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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'

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Trump:

'Netanyahu is angry, and he should be'

US President says he would support whatever course of action Netanyahu decides to take following the murder of the Bibas children.

'Netanyahu is angry, and he should be'

Netanyahu in Tulkarm:

'We will launch further activity against terror hotspots'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the refugee camp in Tulkarm on Friday following the attempted bus bombings in the Holon and Bat Yam areas.

'We will launch further activity against terror hotspots'

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

'I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

Netanyahu:

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

PM says on the return of the bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas that Israelis are all united in grief, nation obligated to deal with the murderers of Hamas.

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

Expanding Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Hikmet Hajiyev, top Baku official, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as regional alliance takes shape.

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Report:

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Security sources report that Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun preparing to dismiss Bar and appint his deputy to lead the ISA.

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Netanyahu:

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

PM tells nation the return of the bodies of four hostages will be extremely painful. 'The heart of the entire world needs to be torn, because here we see who we are dealing with, what we are dealing with, what monsters we are dealing with.'

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

One detained

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

A woman from central Israel was detained after she allegedly posted a mock obituary for Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote: 'This is my dream.'

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, met with a US Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC, and with a bipartisan delegation led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Netanyahu:

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

'I am shocked'

Netanyahu asks to speak, judges refuse

Judges criticize proceedings, require expediting process; Netanyahu shocked he was not given the right to speak. 'Prosecution knows there is no chance of conviction,' Adv. Hadad says.

Netanyahu asks to speak, judges refuse

Netanyahu to Con. of Presidents:

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

In a speech to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed the importance of Israel’s alliance with the United States in achieving regional security.

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

Netanyahu:

'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into depth on the close partnership between Israel and the Trump administration: 'There have not been opportunities like these.'

'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

PM speaks to US Special Envoy:

'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

PM Netanyahu spoke to US Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and updated him on discussions to be held tomorrow on the second stage of the hostage deal.

'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

Netanyahu to Government:

'We are facing historic opportunities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on his appointment as Chief of Staff, emphasized his offensive approach and noted the importance of historic opportunities facing Israel.

'We are facing historic opportunities'

Rubio meets Netanyahu

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement to the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We have made it clear that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons"

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Hostage's father slams Netanyahu:

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

PM's spox denies

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman Dr. Omer Dostri denied MK Yuli Edelstein's claims that Israel was conducting negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal.

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Netanyahu reveals:

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

Netanyahu, in speech in the Knesset, responds to opposition's no-confidence motion: You asked about the day after the war? Trump responded.

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

PM Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Upon his return from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the successes of the trip which according to him 'constitutes a historic turning point for the State of Israel.'

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

After visit to Washington

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards "Wing of Zion" plane and takes off back to Israel, without responding to journalists' questions before taking off.

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

Netanyahu recaps his week in Washington, D.C. in an interview with Mark Levin: I intend to get all the hostages out. We have three war aims in Gaza and I'm committed to achieving all three.

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

'This year in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Washington. Johnson: What Israel has done in the past seven months really is a testament to what can be accomplished when we do not let the enemy set the rules.

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Netanyahu:

'The meeting with Trump - a historic turning point for Israel'

Prime Minister summarizes his visit to Washington and talks about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's worth listening carefully to Trump's idea.

'The meeting with Trump - a historic turning point for Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

During the meeting, a reporter asked Netanyahu if he thought US troops were needed for the peaceful implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Gazans. Netanyahu answered: 'No.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

'The war's turning point'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

The Prime Minister's Office published a photo of the golden pager that the Prime Minister presented to the American President who replied: 'That was a brilliant operation.'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

MK Boaz Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump came to set things straight'

MK Boaz Bismuth responds to President Donald Trump's statements: He is creating a new reality in the Middle East together with Netanyahu.

'Trump came to set things straight'

Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Fox News about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's a remarkable idea. And I think it should be really pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.

'Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard'

Pentagon:

'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'

Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength.

'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'

US Defense Sec. to Netanyahu:

'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who expresses appreciation for the activities of the IDF and for Israel's resilience in the face of security threats.

'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the Blair House in Washington, DC.

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump a golden beeper, Trump comments: 'It was a brilliant operation.'

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Political source:

'Meeting exceeded all our expectations and dreams'

'The relationship between Netanyahu and Trump has never been better and closer; anyone who hoped to see cracks between Trump and Netanyahu was bitterly disappointed,' source says.

'Meeting exceeded all our expectations and dreams'

Trump:

'The US will take over the Gaza Strip'

Trump and Netanyahu hold press conference following their meeting at the White House. Trump on Gaza: The US will take over the Gaza Strip and create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area.

'The US will take over the Gaza Strip'

Trump:

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first international leader to meet President Trump since he assumed office. Trump in response to Arutz Sheva: Saudis are not expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Council heads to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Israeli source:

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Ahead of meeting between US President and PM Netanyahu Israeli source reports that Israel is willing to consider extending first phase of hostage deal.

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'

'I came to D.C. this week to thank President Trump and to caution him about those who seek to destroy the hostage-ceasefire deal that he secured,' Einav, whose son Matan Zangauker was taken hostage, says.

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'

Billion dollar deal:

Trump planning defense aid package for Israel

The billion-dollar defense deal includes two central components: 4,700 guided half-ton bombs worth a total of 700 million dollars, as well as armored bulldozers worth 300 million dollars.

Trump planning defense aid package for Israel

Rep. Andrew Harris:

'Israel is for Jews, from the river to the sea'

Rep. Andrew Harris (R-MD 1st District) sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supporting the Knesset resolution against a Palestinian state.

'Israel is for Jews, from the river to the sea'

Netanyahu meets Steve Witkoff

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to discuss hostage deal

Prime Minister's Office says the meeting was positive and friendly. Israel preparing to send a delegation to Doha to discuss further implementation of the hostage deal.

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to discuss hostage deal

During Washington visit

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media site X, and David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto czar.

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk

Pro-Victory campaign to PM:

'Is this how you want to be remembered? Eliminate Hamas'

Huge sign hung on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv calls out PM, before his meeting with Pres. Trump: 'Is this how you want to be remembered? Eliminate Hamas.'

'Is this how you want to be remembered? Eliminate Hamas'

Ambassador Danon:

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva about the new era ushered in by Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC.

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

Trump:

'Talks on the Middle East are progressing'

Ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump says talks with Israel and other countries on the Middle East are progressing: We have some very big meetings scheduled.

'Talks on the Middle East are progressing'

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump. Rep. Wilson: We know that Netanyahu and Trump will work together to achieve all of the hostages being released. And it will be done very quickly.

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Watch:

Netanyahu lands in Washington

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands in Washington, DC, ahead of his meetings with Steve Witkoff and President Trump.

Netanyahu lands in Washington

80-year-old indicted for anti-Netanyahu incitement

Indictment filed against 80-year-old resident of Ness Ziona for incitement to terrorism against Prime Minister Netanyahu.

80-year-old indicted for anti-Netanyahu incitement

Netanyahu in Washington:

Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Prime Minister Netanyahu is on his way to Washington as the first foreign leader invited to the White House in President Trump's second term, hoping to negotiate several strategic achievements for Israel.

Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Sovereignty and Security:

Smotrich conveys message to Netanyahu before meeting with Trump

'We must strengthen our hold and sovereignty over our homeland territories in Judea and Samaria,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses support for PM Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Trump.

Smotrich conveys message to Netanyahu before meeting with Trump

Caroline Glick appointed as international relations advisor

Prime Minister appoints Caroline Glick as new advisor on international relations. Glick joins PM on visit to the US.

Caroline Glick appointed as international relations advisor

Netanyahu before leaving to US:

'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Netanyahu spoke to the press before boarding his flight to the US ahead of his meeting with the US President.

'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Senior Hamas official: We're ready to resume the fighting

Taher Nounou, a senior Hamas official, calls on the international community to force Netanyahu to stop the war and fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip.

Senior Hamas official: We're ready to resume the fighting

Netanyahu:

'Our thoughts are now with the remaining hostages'

Israel's leaders and the families of the hostages responded Saturday evening to the release of the hostages, expressing joy for those released and determination to recover the rest.

'Our thoughts are now with the remaining hostages'

Ahead of the second stage:

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Netanyahu's dramatic decision