Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'Letter is from a noisy group of retirees'

The Prime Minister dismissed the letter sent by a group of former Air Force soldiers, saying their claims no longer impressed the public.

PM's Passover blessing:

'The Almighty and our soldiers save us from our enemies' hands'

Prime Minister Netanyahu publishes video message with a special blessing ahead of ther Passover festival. 'Wwe are the generation of resurrection. The generation of victory.'

'Irresponsible statement'

Netanyahu rebukes Canadian PM Carney over Gaza genocide remark

Netanyahu slams Canadian PM Mark Carney for seemingly endorsing a protester's claim of genocide in Gaza. Carney later claimed he hadn't heard the protester use the term "genocide".

Netanyahu:

'Extremist' group at margins signed letter to bring down gov't

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, in decision to dismiss reservists who signed protest letter. 'The IDF is fighting - and we all stand behind it.'

Liri Albag responds to attacks

'Let’s fight our enemies, not each other'

Liri Albag, a survivor of Hamas captivity, responds to the attacks against her after she accused Netanyahu of failures which led to the October 7 massacre.

Netanyahu appears in court only 3 hours after landing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court this morning for testimony on Case 1000, only 3 hours after returning from US.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Do not summon Ronen Bar to discussions, do not work with him'

Minister Smotrich blasts the Supreme Court's ruling which froze the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, calls on the Prime Minister not to cooperate with Ronen Bar.

PM's message after US trip:

'Eliminating Hamas and Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concludes visit to US, emphasizes cooperation with President Trump on a variety of issues.

Report:

Israel was not informed of direct negotiations with Iran

A source familiar with the details stated that although the possibility that Trump would renew contact with Iran was taken into account, it was evident that Netanyahu did not know in advance about the move.

Former Shin Bet chief submits affidavit against Netanyahu

The former head of the Shin Bet, Yoram Cohen, claims in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court: "Netanyahu asked me to exploit the Shin Bet's authority for personal political purposes."

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Liri Albag claims that the Prime Minister is responsible for the Hamas massacre on October 7 and faces criticism and insults from his supporters.

Trump:

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Netanyahu promises to cut the trade deficit between the US and Israel. Trump explains plan for Gaza and adds: 'I don't understand why Israel ever gave it up...They took ocean-front property and gave it away for peace - how did that work out? Not good.'

Former ISA chief:

Netanyahu asked me to disqualify Bennett from Cabinet

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him to disqualify then-Minister Naftali Bennett from membership in Diplomatic-Security Cabinet.

Ahead of key talks with Trump

Netanyahu lands in Washington, meets US Commerce Secretary

Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in Washington to meet with President Trump and top US officials. Trump says he will discuss trade issues with the Prime Minister.

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Netanyahu:

'Jewish Department conduct proves that Ronen Bar must go'

The Prime Minister denounced the recent recordings of conversations between the ISA's Jewish Department and a senior Judea and Samaria police officer as 'corruption' and 'extortion.'

ICC demanded Netanyahu's arrest, Hungary ignored it

The International Criminal Court demanded that Hungary detain the Israeli Prime Minister and extradite him. Hungary not only ignored the request, but it withdrew from the court.

Family of hostage:

'He has a name, bring him home'

The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'

'I hope I can help'

Netanyahu leaves for US to talk to Trump about tariffs

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves Hungary for the US where he will meet with President Trump to discuss the situation in Gaza as well as the new 17% tariff on Israeli goods.

Netanyahu requests to delay testimony due to US trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asks to reschedule testimony, citing upcoming trip to Washington, reveals some of the issues to be discussed during the trip.

Netanyahu meets Hungarian Jews, emphasizes faith and unity

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Hungary’s Jewish leadership in Budapest, stressing Israel’s resolve to return all hostages and win its current war. His wife, Sara Netanyahu, shares her emotional strength and dedication to families, children, and the hostages.

In Budapest

Netanyahu and Orbán honor Holocaust victims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán visit Budapest’s Shoes on the Danube memorial, paying tribute to Holocaust victims. Joined by their spouses, they place wreaths and hold a moment of silence.

Trump:

Netanyahu may visit the US next week

US President says he spoke with Netanyahu and adds the Prime Minister may visit the United States next week or “sometime in the not so distant future.”

Orbán to Netanyahu:

'ICC is not a court of the rule of law; it's a political court'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told his Israeli counterpart about his country's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Netanyahu replied: 'You've just taken a bold and principled position.'

Watch: Netanyahu greeted by honor guard upon arrival in Hungary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara arrive in Hungary on official visit, are greeted by honor guard and Israel's national anthem 'Hatikva' at official ceremony.

Israeli journalist:

'Saying Bibi received money from Qatar is slandering him'

Israeli journalist Guy Peleg claimed that in his opinion, Prime Minister Netanyahu did not know about the alleged connection between his office staff and Qatar.

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

The Prime Minister claims, in response to the "Qatar Gate" affair, that Benny Gantz and Ronen Bar praised Qatar and visited it – yet were not investigated like his adviser Yonatan Urich.

'Changing gears'

Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will continue increasing the pressure on Hamas until all the hostages are returned.

PM to court:

'A slew of false briefings'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks court investigation against him, claiming repeated attempts to distort reality with false briefings.

Deputy ISA chief to fill dismissed chief Ronen Bar's position

Netanyahu appoints deputy head of Shin Bet as acting head until a permanent replacement is determined.

Hostage's family's message:

'You will celebrate your next birthday with us'

On the birthday of Bar Kupershtein, who is still held in Gaza, his family appeals to Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize the hostages' return.

Israel cancels all import tariffs on US products

Netanyahu, after canceling customs duties on US goods, primarily agricultural products: 'In addition to the economic advantages to the market and to the citizens of Israel, the current effort will allow us to further strengthen the alliance and ties between Israel and the US. '

Qatar-Gate

Did PM's Office messages originate in Qatar?

Police are expected to request that Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstien remain in custody for another nine days as the investigation into the 'Qatar-Gate' affair continues.

Miki Zohar:

'Disqualifying the PM will cause a civil war'

Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar addressed the possibility that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be declared unfit to serve by the court.

Netanyahu backtracks:

Sharvit will not be appointed as Shin Bet Chief

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that 'after further thought,' he decided to withdraw the appointment of Vice Admiral (Res.) Eli Sharvit as ISA Director.

Methinks the left doth protest too much

A U.S. probe of the money trail to the Israeli machine operating to topple Benjamin Netanyahu should cause the movement's radical engineers to shake in their Birkenstocks. Opinion.

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

US Sen. Graham objects to Netanyahu's choice for ISA Chief

US Senator Lindsey Graham published a post calling on Israel to reconsider the appointment of VADM Eli Sharvit, who recently wrote a column criticizing President Trump's policies.

Netanyahu to testify at his office on Qatar-Gate

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed police to question the Prime Minister on his staff's connections with Qatar. Netanyahu left the court early to testify before Lahav 433 investigators in his office.

Sources close to PM:

Appointment of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet head to be withdrawn

There is a growing belief among those close to the prime minister that the anger in Likud over the appointment of a former navy commander who participated in the Kaplan protests to lead Israel's intelligence agency will not go through.

Pressure on Netanyahu to revoke appointment of new Shin Bet chief

Likud members pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke appointment of former Navy commander Eli Sharvit as new Shin Bet chief.

Netanyahu announces:

Eli Sharvit to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet

After interviewing seven different candidates, Netanyahu decides to appoint former Navy Commander Eli Sharvit as head of the Israel Security Agency.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Greek PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met this evening in Jerusalem with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

The French President called on Israel to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and discussed the situation in Syria.

Netanyahu:

'Military pressure on Hamas is working'

At the start of the cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu hit back against the allegations against him on the conduct of the war and the efforts to return the hostages.

Netanyahu's conversation with the parents of Alon Ohel

Kobi and Idit Ohel spoke on the phone with the Prime Minister after they contacted him in an urgent open letter.

Report:

Netanyahu tasks Mossad with finding homes for Gazans

Axios reports that Netanyahu has instructed Mossad to identify nations willing to accept large numbers of Gazans. Prime Minister's Office declines to comment.

House probes US funding to groups tied to Israel protests

Two House committees investigating six organizations that received federal funding under the Biden administration, examining whether the grants were used to influence Netanyahu’s political standing during the judicial reform protests.

Netanyahu:

We refuse to surrender to terrorism and antisemitism

Netanyahu addressed the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of standing united against antisemitism and highlighting Israel's strength in defending itself against both external and ideological threats.

Who will lead the ISA after Ronen Bar?

The Prime Minister has begun interviewing four candidates to take over the position once Bar's service concludes.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has become a fact of life for the Arab states'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reviews the dramatic changes the war has brought about so far across the Middle East.

Netanyahu speaks with family of hostage Elkana Bochbot

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the family of the hostage Elkana Bochbot following the Hamas video showing him to be alive.

Netanyahu:

'Our enemies wanted the budget to fail so the govt. would fall'

PM congratulates Finance Minister Smotrich on the passage of the State of Israel's budget today.

Haim Ramon:

'Bennett also backed funding Hamas through Qatar'

After Bennett accuses Netanyahu of assisting Qatar in funding terrorism, Ramon reminds him: You were a cabinet member, Defense Minister, and Prime Minister when the funds were transferred to Hamas.

Ben-Gvir demands:

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

After learning that the ISA reportedly opened an investigation into him and the police, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is asking for the government to create a committee to inspect ISA Director Ronen Bar's conduct.

Netanyahu suffers scratch to eye, to be treated with only drops

Hearing in PM's trial paused so he could undergo medical examination for eye discomfort. A small scratch was discovered on his cornea.

Netanyahu:

ISA chief undermining democracy, reminiscent of dark regimes

Prime Minister harshly attacks ISA chief over reports of investigation against police and Minister Ben Gvir on suspicion of sabotage. 'Reminiscent of dark regimes.'

Benny Begin:

'Netanyahu seeks to rule, not govern'

Former minister and son of the first Likud Prime Minister launches a sharp attack on the current prime minister, calls for early elections.

In call with Netanyahu

Rubio reaffirms US support for Israel

State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed to Netanyahu the Administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea through operations against the Houthis.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Netanyahu strengthened Hamas' rule for years and avoided making critical security decisions—contrary to the positions of the defense establishment.