Benjamin Netanyahu

Feldstein's attorney:

'Netanyahu knew about the document in the Bild'

PM's advisor Yonatan Urich was actively involved in the BibiLeaks affair, says Attorney Oded Savorai, representing Feldstein in the classified documents case.

Judges rule:

Netanyahu testimony to begin next Tuesday

Prime Minister Netanyahu will take the witness stand at the Tel Aviv District Court next Tuesday. His request to discuss the scheduling of the hearings was denied.

Report:

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

Hebrew media reports that US President-Elect Trump is conveying a specific message to the Hamas terrorist organization ahead of his inauguration.

Netanyahu:

'Trump ultimatum puts onus on Hamas where it belongs'

PM thanks US President-Elect for 'strong statement' warning of serious consequences if the hostages are not released by January 20.

PM on Hezbollah mortar attack: Israel will respond forcefully

Defense Minister Israel Katz states that Hezbollah's firing of mortar rounds at Mount Dov will be met with a harsh Israeli response. "What was will not be."

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Bring back the hostages; you'll have political support'

'Whenever Hezbollah raises its head, we must forcefully cut it down,' says head of the National Unity party on the ceasefire.

'Left his home to defend Israel'

Mourning Omer Neutra

Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

We're following situation in Syria, enforcing Lebanon ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to new recruits for the Armored Corps, stresses, 'We're aggressively enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, any violation is met by a powerful response by the IDF.'

Dutch PM:

'Could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested'

After the ICC issued arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says there are potential scenarios in which Netanyahu could visit without facing arrest, depending on the purpose of his visit.

Report:

Netanyahu, Katz want Halevi to step down in 2-3 months

Kan 11 News report says Israel’s political leadership wants IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to step down around the conclusion of the 60-day trial period for the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Discussion of Syria

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night security consultation

The discussion comes after Syrian rebels entered the city of Aleppo, three days after launching a surprise offensive against Assad’s troops.

EU Foreign Policy Chief:

'We cannot undermine the International Criminal Court'

Outgoing EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges all EU member states to respect the decisions of the ICC, including the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Netanyahu:

'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF Unit 990 and was briefed about the nation's satellites and the campaign in space, as well as future force-building processes in the field.

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel to appeal ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

The Prime Minister's Office noted that a denial of the appeal would 'prove to Israel's friends in the US and the world even more how biased the ICC is against Israel.'

Netanyahu and Katz:

IDF ordered not to allow return to Lebanese border villages yet

PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

'Israel not a member of the ICC'

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

French minister notes Israel not a member of the International Criminal Court, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are immune to arrest.

Italy voices doubts about ICC warrant against Netanyahu

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expresses concerns over legality of arrest warrant against Netanyahu, says it would not be feasible to detain him while he remains in office.

New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett

Channel 12 News poll finds that, should Bennett run at the head of a new party, both his party and the Likud would win 23 seats in the Knesset.

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

Report:

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

Netanyahu vows:

'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

PM and ministers condemn violence against Central Command Head

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the act of violence against the Head of IDF Central Command, Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth; all Government ministers support this condemnation.

Defense lawyer discloses:

Eli Feldstein surprised that PM denied responsibility

Attorney Oded Savorai, defense attorney for the main suspect in the leaks affair from PM's Office, Eli Feldstein, says his client believed that he was acting on behalf of the PM and thought he was acting lawfully.

EU Foreign Policy chief:

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan

The Prime Minister's Office has categorically rejected claims that the Prime Minister was shown the Hamas invasion plan before the war.

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

UN spokesman:

'UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant'

Following ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, UN spokesman says limited contacts are allowed "to address fundamental issues". No indications that a meeting between Netanyahu and UN chief Guterres is in the works.

Ambassador Herzog:

'ICC decision is a mockery of the court'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US denounces ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The world has turned on its head.

Biden against ICC:

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

'A dark day for justice'

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz says "the ICC's actions undermine its credibility and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for Jewish life."

A-G condemns ICC decision:

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

Netanyahu:

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

Netanyahu:

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan summed up the proceedings which led to the issuing of warrants for Israel's PM and fmr. Defense Minister and wrote: 'Our collective mind and focus should be on the victims of international crimes in Israel and in the State of Palestine.'

Report:

Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

'A dark day for justice'

Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

Drama at the Hague:

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant for 'crimes against humanity.'

Ehud Barak does not regret withdrawal from Lebanon

Former Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of strengthening Hezbollah and claims that there is no connection between the withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and the strengthening of the terrorist organization.

'Worst since Rabin assassination'

New details revealed on flare attack on Netanyahu's house

Newly revealed details show that the four suspects planned the attack ahead of time and scouted out the area weeks in advance.

Released for publication:

These are those suspected of firing flares at PM's house

Protest activists, Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh and Itai Yaffe, are the suspects in the firing of flares at the Prime Minister's residence in Caesarea last Saturday.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'Hamas won't be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

PM and Defense Minister visit soldiers in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, says Hamas governing capabilities are being dismantled along with its military capabilities.

Report:

Netanyahu considering firing Shin Bet chief

Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claim that he has been considering in recent days removing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar from his position.

Netanyahu Confirms:

'We hit a component related to Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly confirmed for the first time that Israel's attack damaged the Iranian nuclear program.

Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands

'If, G-d forbid, something happens to the Netanyahu family, the blood will be on the hands of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara,' Deputy Minister Avi Maoz warns.

Flares on PM's house

Shin Bet Director: 'Dangerous escalation'

Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.

Attack on PM's house:

Senior reserve officer arrested for firing flares

Among the three suspects arrested on suspicion of firing flares towards the Prime Minister's residence last night is a senior reserve officer.

Sen. Graham to Netanyahu:

'Do what you have to do to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons'

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel: A nuclear-armed Iranian ayatollah is an existential threat to Israel and a nightmare for the world.

Three suspects arrested

Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home

Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.

'It's time'

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.

The special object in the Prime Minister's Office

US official who recently visited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is surprised by a central display: Books of Tanya printed in Lebanon during the First Lebanon War.

Classified docs leak

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution

Yonatan Urich, adviser and spokesman for Netanyahu and a Likud spokesman, questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in the case involving the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

'We stand with Israel'

Senate Republican Leader John Thune speaks to Netanyahu

New Republican Senate Leader John Thune says he held a phone call with Netanyahu and "reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to standing with Israel, our closest friend and ally.”

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.