Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

PM Calls for New Elections

PM Calls for New Elections After Budget Talks Fail

Israel will be voting for a new Knesset in the coming months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday night

More MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Barak

Two more members of the Knesset are calling on PM Netanyahu to fire DM Barak for the "mistrust" he is causing within the party

Iranians Scared by Netanyahu Speech, Says Iranian Woman

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the UN placed fear into the hearts of Iranians, a Muslim woman from Tehran tells an Israeli channel.

Rift Deepens Between Netanyahu and Barak

Netanyahu plans to meet with Foreign Minister Lieberman about the budget, but not with Barak, reports indicate.

Netanyahu Likely to Demand Early Elections

Political sources increasingly believe that PM Netanyahu will call for early elections within the next two weeks

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

Netanyahu and Obama Speak About Iran

Obama and Netanyahu speak about a "range of security issues", including Iran, by phone.

Video: Netanyahu and Harper Meet in New York

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in New York, thanks him for severing ties with Iran.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

PM Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Bloomberg meet following UN speech, emphasize the need for "red lines" for Iran.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

U.S. Unimpressed by Netanyahu Speech, Won't Set Red Lines

The Obama administration reiterates that the President would not set “red lines” for Iran, despite Netanyahu's UN speech.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Press Paints Netanyahu into Obama-Romney Race

U.S., Israeli newsmen appear determined to convince readers Prime Minister is trying to sway U.S. voters.

New US Ad Featuring Only Netanyahu Airs in Florida

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

Netanyahu: Iran Puts Zealotry Above Survival

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Iran's leaders are guided by "unbelievable fanaticism" and can't have nuclear weapons.

Panetta: Red Lines Are Political Arguments

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta sides with Obama, reject Israel's demand of "red lines" for Iran.

Official: Obama Rejected Netanyahu's Request for 'Red Line'

Senior official says the divide between Obama and Netanyahu in Iran has deepened after their phone conversation this week.

Langfan Challenges U.S. Senator Over Letter to Netanyahu

Attorney Mark Langfan refutes an angry letter by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer to PM Netanyahu over Iran. No response from Boxer's office.

New Yorker Editor Laces into Netanyahu

In an op-ed piece on the magazine's web site. Remnick laces into Netanyahu as a “dangerous neocon”

Hollande Urges Netanyahu to Favor Diplomacy on Iran

French President calls Netanyahu to discuss Iran, stresses France's determination that Iran should suspend its nuclear program.

Netanyahu Thanks Harper for Cutting Off Ties with Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, thanks him for his decision to expel Iranian diplomats.

Report: Head of MI6 Told Israel Not to Attack Iran

Report: the head of the British Secret Service made a secret visit to Israel and urged Netanyahu not to attack Iran.

Reconciliation? Obama Calls Bibi to Talk About Iran

Hours after the announcement that Obama would not meet Netanyahu in New York later this month, the two leaders speak by phone.

Protests Prompt Netanyahu to Give PA Aid Package

Netanyahu orders the transfer of a 250 million shekel advance to the PA from tax revenues collected by Israel.

PM May Go for Early Elections After All, Observers Say

Binyamin Netanyahu is in a very strong political position right now, and advisers are urging him to take advantage of the situation

Netanyahu: Iran Accelerating Progress toward Nukes

Prime Minister meets US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), notes inspectors' report cited in New York Times.