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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'I have a dramatic revelation - you can't make this up'

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a series of documents and dates which he claims show that the investigation into alleged bribery by Qatar is intended to prevent the dismissal of ISA director Ronen Bar.

'I have a dramatic revelation - you can't make this up'

BBC seeks military voices critical of Netanyahu, then apologizes

BBC apologizes to Israeli Embassy in London after making a clear request to interview Israeli military personnel who are “critical of Netanyahu”, says the request was a "serious mistake".

BBC seeks military voices critical of Netanyahu, then apologizes

Government approves:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Shin Bet head to ministers:

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

The head of the Shin Bet does not attend the government meeting discussing his dismissal but sends a letter criticizing the decision to fire him, hinting he would be unfazed by the ministers' decision.

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

'May it be a year of freedom'

PM Netanyahu's New Year message to the Iranian people

The Prime Minister published a message to the Iranian people on the occasion of Nowruz: ' May it be a year of friendship with those who have your best interests at heart, and that includes my country Israel.'

PM Netanyahu's New Year message to the Iranian people

Following Netanyahu complaint:

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

PM Netanyahu files complaint against former Shin Bet head for allegedly threatening to blackmail the prime minister and violating the General Security Service Law.

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

Following overnight discussion

Knesset approves Arrangements Law

Knesset approves Arrangements Law as well as State Budget Frameworks Law, which form the central economic legislative package for the coming year. Netanyahu evacuated to shelter during sirens, while Smotrich continues speaking.

Knesset approves Arrangements Law

Netanyahu criticizes the judicial system, sparking a firestorm

Prime Minister blasted by opposition after charging that "the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will."

Netanyahu criticizes the judicial system, sparking a firestorm

Government to approve:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with US Senator John Fetterman

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave Senator Fetterman a silver pager, inspired by 'Operation Pager', which changed the face of the war in Lebanon.

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with US Senator John Fetterman

Netanyahu:

'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Yesha'

PM visits the base of the Border Police's undercover unit in Judea and Samaria, praises unit's work as Israel's 'vanguard.'

'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Yesha'

Left-wing protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Moshe Radman says government's days are numbered during protest against firing of ISA chief. 'We got through Haman, Pharoah, the Mandate, and Hitler. We'll get through Netanyahu.'

Left-wing protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

PM Netanyahu:

We won't allow this to happen anymore - the people are the boss

Prime Minister slams judiciary at government meeting, says Israel will not allow judiciary to appoint itself in charge of all decision-making. 'That is the Platonian method.'

We won't allow this to happen anymore - the people are the boss

Netanyahu:

'From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire'

PM addresses nation from Kirya following series of airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

'From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire'

Special security meeting:

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

‘Nobody wants war, but we must win it’

In interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Boaz Bismuth explains Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, stresses Israel’s need for deterrence through victory in war.

‘Nobody wants war, but we must win it’

MK Kahana to Arutz Sheva:

‘Netanyahu evading responsibility, it’s embarrassing’

MK Matan Kahana, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, criticizes the Prime Minister’s decision to fire the Shin Bet chief and also addresses questions regarding the strength of the opposition.

‘Netanyahu evading responsibility, it’s embarrassing’

'Dangerous denial of authority'

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

Yair Lapid:

'Lack of faith? The first to leave should be Netanyahu'

MK Yair Lapid claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire ISA chief Ronen Bar is 'paranoid, clear conflict of interest.'

'Lack of faith? The first to leave should be Netanyahu'

Yariv Levin on dismissal of Ronen Bar: Jurists will not decide

Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.

Yariv Levin on dismissal of Ronen Bar: Jurists will not decide

Dismissal of Shin Bet chief:

Attorney General attempts to stop Netanyahu

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes to Netanyahu stating that he cannot dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, among other reasons due to the "sensitivity of the matter."

Attorney General attempts to stop Netanyahu

Refusing to Resign:

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Due to the failures:

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ISA (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar and notified him that he would bring a motion before the Cabinet to dismiss him.

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

The ISA is investigating a new affair related to the activities of a senior employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, who is reportedly considered close to the Netanyahu couple.

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

Netanyahu rejects

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Netanyahu to negotiating team:

Prepare for talks to release 11 hostages

Following high-level meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to prepare to continue talks for hostages' release.

Prepare for talks to release 11 hostages

'We will remain statesmanlike'

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar distances himself from comments made by his predecessor, Nadav Argaman, who said he would consider exposing details of private meetings he had with Netanyahu: A state institution and its head do not use the organization's power except to fulfill its purpose.

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Former Justice Minister:

Anyone defending ISA chief should be embarrassed of themselves

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon slams ISA chief Ronen Bar for 'making demands instead of stepping down after the most horrific massacre in the State of Israel's history.'

Anyone defending ISA chief should be embarrassed of themselves

Despite ICC arrest warrant

Hungary plans to host Netanyahu

Hungarian officials confirm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Hungary in the coming weeks, despite ICC arrest warrant related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Hungary plans to host Netanyahu

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacks former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman, claims that he is conducting a "campaign of blackmail" against him, together with current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Netanyahu at megillah reading:

We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis

'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.'

We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis

Netanyahu and Sa'ar reunite, to run on joint list

The Likud and New Hope - United Right factions reached an agreement to run on a joint list in the next elections. Sa'ar: '10/ was supposed to change politics, that's what I've done.'

Netanyahu and Sa'ar reunite, to run on joint list

They're living in a parallel universe:

Netanyahu responds angrily, judges ask him to lower his voice

PM Netanyahu accuses Attorney General's Office of bias during court session, 'They have no shame.'

Netanyahu responds angrily, judges ask him to lower his voice

Netanyahu sues Ya'alon:

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

PM announces that he is suing former minister Moshe Ya'alon over Ya'alon's claim that he received money from Qatar.

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

Netanyahu in court:

'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

During his testimony in court, the Prime Minister called out the media: 'You turn to all the channels and it's all the same. I knew they would do anything to prevent competition.'

'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

In first working meeting:

Zamir and Netanyahu discuss return to war

The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.

Zamir and Netanyahu discuss return to war

'Ugly and invalid'

Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.

Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock

Freed hostages urge Netanyahu:

'Bring the remaining hostages home now'

More than 50 hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity write letter to Netanyahu, call for the continuation of the deal with Hamas and the release of the 59 hostages who still remain in Gaza.

'Bring the remaining hostages home now'

Report:

Netanyahu was not aware of US-Hamas talks

Washington Post report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed ahead of time that the US and Hamas were holding direct talks, and expressed surprise when informed of the matter.

Netanyahu was not aware of US-Hamas talks

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet released hostages Tal and Adi Shoham, listening to their experiences, offering support, and promising to do everything to free remaining hostages.

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

Hostages' families:

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

PM Office comments:

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

'He deceived his voters'

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

Former Prime Minister attacks the current government's performance, and the Likud retorts with a jab at his political past: "He deceived his voters."

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

Netanyahu warns Hamas:

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Netanyahu testifies:

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

The Prime Minister responded to claims that he had a relationship with the Walla news website, which came to his defense: 'A total lie.'

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

Netanyahu:

'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with released hostage Eli Sharabi and urged him to tell his story to President Trump.

'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Netanyahu warns:

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

Ben-Gvir:

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

Otzma Yehudit leader says Israel should have followed Trump's lead in giving Hamas the ultimatum of releasing all hostages or hell would be unleashed rather than following the lead of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

'Not an urgent event'

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Unusual directive:

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, instruct IDF to prepare to protect Druze village of Jaramana, near Damascus in Syria.

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Hostage deal talks:

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

The Israeli negotiation team is expected to return from Cairo on Friday evening after a day of talks on extending the first phase of the hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza.

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

Keith Siegel to PM:

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

PM Netanyahu meets freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel. Keith tells the PM that despite being freed, 'For me, the story is not over yet—I am responsible for the remaining hostages.'

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

In memory of the Bibas family

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Trump on Hamas ultimatum:

'It's up to Netanyahu and Israel'

Trump comments on his previous ultimatum to Hamas: It's up to Bibi Netanyahu and Israel. I may have done it differently than him. It's not my decision, it's his decision.

'It's up to Netanyahu and Israel'

ICC arrest warrant:

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu

Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, invites Netanyahu for a visit, says arrangements would be made to prevent Netanyahu from being arrested.

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu

We'll walk together on kibbutz paths:

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz

PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz

Netanyahu to new officers:

'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Netanyahu held up a photo of the Bibas family, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, and stated: 'Against this we fight, and we must and can defeat those monsters - we will defeat them.'

'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'