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Mark Levin:

'Fed up with attacks on Netanyahu'

Popular TV host Mark Levin denounces the Democratic party for criticising Israel's Prime Minister.

'Fed up with attacks on Netanyahu'

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State meets Israeli PM after arriving in Israel, says America's commitment to Israel's security and that nothing like October 7 ever happen again is ironclad.

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

Netanyahu's Congress address:

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

"I don't have anything to announce today," says national security adviser Jake Sullivan when asked whether the President will meet Netanyahu while he is in Washington next month.

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

Nancy Pelosi:

'Netanyahu Congress speech is wrong'

Former House Speaker says she would not have invited Netanyahu to address Congress had she still been serving as Speaker.

'Netanyahu Congress speech is wrong'

After Gantz's resignation

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Add me to the War Cabinet

National Security Minister sends a letter to the Prime Minister, demands to be included in the War Cabinet.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Add me to the War Cabinet

'Netanyahu preventing victory'

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) announced on Sunday that he, together with his party, would be leaving the emergency government which he joined at the onset of the war.

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Netanyahu:

'Happy is the nation that is blessed with its heroes'

During Cabinet meeting, PM says rescue of 4 hostages demonstrates the stature of Israelis and their supporters, but the loss of the rescuers' commander remains painful.

'Happy is the nation that is blessed with its heroes'

PM Netanyahu:

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

CIA:

Netanyahu unlikely to give in to American demands

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will resist the steadily growing pressure from the Biden administration to accept the most recent ceasefire proposal.

Netanyahu unlikely to give in to American demands

Barring dramatic changes

Gantz expected to leave emergency government on Saturday night

According to Amit Segal, when asked why he was leaving, the National Unity head told PM Netanyahu he felt his party did not have enough influence in the government.

Gantz expected to leave emergency government on Saturday night

Biden to ABC News:

'I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

US President tells ABC News that Israel agreed to his three-state ceasefire proposal and that Netanyahu is "publicly" supportive of it.

'I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

Date set:

Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24

Netanyahu: I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us.

Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24

A-G to Netanyahu:

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

PM Netanyahu:

'Despite international pressure we will change this reality

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment at the IDF Central Command and discussed the situation on various fronts.

'Despite international pressure we will change this reality

Netanyahu:

'The war in Gaza is also about the wholeness of Jerusalem'

Video of Netanyahu shown at central ceremony in honor of Jerusalem Day at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem, marking the 57th anniversary of the unification of Israel’s capital.

'The war in Gaza is also about the wholeness of Jerusalem'

'Malicious Lies':

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

The Prime Minister filed a lawsuit against journalists Ben Caspit and Uri Misgav, as well as activist Gonen Ben Yitzhak, and clarified in the lawsuit: "The Prime Minister does not have pancreatic cancer."

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

Gantz vs. Netanyahu:

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Minister Benny Gantz sharply criticized the Prime Minister, who did not meet with the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, and said: "You can't make political moves during a war."

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona:

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona, speaks with military commanders at the scene. 'Yesterday the ground burned here, but ground also burned in Lebanon. We are prepared for very intense action in the north.'

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war

US President says he does not believe Israeli premier is playing politics with the war against Hamas on same day he suggested in an interview that Netanyahu is doing so.

Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'

Netanyahu informed the French President of the details of the outline for the release of the hostages and emphasized that it allows Israel to realize all the goals of the war it has defined.

'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'

TIME:

Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'

President Joe Biden spoke to TIME Washington Bureau Chief, Massimo Calabresi, and Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, on China, Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, but refused to disclose any details on his upcoming meeting with Bibi.

Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'

Report:

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

President Joe Biden is not scheduled to be in Washington that day, as he will be attending the G7 summit in Italy. PM's office clarifies that no date has yet been set for the speech.

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

PM to US Jewish students:

'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

PM Netanyahu meets with a delegation of US Jewish students, who have arrived in Israel at the initiative of Olami.

'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

Netanyahu:

'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

PM addresses deal proposed by President Biden. 'I think about the hostages all the time.'

'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

'I am not ready to end the war'

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

'I am not ready to end the war'

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Erdogan lashes out again:

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

The President of Turkey lashes out again at Israel’s Prime Minister, and calls on the world: ‘To stop the barbaric, thug, bloodthirsty Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster.’

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

Bernie Sanders:

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Senator Bernie Sanders blasts invitation for Netnayahu to address Congress, calls him a “war criminal”.

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Gilad Erdan will finish his role as the ambassador to the UN this summer, and it is becoming clear that his replacement will be senior Likud MK Danny Danon.

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Officially:

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu sent a letter signed by all four Congressional leaders inviting him to deliver an address to Congress.

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'Outline allows return of hostages, elimination of Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office issues statement after Biden's speech: The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our hostages as soon as possible.

'Outline allows return of hostages, elimination of Hamas'

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

The Prime Minister's Office denied disqualifying Shai Hermesh, whose son was murdered on October 7th, from reciting 'Yizkor' at the Ammunition Hill ceremony due to his critical article about Netanyahu.

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

After two weeks:

Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

The meeting comes before the War Cabinet is set to convene and in the wake of threats by the ministers from the National Unity Party to resign from the government.

Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

Uproar in Morocco:

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

Users on social media furious after Netanyahu showed the controversial map on French TV. Foreign Ministry spokesperson: It was a technical error, we apologize.

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

PM Netanyahu in French:

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the French TF1 network in an interview that will be aired on Thursday evening.

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

Netanyahu vs Biden admin.:

Disappointed with Biden's decision not to back sanctioning ICC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he thought there was a bipartisan consensus against the ICC.

Disappointed with Biden's decision not to back sanctioning ICC

Netanyahu to Haley:

'Our victory is your victory'

The Prime Minister thanked the former US Ambassador to the UN for her support of the State of Israel, 'especially at this time.'

'Our victory is your victory'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. 'We have no better friend than Senator Lindsey Graham.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

Likud MKs demand:

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

12 Likud ministers and MKs write to PM criticizing plan to turn over control of the Rafah Crossing to local Gazans. 'There is no victory without control.'

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

PM meets with soldiers in north, emphasizes the State's obligation to ensure the evacuated residents can return to their communities.

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

Netanyahu:

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

PM says in address before Knesset the claims he is not giving negotiating teams freedom to make a deal to free the hostages are false, warns pressure on govt. makes Sinwar harden his positions.

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to the police demanding they increase enforcement against protesters who block trucks carrying aid to the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu:

'The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong'

Dutch right-wing leader speaks to Netanyahu to express support for Israel and denounce the ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

'The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong'

House Speaker:

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to invite Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

Netanyahu in north:

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

House Speaker:

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be co-signing his letter inviting Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

Netanyahu against Barkat:

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he told Senate Majority Leader he would invite Netanyahu to address the House only if Schumer doesn't sign his invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress.

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Nir Barkat:

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Netanyahu:

'ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel'

PM tells ABC News ICC prosecutor's claim Israel using starvation as a weapon of war is absurd given the amount of water and aid trucks Israel has supplied or allowed into Gaza.

'ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel'

Bernie Sanders:

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Senator Bernie Sanders welcomes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israelis: Sinwar started the horrific war but Netanyahu has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people.

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Netanyahu:

'Karim Khan takes place among the great antisemites of our time'

PM reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants against him and Defense Minister, vows 'attempt to tie our hands will fail.'

'Karim Khan takes place among the great antisemites of our time'

ICC Prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Sinwar

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan conflated the leaders of the Hamas terror organization with those of the only democracy in the Middle East, saying he is seeking warrants for 'war crimes and crimes against humanity.'

ICC Prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Sinwar