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Netanyahu declared unfit?

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and puposes'

The leaders of the coalition parties in an unusual statement condemned potential efforts to declare Prime Minister Netanyahu unfit to lead during his testimony at his trial next month.

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and puposes'

ICC arrest warrants case

Israel challenges impartiality of judge

Israel raises concerns about potential bias by Slovenian ICC Judge Beti Hohler, who was appointed to help decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel challenges impartiality of judge

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Senior haredi rabbi:

'What would have happened if Netanyahu's son were abducted?'

Rabbi Dov Lando, the senior rabbi of the Lithuanian (non-hassidic) haredi community, met with family members of hostages, prayed for their return, and discussed efforts to bring them home.

'What would have happened if Netanyahu's son were abducted?'

Despite the war:

Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Jerusalem District Court rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone testimony in his trial, scheduled to begin next month.

Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Netanyahu to Iranian people:

'The thing Iran fears more than Israel is you'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a direct message to the Iranian people: "There's one thing Khamenei’s regime fears more than Israel. ‏It’s you — the people of Iran. Don't lose hope."

'The thing Iran fears more than Israel is you'

Report:

Netanyahu promoting special October 7th commission

The commission is to be created with the consent of the coalition and opposition and is intended to allay criticism of the government for not investigating the massacre.

Netanyahu promoting special October 7th commission

Report:

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Netanyahu trials:

Netanyahu seeks to postpone testimony by two and a half months

In an appeal to Jerusalem District Court, Prime Minister's attorneys argue that the security situation in recent months has prevented proper preparation for the testimony.

Netanyahu seeks to postpone testimony by two and a half months

Netanyahu:

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Netanyahu confirms:

Israel behind pager explosions

Netanyahu revealed to the cabinet that Israel was behind the pager explosions which severely harmed the Hezbollah terror organization. He added that there were members of the defense establishment and cabinet who opposed the operation.

Israel behind pager explosions

Netanyahu personally managing Amsterdam developments

Prime Minister Netanyahu has arrived at the Foreign Ministry situation room to oversee the developments in Holland.

Netanyahu personally managing Amsterdam developments

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Leiter was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, moved to Israel at 18, and has served in the past as Netanyahu's chief of staff in the Ministry of Finance.

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Netanyahu to Dutch PM:

'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning, spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and emphasized the great importance of the Dutch government ensuring the wellbeing of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those who were wounded and injured in the disturbances.

'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

PM extends US Ambassador Herzog's term until Trump's inauguration

Netanyahu will announce Israel's next Ambassador to the US tomorrow after asking current Ambassador Michael Herzog to remain past the end of his term until January 20.

PM extends US Ambassador Herzog's term until Trump's inauguration

Political analyst:

President Biden really stepped up to save Israel

Political analyst, Mitchell Barak, says that despite previous US Jewry's ties with Israel, after 10/7 Israel found that Diaspora Jewry has its back; in financial support, shipping equipment for IDF, and others.

President Biden really stepped up to save Israel

After Gallant's dismissal:

Right-wing bloc maintains its power

The Likud party continues to maintain its power after the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, television polls show.

Right-wing bloc maintains its power

Trump, Netanyahu speak, discuss US-Israel relations and Iran

Israeli PM is among the first to speak with the US President-Elect following his reelection. The two discussed the Iranian threat during their 20-minute conversation.

Trump, Netanyahu speak, discuss US-Israel relations and Iran

Netanyahu on Trump victory:

Powerful recommitment to the great alliance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Issac Herzog congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump on his apparent victory in the elections. Herzog: 'I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples.'

Powerful recommitment to the great alliance

US official:

'The decision to fire Gallant is concerning'

US official expresses concern following Netanyahu's decision to fire Defense Minister: We have real questions about the reasons for Gallant’s firing.

'The decision to fire Gallant is concerning'

Gallant firing:

Left wing protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway

Thousands of left-wingers take to the streets to protest dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv and chanting "Bibi is a traitor." Police remove them forcefully.

Left wing protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway

Herzog on Gallant dismissal:

'The last thing Israel needs right now'

President Isaac Herzog condemns the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: We must not go back towards the abyss.

'The last thing Israel needs right now'

Report:

Netanyahu planning to fire IDF, Shin Bet chiefs next

Political sources believe PM may replace the leadership of much of Israel's security apparatus after firing Defense Minister Gallant. PMO denies reports.

Netanyahu planning to fire IDF, Shin Bet chiefs next

Gallant after being fired:

'Failure to return hostages a Mark of Cain for policy leaders'

Outgoing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant delivered his first statement to the media since Prime Minister Netanyahu announced his dismissal, says 3 issues led to his firing.

'Failure to return hostages a Mark of Cain for policy leaders'

Reactions to Gallant's firing:

'Netanyahu selling Israel's security for political survival'

Opposition MKs condemn firing of the defense minister in the middle of the war while coalition MKs praise the move as necessary for victory.

'Netanyahu selling Israel's security for political survival'

Hostages' families:

'Firing of Gallant continues effort to torpedo hostage deal'

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum condemned the decision of PM Netanyahu to fire Defense Minister Gallant, calls for the war to end in order to free the remaining hostages.

'Firing of Gallant continues effort to torpedo hostage deal'

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Defense Minister

PM dismisses Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing 'significant gaps' and lack of trust, appoints Israel Katz in his place.

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Defense Minister

Report:

Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

PM reportedly set to offer each person who releases the hostages they hold captive millions of dollars in addition to guaranteed safe passage to a third country if they release their captives.

Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

Amsalem vs. State Attorney:

'We've got saboteurs who are betraying our trust every day'

Minister Dudi Amsalem called on the Knesset to fire State Attorney General, Gali Baharav Miara, and her deputy Gil Limon: 'They are acting illegally.'

'We've got saboteurs who are betraying our trust every day'

Gantz calls on Netanyahu:

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Leaking secret documents:

Eli Feldstein is arrested PM Spokesman

Court limits gag order: "Possible damage to the security agencies' ability releasing hostages."

Eli Feldstein is arrested PM Spokesman

Before visiting Metula

UAV exploded, Netanyahu forced to change plans

20 minutes before the Prime Minister's arrival in Metula, a UAV exploded in the town. Security authorities forced Netanyahu to change his plan.

UAV exploded, Netanyahu forced to change plans

Benjamin Netanyahu:

Three steps to bring residents of north back home

Prime Minister Netanyahu on northern border: 'Key to bring residents of north back home safely is to distance Hezbollah over Litani.'

Three steps to bring residents of north back home

Leaked documents:

Arrest of main suspect extended

Court today approved Shin Bet and police request for extended arrest of suspect who worked regularly in PM's office.

Arrest of main suspect extended

Netanyahu:

'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF Officers Course Graduation: 'We are dismantling the axis of evil that we face, with calculated blows. No longer will terrorist armies be on our borders.'

'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'

Netanyahu to US envoys:

'Main point is not agreement on paper, but ability to enforce it'

White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President Amos Hochstein, and U.S. Ambassador Jack Lew met with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

'Main point is not agreement on paper, but ability to enforce it'

Due to security situation:

PM suggests postponing son Avner's wedding

PM suggests postponing son Avner's wedding, planned for November 25th in central location, due to security situation and risk of UAVs.

PM suggests postponing son Avner's wedding

Netanyahu is determined to win this war

A win for Netanyahu is a win for the entire West, especially the ineffective USA. This is how it will probably pan out. Opinion.

Netanyahu is determined to win this war

Biden:

'I will talk to Netanyahu about negotiations under fire comment'

US President asked about Netanyahu’s view that it is better to conduct negotiations under fire rather than during a ceasefire: I’ll reserve that for my discussion with him.

'I will talk to Netanyahu about negotiations under fire comment'

Over Bennett, Lapid and Gantz

Most Israelis prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister

New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.

Most Israelis prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister

Jerusalem

Protest against Netanyahu: You are the leader, you are guilty

Nine suspects arrested during protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Azza Street in Jerusalem.

Protest against Netanyahu: You are the leader, you are guilty

Netanyahu:

'If there was a real deal, I'd take it immediately'

Israeli prime minister reacts to reports of an Egyptian proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire in which 4 hostages would be released.

'If there was a real deal, I'd take it immediately'

Harris:

Not concerned over Trump's conversations with Netanyahu

US Vice President says she has no concerns regarding recent discussions between Trump and Netanyahu, reiterates her own stance on the war.

Not concerned over Trump's conversations with Netanyahu

Before attack on Iran:

Gallant's strongly worded letter to Netanyahu

Gallant wrote to Netanyahu: 'The state of matters in which we conduct ourselves, without a valid compass, and without updating the war's objectives, harms the management of the campaign and the decisions of the cabinet.'

Gallant's strongly worded letter to Netanyahu

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu:

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen together with counterparts from several other nations sent a letter warning the Israeli PM that his Finance Minister's policies may lead to the financial collapse of the PA.

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

October 7th memorial:

Bereaved families disrupt Prime Minister's address

During Netanyahu's address at the State Memorial Ceremony for the civilians who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, bereaved families began to shout. Netanyahu waited for them to be removed and continued to speak.

Bereaved families disrupt Prime Minister's address

Netanyahu:

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells French media that Israel uncovered a Hezbollah plot to attack Israel via underground tunnels involving jeeps and missiles.

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Blinken to Netanyahu:

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the war in Gaza and Lebanon, the Iranian threat, the Hezbollah strike on Netanyahu's home, and the governmental structure in Gaza after the war.

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Cleared for publication:

Hezbollah UAV scored direct hit on Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

The State Censor confirmed that a UAV struck the private home of the Prime Minister's family last Saturday.

Hezbollah UAV scored direct hit on Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

PM's birthday warning to Iran:

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

PM Netanyahu quotes his late father, says Israel is showing the world how to respond to existential threats in a message delivered on his birthday.

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

Israel warns:

'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

Israel reportedly sent a message to Hezbollah warning that it would destroy Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold if the organization attempts to target senior Israeli figures.

'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

Trump:

'I had a very nice call with Netanyahu'

After PMO says Netanyahu and Trump spoke on Saturday, former President says he told the Prime Minister: You do what you have to do.

'I had a very nice call with Netanyahu'

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

'G-d protected Netanyahu because he protects the Land of Israel,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

British PM:

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV towards his private home. His office: He discussed with Netanyahu the opportunity presented by Sinwar’s death to halt the fighting and get the hostages out.

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

House Speaker Johnson:

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV at his private home: It is vital that the Biden-Harris Administration stop slow-walking needed weapons to Israel.

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

Trump:

'Netanyahu said he wouldn't listen to Biden'

Former US President praises Netanyahu for not following President Joe Biden's advice, says Israel "wouldn't be in this position" if Netanyahu had listened to Biden.

'Netanyahu said he wouldn't listen to Biden'

Netanyahu:

Attempt by Iranian proxies to assassinate me 'grave mistake'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to UAV strike on his Caesarea home, says assassination attempt by Iranian proxies was a 'grave mistake,' will not deter Israel.

Attempt by Iranian proxies to assassinate me 'grave mistake'

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

UAV launched from Lebanon directly towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, no sirens sounded. The Netanyahu family were not home at the time.

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

Netanyahu:

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the elimination of Yahya Sinwar and called for Hamas fighters to lay down their weapons and release the hostages.

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'