Benjamin Netanyahu

Opinion: Dichter Pickup Sound

Dichter is a Strategic Pickup For Netanyahu Now and Long Term

Analysis:Despite deserved loathing for Kadima among Arutz Sheva readership, the pickup of Avi Dichter has a lot to recommend it.

24-48 Hours to Open Tel Aviv Bomb Shelters

It will take 24 hours to get all the bomb shelters in Tel Aviv open in the event of a missile strike, according to a city official.

Netanyahu: Khamenei 'Not a Rational Leader'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explains in closed conversations why he is seriously considering attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.

Panetta to Netanyahu: We Won't Let Iran Acquire Nukes

US Secy of Defense Leon Panetta assured Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu America will block Iran from “ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.”

Netanyahu's New Economic Measures Raise Critics' Ire

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized following decision to raise VAT, cut budgets for government ministries.

Israel’s Knesset Scorecard: Who’s on First

Mofaz joined coalition, quit and now faces mutiny. Media hate Bibi, love Shelley.You can’t tell apart the politicians without a scorecard.

Kadima Slams Netanyahu for Attempting to Split the Party

Kadima strongly attacks Netanyahu over his attempts to get a group of Knesset members from Kadima to join the coalition.

Netanyahu Tells Colorado: Israel Understands Terror

Netanyahu sent condolences to Colorado’s “Batman” terror victims, “We well understand the pain and loss that you are experiencing.”

Netanyahu, Clinton: World is 'Changing Fast'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and US Secy of State Hillary Clinton agreed Monday night prior to their meeting that the world is changing fast.

Barroso Talks Peace and Iran with Netanyahu

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, meets PM Binyamin Netanyahu. The two talk about the peace process and about Iran.

UTJ Chairman Litzman Skips Cabinet Over Draft Law

United Torah Judaism party chairman Yaakov Litzman skipped the weekly cabinet meeting in protest over the universal draft law.

Netanyahu Wants Another Committee; Mofaz: No Way

Netanyahu says he intends to appoint a team to formulate a law based on Plesner conclusions. Mofaz rejects this.

FBI: Bibi Helped in Plot for U.S. Nuclear Equipment

Declassified FBI documents implicate PM Netanyahu in a 1970s plot to use U.S. technology for Israel’s nuclear program.

Netanyahu Ready for Personal Sanctions on Service Evaders

Netanyahu meets heads of coalition parties, says he would be willing to impose personal sanctions on hareidim who evade service.

Mofaz to Netanyahu: It's Time for Actions, Not Words

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz strongly rejects Netanyahu’s welcoming of the Draft Law committee's recommendations.

Netanyahu: Sanctions for 'Draft Dodgers'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says those who refuse to serve in the IDF will not recieve the same benefits as those who do serve.

Secret British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Netanyahu

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Netanyahu on U.S. Independence Day: There's Reason for Hope

PM Netanyahu's Message for the July 4, 2012 US Independence Day

Kadima Furious Over Scrapping of Draft Law Committee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's decision to scrap the committee drafting a replacement for the Tal Law has incensed Kadima.

Fischer Loses Deficit Spending Showdown in Cabinet

The cabinet voted to raise Israel's deficit ceiling to 3% over the objections of Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer.

Fischer Blasts Netanyahu Deficit Spending Plan

Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer says the PM's plan to increase deficit spending is the exact opposite of what Israel should do

Amid Differences, Netanyahu and Putin Discuss Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin said that they hoped their two countries could cooperate more closely in a wide range of areas,

Netanyahu: Defeating Islamism will Take Decades

"I have no doubt that by the end of the century, militant Islam will be defeated," says Prime Minister.

Bibi Doodles for Google

Prime Minister meets executive chairman of Global Google, who is effusive about Israeli talent.

Discounts on New Books to be Illegal

Ministerial committee approves legislation forbidding changing the price of new books for 18 months.

U.S. Condemns Israel Over Beit El Expansion

U.S. says "Israeli settlement activity undermines peace efforts" after PM Netanyahu announces 300 new homes for Beit El.

Netanayhu to Gelfand: We Are Going to Support Chess

Boris Gelfand, who finished in second place in the World Chess Championship, returned to Israel and met Netanyahu and Livnat.

Netanyahu Asks Likud to Back Beit El Demolitions

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pleaded with Likud lawmakers to oppose the 'regulation law' saying it would harm Israel's settlements

Reliving the Sabena Rescue

Deputy-commander Danny Yatom recalls famous rescue of hijacked plane. Then-soldiers Barak and Netanyahu played key roles.

Netanyahu, Mofaz Deal With Blowback from Deal

Some ministers and MKs in both the Likud and Kadima are not happy with the deal that has given PM Netanyahu a 'super coalition'

Report: PM Will Announce New Elections Sunday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to announce early elections at the next Likud faction meeting.

Esther Pollard: Don't Make Me a Widow

Netanyahu calls to free Pollard on Passover, “the holiday of freedom.” Esther Pollard pleads, “Don’t make me a widow.”

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.