Benjamin Netanyahu

PM cancels meeting, Yesha Council furious

Heads of Yesha Council to meet in Jerusalem to consider steps after PM unexpectedly cancels meeting with them to discuss the sanctions.

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip:

Efforts to approve Israel's response to hostage deal

Israel is making an effort to give its answer to the moderators before Prime Minister Netanyahu takes off for the US where he will meet with President Biden.

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Netanyahu:

Anyone who harms us will pay a heavy price

'Like Hamas and Hezbollah, the Houthis are an inseparable part of Iran's axis of evil that threatens the peace of the entire world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notes.

US National Security Adviser:

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the Biden administration expects Netanyahu's Congress speech to focus on how the US and Israel are working together.

White House:

Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.

Elizabeth Pipko:

'Trump was saved by G-d, he will unite the country'

RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko speaks with Arutz Sheva from the Republican convention: 'Pro-Israel agenda is correct way forward. Israel is our ally'

Netanyahu in Rafah:

'Only military pressure will bring the hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF forces in Rafah: "I now have greater understanding that our control of the Philadelphi Corridor and Rafah crossing are essential for our continued mission.'

PM to Defense Min.:

'No approval to found hospital for Gazans within Israel'

A proposed hospital in Israeli territory which would treat Gazan children 'will not be founded' due to opposition from the Prime Minister himself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office tells Defense Ministry.

Crack discovered in cockpit windshield of Netanyahu's plane

Five days before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to the US, a crack is found in the windshield of his plane.

Suspect arrested for threatening to murder the Prime Minister

From the suspect's investigation, it appears that he threatened to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu on Telegram. After his arrest, he was brought in for questioning at the Cyber ​​Unit.

Rescued hostage, Noa Argamani, to join PM on trip to US

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, will join PM at Congress speech, together with her father and other hostage families.

Mending of ties?

Trump shares Netanyahu's video condemning assassination attempt

According to Axios, Netanyahu’s allies encouraged by the fact that Trump shared Netanyahu's video amid their efforts to try to repair ties between the two.

Netanyahu:

'We have no intention of losing this confrontation'

PM speaks at state memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell during Operation Protective Edge, vows to increase pressure on Hamas and return the hostages.

Report:

Chief of Staff demanded apology from Netanyahu

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reportedly demanded an apology after PM said the 'military pressure wasn't strong enough for months.' Netanyahu did not apologize.

'Investigations only after the war'

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with families of soldiers killed in the attack on the Nahal Oz base on October 7th, and clarified that investigations of the attack will be held only once the war is won.

Don't go

It is a maelstrom in the United States. Mr. Prime Minister, don’t go to the US now. Nothing will be gained and much can be lost. Opinion.

PM pays condolence visit to families of fallen Druze soldiers

Netanyahu tells families of Druze soldiers who have fallen during the war with Hamas, 'I came here to bow my head before those who fell in the north and those who fell in the south, who stormed into the fire, who proved their heroism, sacrifice, leadership and personal example.'

Lapid:

'Netanyahu is not a victim, but a whiner and a coward'

The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.

Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech

Israeli official says Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on July 22.

Now just like 80 years ago, Netanyahu and Churchill

There is only one way to remove the threat of totalitarian Islamic rule in the free world. This is what Netanyahu is trying to promote now, exactly like Churchill 80 years ago. Op-ed.

Benjamin Netanyahu:

'In US, writing was on the wall. Here the writing is on the wall'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'We are witnessing a flood of explicit threats of murder and violence against the Prime Minister and members of his family, and against ministers and public officials.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Assassination attempt attack on democracy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement on Sunday commenting on the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Min. Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel has a lot to learn from Trump assassination attempt'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli accused the Attorney General of not acting against incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Shoot him in the forehead'

Netanyahu presented incitement clips against him to ministers

At the Cabinet meeting, video clips with quotes of incitement and threats towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were presented.

Netanyahu:

Israel didn't inform US due to fear of leak

Journalist asks PM Netanyahu why the US was not informed of the elimination attempt before it happened, succeeding in eliciting surprise from PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu:

I won't move a millimeter from the Biden prisoner swap plan

PM Benjamin Netanyahu holds press conference following strike in Khan Yunis, reports that Hamas' Mohammed Deif was killed. Watch.

Senior defense official claims:

'Netanyahu setting new conditions for hostage release deal'

Senior defense official says "this is the moment of truth for the hostages" but asserts Netanyahu is delaying a deal. PM's office: The claim is false and fundamentally unfounded.

White House confirms to PMO:

Biden will meet Netanyahu during his Washington visit

TV report: The Prime Minister's Office has received confirmation from the White House that Netanyahu and Biden will meet in about two weeks when Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington for his address to Congress.

Netanyahu:

'Only clarity & determination will get the hostages back'

PM attends Officers Course Graduation Ceremony, reiterates Israel remains determined to achieve all goals of the war and return all remaining hostages.

PM to Chabad Emissaries:

'Don't bend, don't cower, don't surrender to antisemitic lies'

Netanyahu meets Chabad emissaries from Israel and around the world to mark 30 years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Islamic Jihad spox:

Netanyahu only cares about staying in power

Abu Hamza claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government are avoiding a deal with Hamas so they can stay in power and avoid elections.

Netanyahu meets Biden Special Envoy Brett McGurk

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US President Joe Biden's special envoy for the Middle East, Brett McGurk.

Israel's Amb. to US:

'If there’s a deal, Biden will want to take credit for it'

Israel's ambassador to the US, Mike Herzog, claims that if a deal is reached with Hamas to release the hostages, US President Joe Biden will try to take credit for it.

New poll:

Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

New survey published by i24NEWS shows opposition gaining majority if elections were held today, significant support for Naftali Bennett if he returns to politics.

Report:

French President scolded Netanyahu for 'election interference'

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly took issue with open support for Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli who said a La Pen presidency would be good for Israel.

Netanyahu vs. Ben-Gvir:

'We must empty the Sde Teiman detention facility'

PM Netanyahu believes that all means must be taken so that Sde Teiman remains a temporary holding facility for detainees for investigation and sorting purposes before they are transferred to detention facilities.

Hamas attempts to blame Netanyahu for failure to reach deal

Terrorist organization claims it has demonstrated 'flexibility' in hostage negotiations, but Israeli leader is torpedoing chances for a ceasefire with red lines.

Lapid:

'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.

Report:

Defense establishment heads were 'stunned' by PM's statement

Senior members of the defense establishment criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for laying out his conditions for a hostage deal before discussing them with them.

Avigdor Liberman:

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

MK Avigdor Liberman spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'We cannot afford to lose this battle. If we manage to defeat Iran, everything else will fit into place, even the release of the hostages.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's red lines for a hostage deal

The Prime Minister's Office laid out Netanyahu's conditions for a hostage deal and emphasized that without his steadfastness Hamas would not have agreed to negotiate.

UK Prime Minister speaks with PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Abbas

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, expressed his hope, 'to further deepen the close relationship between the two countries,' but emphasized, 'the urgent need for a ceasefire, return of hostages and immediate increase in the volume of humanitarian aid reaching civilians.'

'Not pikuach nefesh'

Gafni criticizes Netanyahu over statement on Shabbat

MK Moshe Gafni, chairman of Degel Hatorah Party, condemns statement on talks for a hostage release deal which was released by Netanyahu on Friday night, after the start of Shabbat.

White House:

Biden is likely to see Netanyahu this month

White House says President Biden will likely see Prime Minister Netanyahu when he is in Washington for his address to Congress this month.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

Not the time for ego games when hostages are running out of time

‘It’s not all up to you. But you must show commitment, determination and true intentions this time also. Even when the prices are higher,’ Benny Gantz, Chairman of the National Unity party, addressed PM Netanyahu,

Prime Minister Netanyahu recites Kaddish by brother Yoni's grave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his brother Ido participated in the memorial ceremony for their brother, Lt.-Col. Yoni Netanyahu, who fell during the hostage rescue mission at Entebbe in 1976.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You will stand alone'

Ben-Gvir warned the Cabinet that he had not been elected for another group to make decisions. 'We are not ornaments.'

Biden:

'Netanyahu and I discussed hostage release deal'

Biden posts to social media site X about his conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu: We discussed the deal I outlined and is endorsed by the UN Security Council, the G7, and countries around the world.

Netanyahu on Hezbollah attacks: Whoever harms us will pay price

PM visits IAF operations center in the Kirya, addresses 'difficult campaign regarding Lebanon' created by Hezbollah's attacks.

Netanyahu to Biden:

'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved'

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President and the American people on the occasion of US Independence Day. Biden replied: 'Without Israel, there would be no security for Jews in the world.'

Political source:

Netanyahu to dispatch team for more hostage talks

After reviewing Hamas's latest response, Israeli political echelon reportedly more optimistic that a deal to free the hostages can be reached.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US Rep. Josh Gottheimer

Netanyahu thanked Rep. Gottheimer for his consistent support of Israel, as well as for the American support for Israel since the start of the war.

Journalist:

What Rabin suffered 'null and void' vs anti-Netanyahu incitement

Journalist and former politician Yinon Magal comments on anti-Netanyahu incitement, noting what former PM Yitzhak Rabin suffered was not even one-sixtieth of what PM Benjamin Netanyahu suffers. 'Yet the Attorney General simply keeps quiet.'

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in Washington

Source tells CNN that President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu are expected to meet in Washington when Netanyahu visits for his address to Congress later this month.

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Prevent conflagration with Hezbollah in Lebanon'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, calls for diplomatic solution to end the conflict in Gaza.

NYT:

Israeli generals want ceasefire, clash with Netanyahu

PM again says war will only end after Israel fulfilled its goals in response to New York Times report stating IDF generals want to end the fighting even if it means leaving Hamas in power.

Netanyahu:

'We're approaching end of stage of eliminating Hamas army'

PM meets with Israel National Defense College cadets, says Israel will fight until the objectives of the war are achieved.

Netanyahu:

Release of Shifa director 'serious mistake & moral failure'

Shin Bet director to present PM with result into investigation into how the director of hospital where Israeli hostages were held and murdered was released back into Gaza.

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.