime Minister.

Netanyahu Meets U.S. Senator, Discusses Syria

"We're monitoring the events in Syria very closely," PM Netanyahu tells Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Netanyahu to Americans: The People of Israel Grieve with You

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu releases a special video message following the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.

E1 Construction Because of Bennett, Says Senior Minister

Senior cabinet minister says the announcement about building in E1 is tied to Netanyahu's fear of losing votes to Bennett's Bayit Yehudi.

Olmert: Netanyahu Leading to New Intifada

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert continues to attack Netanyahu, a day after saying that the Prime Minister “slapped Obama in the face."

Netanyahu Should Retire from Politics, Says Mashaal

"May you destroy the home of Netanyahu," Hamas chief Mashaal tells students at the Islamic University of Gaza.

Olmert Attacks Netanyahu, State Prosecutor in TV Interview

Former PM says Netanyahu "slapped Obama in the face", claims State Prosecutor has a personal vendetta against him.

Peretz: Livni Party Won't Join Netanyahu Government

Tzipi Livni’s new party will not be a part of a government led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, says new member Amir Peretz.

Netanyahu on Forbes' 'World's Most Powerful People' List

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is ranked at Number 23 on this year's Forbes List of the 'World's Most Powerful People'.

Netanyahu to Czech PM: Thank You for Standing Up for Peace

Netanyahu thanks Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas for his country’s vote against the PA's unilateral statehood bid.

Netanyahu: Conflict with Arabs is Not About Settlements

Netanyahu: The entire conflict between Israel and the Arabs is over their denial of Israel’s right to exist.

Emanuel Slams Netanyahu Over 'Support for Romney'

Obama is not willing to accept "Netanyahu's behavior", says ex-White House Chief of Staff. Interference in Israeli elections?

Begin Won't Come Back without Meridor and Eitan

Report: Netanyahu offered Benny Begin to be a minister in the next government but he refused.

PM: Illegal Immigration, Human Trafficking Things of the Past

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declared the problems of illegal immigration and human trafficking "have been solved.”

Netanyahu: Abbas Speech Venomous, Israel Will Respond

Netanyahu says that UN decision to recognize "Palestine" is "a meaningless decision that will not change anything."

Netanyahu: The Likud is the Party of the People

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to Likud members: We have a strong team that represents all sections of the people.

Four Israelis Make List of 'Foreign Policy' Top Thinkers

Four Israelis made it this year to the prestigious “Top Thinkers” list published by Foreign Policy magazine

Netanyahu to Pilots: If the Quiet is Violated, You'll Hit Back

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits Palmahim Air Force Base, meets pilots who took part in Operation Pillar of Defense.

Former IDF Manpower Head: Gaza Operation Because of Elections

Netanyahu and Barak started Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza because of electoral considerations, says Maj. Gen. (res.) Elazar Stern.

Ben-Ari: Right Bitterly Disappointed in PM's Cease-Fire

MK Michael Ben-Ari launched a stinging attack against the current government, saying that Israelis were fed up with its policies

Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu Against Ground Operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't

Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.

Clinton: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the cameras after arriving in Israel for meetings on a ceasefire.

Southern Kids Tell Diplomats: Life Here is Hard

Dozens of kids from southern Israel told foreign diplomats what it was really like to grow up with thousands of rockets being fired at them

Netanyahu to Meet Foreign Ambassadors on Gaza

Setting the stage for a Gaza attack? Netanyahu calls a meeting with foreign ambassadors serving in Israel.

Obama Phones Netanyahu, Morsi

Netanyahu congratulated Obama on reelection, calling it "a vote of confidence in your leadership."

Netanyahu Cites 'Brave, Strategic Partnership' With US

PM Binyamin Netanyahu spoke of the “brave partnership” of Israel and the US in a cornerstone ceremony for first hospital in Ashdod.

Obama 'Doesn’t Forget Anything', Says Barak

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Obama won't forget Netanyahu's support for Romney, but doubts he'll make life difficult for him.

Former Ambassador: Obama Won't Seek Revenge on Netanyahu

Israel’s former Ambassador to Belgium and Switzerland, Yitzchak Meir: The U.S. has interests in Israel.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

'Jerusalem, Ramallah 7 Min. Apart. Let's Talk.'

PM Netanyahu notes his office is only 7 minutes from that of PA Chairman Abbas. “If he's serious (about peace) ... we can sit down today.”

Kahlon Meets Netanyahu's Envoy

Minister Moshe Kahlon meets Netanyahu's close friend Natan Eshel, ahead of his final decision on forming a new party.

Poll Shows Kahlon Taking Seats from Left, Not 'Likud Beytenu'

The first attributed poll since rumors began of Kahlon party shows him with 10 Knesset seats - strengthening the right in the Knesset

PM Advisors: Kachlon 'Acting Like a Fifth Column' in the Likud

Officials close to Netanyahu say that Moshe Kachlon is misleading the public with his recent zig-zag about staying in politics.

Erekat: Construction Freeze Not a Condition

PA negotiator claims a freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria is an Israeli obligation, not a condition set by the PA.

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.

Elkin: Netanyahu Wants to Adopt Levy Report ASAP

PM Netanyahu has expressed interest in adopting the Levy Report as soon as possible, MK Ze’ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva.

Netanyahu, Monti Plan to Expand Cooperation

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian PM Mario Monti. The two emphasize their determination to further enhance and expand cooperation.

Feiglin: Fear of Deri Led to Political Merge

Fear over the return of Aryeh Deri to the Shas party caused Netanyahu to run together with Yisrael Beytenu, according to Moshe Feiglin.

Meretz Head: 'Biberman' Party Strengthens Fascism

MK Zehava Galon: Likud has become a strategic threat to Israel's democratic nature.

Yechimovich Praises Netanyahu, Barak on Gaza Attack Response

Labor Party head Shelly Yechimovich praised PM Binyamin Netanyahu and DM Ehud Barak for their 'measured; response to Gaza rocket attacks

Netanyahu: Israel Prepared for 'Deeper' Activity in Gaza

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Gaza terrorists Wednesday that “deeper activity” in the region lies ahead if rocket fire continues.

Netanyahu: 'I Don't Know of Iran-U.S. Contacts'

Prime Minister says even if there were such talks, Iran would continue enrichment anyway.

Netanyahu Won't Discuss Levy Report with Cabinet

Attorney General's objection causes Netanyahu to cancel plan to bring Levy Report conclusions for government adoption.

PA: Netanyahu Planned 11,000 New Housing Units in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority sources report the Netanyahu government planned more than 11,000 new housing units around Jerusalem last year.

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

A new ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in Florida.

Netanyahu Tries to Convince Cachlon to Stay

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks with Minister Moshe Cachlon, tries to dissuade him from taking a break from politics.

Netanyahu: Hizbullah Sent Downed UAV

"We shall continue to act aggressively against all threats," Netanyahu said. Report: Nasrallah confirms Hizbullah did it.

Shalom Yerushalmi Predicts An Election Victory For Bibi

Ma'ariv columnist Shalom Yerushalmi predicts that with the backing of rightist parties, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will win.