Benjamin Netanyahu

Ben-Gvir claims:

Netanyahu offered me to be Foreign Minister

Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu offered him the Foreign Ministry during coalition talks, jokes about hosting diplomats in Hebron and sets his sights on a senior post.

Netanyahu on Iran:

'We will defeat this regime, it will fall'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells i24NEWS that Israel is working to bring down the Iranian regime: “We will defeat this regime."

Winter's condition for Netanyahu

Ofer Winter makes clear that his party will recommend Netanyahu for prime minister, but sets a condition for joining the government.

‘I’m exposing it’

Netanyahu spills secret - entire yeshiva breaks into song

Netanyahu receives a singing and dancing welcome at Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, then surprises students by revealing Rabbi David Fendel’s birthday.

Netanyahu at Gaza Yellow Line:

‘We are not withdrawing, we are staying’

Netanyahu visits IDF forces near Gaza’s Yellow Line, declares Israel will remain in place and vows to complete the disarmament of Hamas.

Rabbi Dov Lando signals:

Degel Hatorah is not bound to Netanyahu

Rabbi Dov Lando says the haredi Torah world faces growing persecution and stresses that Degel Hatorah does not depend on any prime minister.

Netanyahu's ultimatum to the small parties

The prime minister met with rabbis and leading figures in Religious Zionist communities to demand action from the smaller parties in the demographic.

'Strengthening our friendship'

Netanyahu, Herzog welcome Congo President

Netanyahu and Herzog meet Congo President Tshisekedi as Israel and the DRC agree to strengthen economic, security and diplomatic ties.

Netanyahu responds:

'There was a failure, not a betrayal'

The Prime Minister responds to criticism of his wife’s comments: “There was a major failure on October 7, but not a betrayal. My wife did not say that either."

Dramatic arrest:

Al Jazeera footage of Hamas security chief shot before capture

Al Jazeera publishes footage showing the moments when Hamas’s internal security commander was shot, seconds before his capture.

Back to school:

Netanyahu joins first graders for arts and crafts

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens the new school year in Ramle, greeting first graders before joining students for a colorful arts and crafts activity.

On her way out of Likud?

Tally Gotliv: I will consider joining another party

Amid reports of talks on leaving Likud, MK Tally Gotliv accuses the Prime Minister's inner circle of trying to undermine her in the party primaries.

‘Immense fortitude’:

Netanyahu honors reserve combat servicemen and women

Netanyahu meets reserve combat servicemen and women, hears their battlefield stories and joins a photo shoot for an exhibition set to tour Israel and abroad.

Netanyahu backs Smotrich

We will bring the farm revolution to the Negev and Galilee

The Prime Minister says he would promote the establishment of agricultural farms, stressing the national importance of strengthening Jewish presence in the Negev and Galilee.

Winter responds to Netanyahu:

'This is what endangers the right-wing bloc'

Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter responds to the Prime Minister’s claim that his party poses a “danger" to the right: “We are part of the right-wing camp, but we work for no one."

US Jews sour on Iran war:

Just one-third now call campaign successful

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for unity to save right-wing bloc, Otzma Yehudit declares decision to run separately 'final and absolute.'

Ofer Winter clarifies:

'We will recommend only Netanyahu'

Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter clarifies his position ahead of the election: “We are part of the right-wing camp. Its leader is Netanyahu, and he is the only one we will recommend."

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Netanyahu calls on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the bad blood between them and unite ahead of the elections.

‘Entire nation is moved’:

Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the family of Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from Sultan Yacoub, after his remains were returned to Israel.

Netanyahu warns:

Winter might bring the right wing down

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Ofer Winter during an event hosted by the Binyamin Regional Council on Tuesday evening and called on him to unite with Moshe Feiglin and Avi Maoz.

'A steep price'

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions against Iran, praising Trump and Bessent for imposing a steep price on the regime.

Netanyahu

'Iran tried to assassinate one of my children'

Netanyahu revealed this evening that Iran has attempted to assassinate one of his children, after Iranian state TV threatened President Trump's son.

Details of operation to locate the Altalena revealed

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Ben Gvir and Eliyahu present details of the operation to locate the Altalena and the findings that were discovered.

Netanyahu, Katz presented with data showing decline in terrorism

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister held a situational assessment at Central Command. Minister Katz: “The number of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria has fallen to levels we have never seen before."

A disaster for Israel:

Netanyahu warns of splintering parties on the right

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges right-wing voters not to support parties failing to pass the electoral threshold: 'You are wasting your vote. It guarantees the rise of the left, which would be a disaster for Israel.'

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Netanyahu

'We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister addresses the developing threat of explosive drones on the southern front in a special video. “I have instructed that everything be done against these deadly devices."

'Cheap politics'

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu criticism of Interpol request

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu after his criticism of Ankara seeking Interpol arrest warrants for him and other Israeli officials.

'Antisemitic dictator'

Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks arrests of Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Turkish President after Turkey asks Interpol for arrest warrants against him and other senior Israeli officials.

Minister Strock reveals:

'Netanyahu considered prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

'20 rabbis asked Netanyahu to hold prayer inside Gaza. We are returning to the parts of the Land that we abandoned. We did it in northern Samaria, and we will do it in Gaza as well,' says Minister Orit Strock.

Escalation as Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrants for Netanyahu

Ankara asks Interpol to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and dozens of senior Israeli officials over their alleged involvement in stopping the Global Sumud flotilla en route to Gaza.

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Netanyahu at pop star Eden Ben Zaken’s concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Prime Minister speaks with the singer during her concert: “It’s wonderful to be with our amazing people and with you."

Ben Gurion strike fallout

Netanyahu orders removal of Airport Workers’ chief from Likud

Netanyahu’s associates furious over the move by Pinchas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers’ union, prompting the Prime Minister to order his removal from Likud.

'Hamas hasn't changed'

Special interview with Amb. Mike Huckabee

In a special Arutz Sheva interview, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks out on Iran, Hamas, Syria, Israel's upcoming elections, and Trump-Netanyahu ties.

Netanyahu’s warning after Ben Gurion Airport chaos

The Prime Minister addressed the surprise strike and severe disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport and made clear that the airport would operate normally.

Netanyahu praises

US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Netanyahu: The ICC has become a kangaroo court.

The encounter with a wounded soldier that moved Netanyahu

During a visit to Ariel University, Netanyahu met Amit, who was wounded by sniper fire in Gaza: “A moment that moved me deeply."

Kushner:

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

President Trump's envoy and son-in-law says concerns raised by Netanyahu during four-hour meeting were addressed, stresses Israel will retain right to defend itself.

Netanyahu's strong message to Kushner

In 4-hour meeting with Israeli PM, US envoy Jared Kushner presses Israel to implement the 15-point Gaza peace plan.

Trump on Israeli elections:

I should stay out, but may endorse someone

US President declines to endorse a candidate in Israel's upcoming elections, but leaves open possibility he could do so later.

Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

Piers Morgan calls Netanyahu 'idiot' after the PM referred to the UK as an 'Islamic Republic,' but thousands of commenters back up Prime Minister with facts.

Report:

Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan

Jared Kushner is set to travel to Israel next week to coordinate the White House's Gaza transition plan with Prime Minister Netanyahu, sources tell Axios.

Netanyahu ordered to remove video after petition over minors

Election Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Netanyahu's video removed after a petition alleged it improperly featured children in a campaign.

Netanyahu hails Colombia:

'The Israeli flag will continue to fly here'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, declaring the plateau will remain Israeli land.

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bar Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from returning to Judea and Samaria following visit abroad. 'Palestinian Terrorist Authority must be dismantled.'

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.

'Morally corrupt'

New Likud pick's anti-Trump posts come back to bite him

Oren Dobronsky apologized to Trump after past posts criticizing his Iran war policy surfaced shortly after Netanyahu named him to a Likud slot.

PM launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

In announcing AI program, PM Netanyahu says: “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it."

Government expands housing discounts for reservists nationwide

Netanyahu, Katz and Smotrich unveil housing plan offering 20,000 reservists apartments and land, with discounts topping NIS 500,000.

'No 'Fatahstan' nor 'Hamastan''

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza proposal, vows no IDF withdrawal before Hamas disarmament, and rules out a Palestinian state.

Report: Defense Min. left Security Cabinet meeting for wedding

Report claims Defense Minister Israel Katz left a crucial Security Cabinet session before it concluded, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking where he had gone.

'Nice and frank conversation'

Vance rejects reports of clash with Netanyahu

Vice President JD Vance rejects reports of a hostile confrontation with Netanyahu, characterizing their talks over Iran policy as frank but pleasant.

Netanyahu

'The long journey of the Herzl family ends today'

Prime Minister links Herzl's vision to Israel's current security challenges, vows to prevent a nuclear Iran; President Herzog says lasting victory requires both military success and statesmanship.

Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir

Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.

Haredi allies turn on Netanyahu over Draft Law

Haredi factions disagree on response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements on law preventing arrest of haredi draft evaders, exposing internal rift.

Poll:

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.

New party on the horizon?

Erdan sets red line for the government

Ex-Likud member and former ambassador Gilad Erdan vows that he will not sit in a narrow government.