Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s request:

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office confirms that Netanyahu is seeking to accelerate the timeline for seizing control of Gaza’s remaining terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas.

Netanyahu:

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

Amit Segal:

'Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas'

In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."

France slams Netanyahu for 'abject' antisemitism accusation

France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.

Trump to Mark Levin:

Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.

Netanyahu vs Australian PM:

'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australia's Jews'

Following a series of anti-Israel government decisions and a rise in antisemitism in the country, Prime Minister Netanyahu opens up about Australia's Prime Minister.

Netanyahu

'Hamas is under enormous pressure'

PM visited the Gaza Division, where he praised the IDF's achievements and emphasized that Hamas is under heavy pressure, while presenting plans for the operation in Gaza City.

Report:

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.

Cabinet ministers:

'Rule out possibility of a partial hostage deal'

Cabinet ministers demand PM clarify that Israel will not agree to a partial hostage deal, only a move that will return all the hostages together from Hamas captivity.

Poll:

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

Netanyahu in Ofra

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

Report:

Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.

Report:

New document reveals Hamas shift on hostage deal

A new document reportedly presented to PM Netanyahu reveals that Hamas has changed its approach, now open to a "partial deal" for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

Netanyahu

'Only our principles for concluding the war will bring security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again presented the five conditions set by the cabinet for ending the war.

Netanyahu to haredi officers:

'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir visited the haredi Avnet Company of the Border Police, praising their enlistment as a vital union of faith and defense.

'A mirage'

Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to help solve Iran’s water crisis, calling it a "mirage."

Netanyahu

'If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses attendees at NEWSMAX's event in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu:

We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.

Water crisis in Iran

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

In message to the Iranian people, Israeli PM lays blame for Iran's water crisis on the Iranian regime, offers Israel's assistance in overcoming the water crisis when the ayatollahs no longer stand in the way.

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

Dozens of soldiers wounded in the Sword of Iron War issued an urgent appeal to PM Netanyahu, 'If you are unable to lead the people to a decisive, swift, and clear victory, hand over the keys.'

To speed up trial:

Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Jerusalem court schedules four weekly hearings in Netanyahu corruption case, considers moving proceedings to Beit Shemesh for security reasons.

Netanyahu

'We stand before the end of the campaign'

PM addresses the dedication of the Knesset Museum at Froumine House in Jerusalem. 'We are working to overcome the remnants of the Iranian axis and to free all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

Report

Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

PM reportedly adopts position of Minister Ron Dermer that the only deal that is acceptable is a deal in which all of the hostages are released.

Smotrich reveals

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed for the first time on "The Patriots" program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to form a government with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.

Netanyahu: We are on the verge of concluding the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies remarks from Sunday's press conference, underlines commitment to all hostages - both living and deceased.

Smotrich's criticism continues:

'Maybe Netanyahu can't stand the pressure'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused PM Netanyahu of caving to pressure over Gaza, warning the cabinet’s decision risks halting the war and abandoning hostages.

Sanders:

Israel becoming a 'pariah state' under Netanyahu’s leadership

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes PM Netanyahu, claiming recent policies have made Israel "almost a pariah state" globally. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, Sanders blames Netanyahu government for worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

Netanyahu:

Hamas deceived us, they did not want a deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media about the continuation of the fighting and the Cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza.

UN official:

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.

Hostage's father to Netanyahu:

'No more soldiers to waste'

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, urges that the goal of military operations must be to defeat Hamas, not to push for negotiations.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize Gaza

Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.

Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war

In English-language press conference, PM vows to finish Hamas’s defeat, rejects starvation claims, outlines post-war Gaza plan, and says Israel will win 'with or without the support of others.'

Lapid pressures Smotrich:

Join me to dissolve Knesset over Gaza policy

Opposition leader urges finance minister to sign a “change of circumstances” letter, paving the way for a new motion to dissolve the Knesset after his sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy.

Jack Engelhard:

Netanyahu versus the world

No one talks about the humanitarian crisis facing Israel, no one talks about the soldiers, reservists, their parents and grandparents. After all, they're Jew. Opinion.

Netanyahu

'The right has a special talent for toppling governments'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting to threats from right-wing parties to bring about the dissolution of the coalition if Hamas is not defeated in Gaza.

Hamas official:

'The only path to an agreement is through negotiation'

Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi claims Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot reach a mutually agreed deal due to opposition from right-wing ministers in his government.

This is not how you win

I've lost confidence that Netanyahu can lead to victory

'The Prime Minister and the cabinet have succumbed to weakness, letting emotion override reason, and have once again decided to do more of the same.'

Netanyahu:

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.

UN chief:

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.

Netanyahu:

'Germany rewarding Hamas terrorism with arms embargo'

Netanyahu speaks to German Chancellor Merz, tells him that Germany is rewarding Hamas terrorism by imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Advisor to PM Yonatan Urich attacks the article published about him in the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, calling it 'distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided.'

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on July 28 escalates into shouting, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff sent to coordinate positions on the humanitarian aid to Gaza.

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.

Hamas responds to Israel’s plan to conquer Gaza

The Hamas terrorist organization claims that significant progress was made toward a "final agreement" in the latest round of talks, but Netanyahu withdrew from the negotiations.

Heated cabinet meeting

Netanyahu: Goal is to defeat Hamas, not perpetuate it

As the Security Cabinet debates a full Gaza takeover, Netanyahu vows to defeat Hamas, while IDF Chief Zamir warns the move could endanger hostages and troops alike.

Netanyahu

'We intend to take control of all of Gaza to remove Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed this evening by Fox News and commented on the cabinet meeting and the decision expected to be made on the takeover of Gaza.

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

A scathing article in Hamevaser calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt military operation in Gaza, claiming State has no spiritual mandate to fight while persecuting Torah scholars.

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

PMO

'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

IDF Chief of Staff presents PM Netanyahu with options for the continuation of the war amid reports that the PM has decided that the IDF will conquer and occupy Gaza.

Samaria:

PM Netanyahu hosts US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Shiloh

Prime Minister Netanyahu hosts US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Samaria to strengthen ties and highlight support for Israeli sovereignty.

PM at recruitment center

'Still necessary to complete the enemy's defeat in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to recruits for the armored and combat engineering corps and reiterated that the goals of the war are "to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel."

PM and Chief of Staff clash over conquest of Gaza

The Prime Minister is expected to propose a plan for conquering the Gaza Strip, defeating Hamas, and returning the hostages - despite opposition from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Report:

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

The Prime Minister's Office has worked intensively in recent weeks to reduce tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine.

Report

Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Sources from the Prime Minister's office report that Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to conquer the Gaza Strip, against the position of the IDF, and will discuss it with the Cabinet.

NIS 3.2 billion budget for rebuilding south after Oct. 7 approved

Netanyahu: 'Today, the Government is approving extensive steps for the rebuilding, development and renewal of many communities in the Negev, and Ashkelon.'