Macron to Netanyahu:
Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon
French president urges Hezbollah to halt attacks, calls on Israel to avoid ground offensive and return to ceasefire agreement.
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Before strike
Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei
Axios report says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alerted President Trump to intelligence showing Iran’s Supreme Leader and advisers meeting in Tehran, prompting strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
At site of 2008 massacre
Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and son, Yair, attend a Purim Megillah reading at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva library, where a terrorist murdered eight students.
'Such spirit is unfathomable'
Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited victims injured in the Iranian rocket strike in Beit Shemesh, remarking on Israelis' spirit and resilience.
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'We are roaring, and we are operating'
Prime Minister Netanyahu at Palmachim Airbase: "We continue to strike Iran with great force. Our pilots are in the skies over Tehran and also in the skies over Lebanon. Hezbollah made a very grave mistake when it attacked us."
Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war
Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planning to hold elections in June if Iran war is successful.
Netanyahu to Fox News:
'Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the necessity of joint US-Israeli action on Iran in an interview with Fox News, explaining that Iran continued its nuclear ambitions after previous strikes, forcing urgent intervention.
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'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'
PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."
On the roof of the Kirya
Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow
Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'
Once in a generation opportunity:
Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video in Farsi directly addressing the Iranian people, urging them to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take action and overthrow the regime.
Report:
Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran
President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.
Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public, says strikes on Iran aim to remove Ayatollahs' existential threat to Israel.
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Indian PM Modi leaves Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara accompany Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ben-Gurion International Airport following the latter’s historic visit to Israel.
Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlight strong Israel-India ties, emphasize the countries' shared commitment to a prosperous future.
PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit Yad Vashem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem, tour Hall of Names.
Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in Parking Lot case
The Attorney General has approved the police's request to summon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for open testimony in the case involving the late-night meeting, in which his Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman, is suspected.
Indian PM Modi to Knesset
'India stands with Israel, Am Yisrael Chai'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Knesset.
Lapid files complaint over threats to Netanyahu
Police arrest yeshiva student who sent MK Yair Lapid offer to harm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
Watch: Netanyahu welcomes Indian PM to Israel
Watch live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel.
Netanyahu to UN reps
'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'
PM Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors, together with Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Danon. 'The one thing that has changed is that when they come to slaughter us, we have the capacity to defend ourselves.'
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'Gaza will be demilitarized the easy way or the hard way'
PM Netanyahu adressed a emphasized the need for the demilitarization of Gaza, the creation of a new regional axis, and the continued fight against terrorism and illegal weapons.
Day 80
Heated exchange of words during Netanyahu's testimony
Confrontation between the prosecutor and the Prime Minister over a remark made during the investigation leads to heated exchange.
Amit Segal reveals:
'Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate'
Political analyst Amit Segal reveals that ahead of the last elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him a reserved spot at number four on the Likud slate.
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'We'll respond to Iran with unimaginable force'
The Prime Minister speaks in response to the 40-signature debate convened by the opposition and speaks about the strength of Israel and the partnership with the US.
Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm
Government approves plan to fast-track AI data centers, citing national security, expanded energy capacity and billions in projected revenue
Screenshot battle and blame game between Netanyahu and Gantz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Naftali Bennett and Benny Gantz on social media, claiming that with the formation of the Bennett-Lapid government, the transfer of funds to the Gaza Strip was renewed and increased.
Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash
Deputy attorney general Efrat Greenbaum has decided to file an indictment against a former bodyguard to the Prime Minister over his alleged role in a fatal traffic accident in Mexico in 2015.
Netanyahu: The Middle East is at a crossroads
At an IDF officers’ graduation, Netanyahu warned Hamas to disarm and said Iran would face an unprecedented response if it attacks Israel.
Rubio to visit Israel February 28 for Iran talks with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State will visit Israel on February 28 to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and discuss the Iranian threat as US regional forces prepare for full deployment by mid-March.
Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Bring the Law to Adopt the Conclusions of the Shamgar Committee to the Cabinet for Decision."
Suspicious envelope found at Netanyahu's office
Police teams sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem following arrival of suspicious envelope.
Netanyahu:
Israel ready to phase out US military aid
At Jerusalem gala, Prime Minister outlines strict Iran terms, vows to disarm Hamas, phase out US aid and confront rising antisemitism.
Government approves:
Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev
Decision aims to prevent aviation bottlenecks and strengthen emergency preparedness as air traffic continues to surge.
Report:
Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports
Trump and Netanyahu agreed to intensify economic pressure on Iran during their meeting at the White House, focusing on oil sales to China, according to Axios.
Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique
President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.
Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories
Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.
Israel officially joins Board of Peace
Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.
Before returning to Israel
Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran
Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.
Graham:
'Trump and Netanyahu seek peace, but not in a fake way'
Senator Lindsey Graham praises the White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their focus on the Iranian threat and their leadership for peace and stability.
Trump:
'Good meeting with Netanyahu, nothing definitive on Iran'
US President says after 3-hour meeting with PM Netanyahu: 'There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated.'
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets at the White House with US President Donald Trump for the seventh time since the president was inaugurated. At the center of the discussions: Iran.
Bereaved father demands: An ultimatum to Hamas
Ahead of the meeting at the White House, Ofer Greenbaum from the Hagvura Forum calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a deadline for the disarmament of the Gaza Strip with President Trump.
Iran claims:
'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'
Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.
Netanyahu arrives in Washington
Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to
Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.
Regev to Arutz Sheva:
'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'
Transportation Minister Miri Regev speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, which will focus on the Iranian threat.
Donald Trump:
Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action
The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Netanyahu:
'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present to President Trump Israel's position on the negotiations with Iran during his trip to the USA.
Lapid demands probe, claims Netanyahu forged documents
Yair Lapid that Netanyahu forged a security document from a discussion held several days before the October 7th massacre, and demanded that an investigation be opened.
Bennett:
'Netanyahu is the Israeli Forrest Gump'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launches sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the response document he submitted to the State Comptroller.
Ben Gvir
'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'
National Security Minister says PM will 'bring achievements' in meeting with President Trump this week.
Gallant: Our Prime Minister is a liar
Former Defense Minister attacks Netanyahu in an extensive interview on Channel 12 News. The Prime Minister’s associates respond: “Lies by Gallant."
Former ISA Official:
Netanyahu vetoed killing Sinwar
Ilan Segev, a former senior ISA official, claims that as early as 2018 there was a rare and precise opportunity to eliminate Yahya Sinwar together with Saleh al-Arouri - and that Netanyahu refused to approve the attack.
Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.
October 7 investigation
Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller
Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed the answers he provided to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7th events and sharply criticized the High Court’s decision against the State Comptroller. "Is this a coincidence?"
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'There was no betrayal'
The Prime Minister sought to remove the "cloud of betrayal" hanging over security officials for the October 7 failures, but MK Tally Gotliv interrupted: "We knew there was betrayal."
Netanyahu: 'Bennett always opposed conquering Gaza'
In closed meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar forged documents.
Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir
An expanded panel of nine judges will hear petitions against the continuation of Ben-Gvir's tenure.
Israel and Azerbaijan sign MOU on Artificial Intelligence
Israel and Azerbaijan signed an AI agreement in Jerusalem to boost collaboration in technology, research, and human capital, advancing Israel’s goal of global AI leadership.
Netanyahu’s office:
'PA will have no role in Gaza'
Israel rejects newly revealed Gaza committee logo featuring a PA symbol, saying it contradicts Netanyahu’s pledge and differs from the version originally shown to Israel.
