Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: We're Ready to Talk Peace Right Away

"Our team is ready" to talk peace with the PA, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Japanese Foreign Minister.

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction

Following Bayit Yehudi pressure and popular opposition to prisoner release, PM reportedly planning to allow Judea-Samaria construction

Netanyahu: Blacklist Just the First Step Against Hizbullah

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon praised the EU for placing Hizbullah's “military wing” on a blacklist

Netanyahu: Resuming Talks with PA 'Vital'

"It is important on its own... and because of the challenges facing us, especially from Iran and Syria."

Obama Urges Netanyahu to Resume Peace Talks

Obama calls Netanyahu, asks him to continue to work with John Kerry in order to resume talks with the PA.

PM Denies Talks on Basis of 1949 Lines, But Not Freeze

Binyamin Netanyahu's office denied that he accepted pre-'67 lines as the basis for talks with the PA. But what about the building freeze?

Wall Street Journal: Netanyahu Has Red Lines, Obama Doesn't

WSJ says Israel attacked Syria at least four times, adding this means that Netanyahu adheres to his red lines, unlike Obama.

Iran Attack "Not on the Table"

"Senior military source" contradicts claims by PM Netanyahu that all options are still on the table

PM Netanyahu Updates the Iranian Nuclear Threat

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spent Sunday morning reminding the world that Iran is still focused on advancing its nuclear development.

Netanyahu Filmed Scribing Torah at Masada's Ancient Synagogue

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was filmed this week writing a letter in a Torah scroll atop the ancient Dead Sea fortress of Masada.

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.

Eini Agrees to Delay Strike Announcement

Histadrut chairman agrees to delay announcement of work dispute after a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu on 4th of July: Our Countries are True Friends

Israel is an island of stability in a turbulent region, says Netanyahu at U.S. embassy's Fourth of July reception.

Netanyahu to Port Unions: The Monopoly is Over

Netanyahu, Lapid and Katz announce opening of two new ports. ‘2,000 men can’t shut down the country anymore.’

Labor Head Seeks Term Limit for Prime Minister

Yachimovich’s proposal would prevent Netanyahu from winning another term in the next elections.

Netanyahu: Israelis Will Get a Chance to Nix Peace Deal

Netanyahu: Israelis will be able to weigh in, via referendum, on any peace deal with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry's Meetings 'Positive', Say Officials

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been having “positive” meetings in the Middle East, according to officials.

Kerry and Netanyahu Hold Second Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu met in Jerusalem, their second meeting in 24 hours.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Kerry arrives in Israel, meets Netanyahu as part of his efforts to restart peace negotiations.

Report: Netanyahu Ready to Give Up 90% of Judea and Samaria

Top Likud Ministers said the Prime Minister is prepared to give up as much as 90% of Judea and Samaria, a report claims.

Dagan to Netanyahu: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.

Yaalon: Combat Units ‘Likely to Be Called Up Soon’

Defense Minister hints at major operation during a visit to the Golan.

Netanyahu: Peace Must be Achieved Through Negotiations

"Our goal is not just to enter and put a check mark to show that we've begun negotiations," Netanyahu tells Georgian Prime Minister.

Abbas Willing to Talk to Netanyahu - For a Limited Time

After refusing to talk to Israel for three years, Abbas caves in to pressure from Kerry, agrees to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Iran Wants 200 Nuclear Bombs, Not Two

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns the international community not to be fooled by Iran’s new "moderate" president.

Netanyahu: The Arabs Want All of 'Palestine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Presidential Conference that peace will not be possible until Arabs recognize the Jewish State.

PM to EU Chief: Iranian Issue Not Spin, It’s Spin of Centrifuges

PM Binyamin Netanyahu told EU chief Catherine Ashton in Jerusalem that elections did not change the Iranian nuclear threat to the world.

Housing Minister: Yes, There Is a Building Freeze

Minister Uri Ariel confirms: Israelis not allowed to build homes east of 1949 armistice line.

Netanyahu: Bennett's Comments Are His Own Opinion

Netanyahu distances himself from Bennett's comments on Palestinian state, says he favors "a negotiated settlement".

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