Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s About-Face on Hevron Expulsion

The Prime Minister had a last minute change of heart regarding the Machpelah House in Hevron, sources close to him explain.

Be’er Sheva Anglo Fed Up, Writes Netanyahu

Montreal native and Negev resident Miriam Goodman is fed up with rockets. She writes Netanyahu, “We have had enough lip service from you.”

Netanyahu: We’ll Hit Anyone Who Plans to Harm Us

PM visits the south, calls to “strike anyone who plans to harm us.”

WikiLeaks: Netanyahu Said Obama Wears ‘Rose-Colored Glasses’

Netanyahu said that President Obama is wearing “rose-colored glasses” when looking at the Iranian nuclear threat, WikiLeaks reported.

Oil, U.S. Elections, May Put Brakes on an Iranian Strike

Obama may prefer to hold off an attack on Iran until after U.S. elections, but Netanyahu must have the 'grit' to attack if time runs out.

Obama Speech Elicits Mixed Reactions From Israeli MKs

President Obama’s speech to AIPAC on Sunday elicited diverse reactions from Israeli officials.

‘Netanyahu to Tell Obama: Attack Iran – Or Else’

Netanyahu will deliver Obama an ultimatum that if the United States does not attack Iran soon, Israel will, reports the London Telegraph.

Poll of Israelis on Iran Attack Shows Surprising Results

A poll released as PM Netanyahu heads for the US says that Israelis are divided on an Iran attack

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

PM: IAEA Report Shows 'We Are Right on Iran'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the latest IAEA report showed that Israel's suspicions on Iran are justified.

Bolton: Israeli PM Won't Get a Cup of Coffee at the White House

Bolton says upcoming meeting between Netanyahu and Obama is going to be “very unpleasant,” but unavoidable.

Peres to Tell Obama : Israel Shouldn't Attack Iran

President Shimon Peres plans to tell U.S. President Barack Obama that he is opposed to Israeli military action in Iran, report says.

Funding Found to Keep Ammunition Hill Open

An eleventh hour deal will keep Ammunition Hill open

PM: I Was Right to Doubt 'Arab Spring'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday night that he been right when he presented a 'pessimistic' view of the 'Arab Spring'

Bombing Attacks Unmask Iran, Netanyahu Says

The terror bombings in New Delhi and Bangkok this week have unmasked Iran for the world to see its true face, Netanyahu tells the Knesset.

‘Israel Can Harm Iran in Ways Prohibited in US’

Israel carries out attacks on Iran that are prohibited by the US, Newsweek reports. “Israel doesn’t tell and the US doesn’t want to know.”

Report: US Believes Israel Agrees Not to Attack Iran – for Now

The Obama administration believes that it has convinced Israel to give sanctions against Iran a chance to work, a report said.

PM Netanyahu: Only Strength Ensures Survival of Jewish People

PM: Only thing that ensures our existence, security and prosperity is our strength

Feiglin Claims Victory in Netanyahu Landslide

Netanyahu won 75 percent of the Likud leadership vote, while 25 percent voted for Feiglin, Both said they won. Livni says both of them lost.

Feiglin Hoping for a Pyrrhic Victory for Netanyahu

Netanyahu will win the Likud leadership contest Tuesday, but a strong showing for Moshe Feiglin could change the party’s future.

Comptroller Report May Shake Up Netanyahu Gov’t

A Comptroller-Ombudsman’s report urges that two senior ministers resign because of the Carmel fire disaster that killed 44 people in 2010.

‘Gov’t Psychological Warfare a Prelude to Mass Expulsions’

Recent demolitions of outposts are part of psychological warfare to prepare the public for mass expulsions, warns a Yesha leader.

Netanyahu Flies to Holland; Pro-PA Backers Urge ‘Shoe Protest’

Prime Minister Netanyahu is flying to Holland Wednesday for an official visit, where pro-PA activists urge a “shoe protest.”

Security Agents to Probe Death Threat on Netanyahu

A death threat to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was posted on his official Facebook page, and security officials are investigating.

PM Folds on Bar Association Bill

Prime Minister Netanyahu backed off from presenting the Bar Association Bill for its final Knesset vote, after a media blitz by the left.

PM Netanyahu: ‘Israel Overcame 2011 Upheaval’

The past year was one of upheaval that Israel met with continued economic growth and increased security, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Feiglin to PM: Likud Primaries? Bring it On!

Moshe Feiglin, head of the Likud's Manhigut Yehudit faction, is planning to again take on Binyamin Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud.

Thomas Friedman Can’t Admit He Is Wrong

Thomas Friedman regrets writing another anti-Israel snipe, but insists he is right. He simply used the wrong word, he says.

Netanyahu Ditches Law to Legalize Outposts

Netanyahu ditched a bill to legalize dozens of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria; the bill’s sponsor vowed it will pass one day.

Netanyahu: We Won’t Let Radicals Start a Religious War

Prime Minister says "anyone who dares raise his hand against soldiers and police will pay a heavy price."

Samaria Leader: Blame Netanyahu for Attack on IDF

Netanyahu’s “is lying and playing dirty” and is to blame for the attack on an IDF base Monday night, says settlement leader Daniella Weiss.

'Merkel Beat Netanyahu at Poker over Submarine Sale'

Merkel approved the sale of a submarine to Israel on condition that Netanyahu unfreeze taxes collected for the PA, reports Die Welt.

Video: ‘Historic Bond between Israel and Ukraine’

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Ukrainian President Yanukovych of an "historic bond between Israel and the Ukraine."

Christian Tourists Angry at Discrimination at Outpost

Christian tourists, threatened by arrest during a visit in Yesha, ask Netanyahu why leftists at the site were not arrested.

Sarkozy Tells French Jews: I Stand with Israel

French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets French Jews, tells them he is committed to the State of Israel.

ZOA Calls Palestinian Authority ‘Vicious Terrorist Culture’

The Palestinian Authority has created a “vicious, Jew-hating terrorist culture, ZOA President Morton A. Klein charged Sunday night.

Sarkozy to Netanyahu: You Have My Friendship

French President Nicolas Sarkozy doing damage control after being caught calling Netanyahu 'a liar.'

Netanyahu Postpones Bill on High Court Appointments

Netanyahu bows to pressures from the Attorney General and mainstream media and postpones vote on a bill on High Court appointments.

Video: ‘World Must Stop Iran before It’s Too Late’

The world must see the IAEA report for what it is and stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons before it is too late, says Netanyahu.

Sarkozy to Visit ‘Liar’ Netanyahu

Sarkozy plans to visit Netanyahu, whom he called a liar off-mike, to clear up a “misunderstanding” while media still mum on cover-up.

Shas Leader to Bibi: Save Migron

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef steps into ‘outpost’ fray, calls on Prime Minister to legalize Jewish communities.

Sarkozy Tells Obama, 'Netanyahu is a Liar’

French president Sarkozy is in a diplomatic knot after telling Obama in what he thought was a private talk, “Netanyahu is a liar.”

2,300 Units Approved in Efrat, Har Homa, Ramot, Maaleh Adumim

Details emerge of Israeli construction plans approved to punish Abbas for UNESCO move.

Kadima Attacks PA Sanctions: Israel is Isolating Itself

Kadima attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu for the decision to sanction the PA, says he is causing Israel to be isolated.

Jordanian Farmers Threaten Lawsuit against Netanyahu

Farmers in Jordan intend to sue Prime Minister Netanyahu in international courts because of damage from fires Israel allegedly set.

Poll: Likud Up to 37 Knesset Seats

Channel 2 poll shows Likud with 10 seats more than it has now, Kadima plunging by 11.

Video: Countdown to ‘11/11’ on Dead Sea Vote

Netanyahu calls on students and teachers to vote for the Dead Sea in the New Seven Wonders of Nature contest. Deadline in two weeks.

Bibi Gets Birthday Surprise at Work

PM Netanyahu surprised by family, ministers bearing a birthday cake.

Abbas Demands: Now Release Fatah Terrorists

PA Chairman Abbas demands that Israel release more than 500 Fatah terrorists, based on alleged promise from former PM Olmert.

Gilad Sharon Claims: My Father is Alive, Responsive

Gilad Sharon says his father, former PM Ariel Sharon, responds to requests. Also claims to have come up with ‘Disengagement’ idea.

Netanyahu Tells Families: I Feel Your Pain

PM Netanyahu addressed bereaved families, telling them, “I understand your pain.”

Report: PM’s Health ‘Excellent’

The Prime Minister’s Office publishes his annual doctor’s report, Netanyahu in “excellent” health.

Opposition: Trajtenberg a ‘Horrible’ Decision

Opposition parties slam the Netanyahu administration over its approval of Trajtenberg. Kadima: Israel needs budget overhaul.

Netanyahu Warned: Destroy Homes - Destroy Likud

MK Tzipi Hotovely warns Likud head, PM Netanyahu, that by demolishing Jewish homes, he is harming his own party.

Bibi Says ‘Yes’ to Quartet, Leaves Abbas Up a Diplomatic Tree

Netanyahu agrees to the Quartet’ idea for renewed talks with the PA and may have checkmated Abbas, who cannot back down from his UN ploy.

Netanyahu: I Am More Flexible than Rabin

Prime Minister tells foreign media he has no preconditions for negotiations.

Abbas: Bibi the Toughest Negotiator

Netanyahu is the hardest Israeli leader for the PA to negotiate with, Abbas complains in interview to Arab media.

PM: We've Compromised Enough for Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu laid out Israel's case in a round of media interviews after his UN speech Friday. No preconditions.

Report: Bibi Sought Support for PA Hate Education

Israel’s Prime Minister asked the U.S. to keep funding PA education despite incitement, hate, journalist reports.

Lieberman Vows to Stay in Coalition despite PA's UN Bid

Foreign Minister Lieberman denies he will break up the coalition if Netanyahu does not"punish" the PA for going to the UN.