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Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating

Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.

Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating

Report: Defense Minister Gallant asks Netanyahu for fresh start

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant admitted to several mistakes, asked to turn over new leaf with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Report: Defense Minister Gallant asks Netanyahu for fresh start

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

After two attacks against Hezbollah terrorists, former Iranian footballer, Ali Karimi, expresses his support for Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Go for it.'

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

Prime Minister's Office:

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

Report:

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Poll:

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Kan 11 News poll examines the effect of Sa'ar's United Right Party integrating into the Likud.

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

The recent revelation of a foiled Hezbollah plot and the growing tensions against Hezbollah have caused Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

Trump, Orban, Milei, Netanyahu: Today's global freedom fighters

All four freedom fighters situated on four different continents have become targets of delegitimization and political coups in attempts to deprive them of their influence and positions for the threat they pose to the Communist/Islamist alliance. Op-ed

Trump, Orban, Milei, Netanyahu:  Today's global freedom fighters

Likud MK:

'Sa'ar will topple the government'

MK Tally Gotliv warns Netanyahu against appointing Sa'ar to the position of minister: He will undermine you and topple the right-wing government.

'Sa'ar will topple the government'

Netanyahu to Hochstein:

Security situation in north must change if residents to return

PM meets US envoy Amos Hochstein, says Israel will do what is necessary to safeguard its security and return the residents of the north securely to their homes.

Security situation in north must change if residents to return

Estimate:

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

The defense establishement warned against Minister Ben-Gvir's policy at the holy site: 'We are liable to face an event that is totally different than what we had until now.'

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

PM speaks with Tzfat Mayor Yossi Kakon: "We will do everything necessary to restore life to normal and remove threat from residents of the north.

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

Netanyahu:

The Houthis should know there is a heavy price for attacking us

PM reacts to Houthi ballistic missile attack on Israel this morning, vows 'Anyone who attacks us won't escape our strike.'

The Houthis should know there is a heavy price for attacking us

Netanyahu:

Prepare for a broad campaign in Lebanon

Netanyahu's order given during a security-strategic discussion with the participation of the heads of the defense establishment and ministers Gallant, Katz, Smotrich and Dermer.

Prepare for a broad campaign in Lebanon

Report: Naftali Bennett to return to politics

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is beginning to prepare the ground, enlist people who formerly aided his political journey, report says.

Report: Naftali Bennett to return to politics

'Zero responsibility'

Clinton criticizes Netanyahu in new book

Former US Secretary of State criticizes Netanyahu in her new book for taking "zero responsibility" for Hamas' October 7 attack.

Clinton criticizes Netanyahu in new book

Report:

Netanyahu and Goldknopf reach agreement on Draft Law

Hamodia newspaper reports that an agreement was reached between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UTJ chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf on the formulation and promotion of the Draft Law in the coming days.

Netanyahu and Goldknopf reach agreement on Draft Law

Netanyahu on Jordanian border:

'This is a border of peace, we'll build a stronger barrier here'

Prime Minister toured the Jordan Valley where he inspected an exhibit of the war materiel and capabilities of the units active in the sector, as well as weapons that have been seized in various operations.

'This is a border of peace, we'll build a stronger barrier here'

MK Lapid:

'I don't trust Netanyahu, he's a terrible prime minister'

Opposition chief MK Yair Lapid rejects idea of a unity government, claiming that he 'doesn't trust' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Netanyahu 'doesn't want' unity.

'I don't trust Netanyahu, he's a terrible prime minister'

ICC chief prosecutor:

'Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant'

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to expedite their decision on his request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders.

'Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant'

Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief:

'The harsh message to Netanyahu is a message to us all'

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News CEO and editor-in-chief Uzi Baruch says that the call for unity conveyed by murdered hostage Ori Danino's father must be emphasized.

'The harsh message to Netanyahu is a message to us all'

Slain hostage's father:

'I don't think Netanyahu is dodging responsibility'

Elhanan Danino, the father of Ori who was murdered in Hamas captivity, said he hopes his harsh words to the Prime Minister enter his heart.

'I don't think Netanyahu is dodging responsibility'

PM on criticism from hostage's family: 'I listen, I don't judge'

PM Netanyahu responds to the publication of a recording of the family of murdered hostage Ori Danino criticizing him when he made a shiva visit to them.

PM on criticism from hostage's family: 'I listen, I don't judge'

Netanyahu urgently requests ban on tapes of his questioning

The Prime Minister's lawyer claims in the request he submitted that one of the film's producers is Raviv Drucker, who has 'declared himself publicly as an opponent of the Prime Minister.'

Netanyahu urgently requests ban on tapes of his questioning

Netanyahu:

'Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission'

Prime Minister's Office says that he "repeated his directive that the ministers of the government not go up to the Temple Mount without his prior approval."

'Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission'

Netanyahu's threat to the Histadrut

Netanyahu held a meeting with senior Finance Ministry officials and threatened to advance legislation against Israel's largest labor union.

Netanyahu's threat to the Histadrut

Netanyahu after Allenby attack:

"In the Middle East, without the sword, there is no 'forever'"

PM addresses deadly shooting in which 3 civilians were murdered today during Cabinet meeting, says Israelis are not falling for Hamas' psychological warfare tactics.

"In the Middle East, without the sword, there is no 'forever'"

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

Hamas:

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

Hamas again rejects renewed negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, calls for pressure on Netanyahu to accept proposal.

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

Netanyahu:

'A deal to withdraw from Philadelphi will kill us'

Israeli Prime Minister holds English language press conference on the war and hostage talks in light of the execution of the 6 hostages, stresses importance of Israel retaining control of Philadelphi Corridor.

'A deal to withdraw from Philadelphi will kill us'

Oslo:

Police 'rescue' wax statue of Netanyahu

Concerned civilian calls police after seeing what he thought was a lifeless body in the back of a car, but was a wax sculpture of the Israeli prime minister.

Police 'rescue' wax statue of Netanyahu

Alone at the helm

PM Netanyahu is the sole world leader who is standing against radical Islam. Opinion.

Alone at the helm

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

Pramila Jayapal:

'Netanyahu sacrificing the hostages'

Squad member and Israel critic appears to blame Israeli PM for deaths of 6 hostages while not mentioning the Hamas terrorist organization that actually executed them.

'Netanyahu sacrificing the hostages'

MK Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Deri to Netanyahu:

The vote on Philadelphi was a grave mistake

Report: Shas chairman criticized Prime Minister over the cabinet vote on the Philadelphi corridor but clarified that it must not be reversed.

The vote on Philadelphi was a grave mistake

Protester who spray-painted 'Bibi is a murderer' released

A protester who spray-painted the words "Bibi is a murderer" on one of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security vehicles released under restrictive conditions.

Protester who spray-painted 'Bibi is a murderer' released

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

Netanyahu on Philadelphi Corridor:

We should withdraw after Hamas murdered 6 hostages in cold blood?

Prime Minister on verge of tears as he delivers address to the nation following the murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas terrorists in Rafah last week.

We should withdraw after Hamas murdered 6 hostages in cold blood?

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting:

'Union strike supports Sinwar'

Prime Minister Netanyahu sharply criticized the decision of union chairman Arnon Bar-David to declare a general strike.

'Union strike supports Sinwar'

Gallant vs. Netanyahu:

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant leveled heavy criticism against his Prime Minister who is insisting on not giving up the Philadelphi Corridor in a hostage deal.

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

PM to murdered hostage's parents:

'I beg forgiveness for failing to bring Sasha back alive'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to parents of Alexander Lubanov, one of the 6 hostages who were recently murdered by Hamas before their bodies were recovered.

'I beg forgiveness for failing to bring Sasha back alive'

Netanyahu:

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.'

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Netanyahu: Reports of ceasefire in Gaza are false

Reports of ceasefire in Gaza to allow distribution of polio vaccines is false, Prime Minister's Office reports. 'Israel is allowing a humanitarian corridor for the provision of vaccines.'

Netanyahu: Reports of ceasefire in Gaza are false

Report:

Shouting match between Netanyahu and Gallant at Cabinet meeting

Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.

Shouting match between Netanyahu and Gallant at Cabinet meeting

'You're worth gold'

Netanyahu speaks to Asaf Yasur: 'We are very proud of you'

Netanyahu speaks to Asaf Yasur, who won a Paralympic gold medal: "This is not only your personal achievement, but a national achievement and we are very proud of you. You're worth gold.'

Netanyahu speaks to Asaf Yasur: 'We are very proud of you'

Amit Segal:

The PM is not telling the whole truth about the Gaza Strip

Veteran journalist Amit Segal analyzes what the Prime Minister has said will happen in Gaza - and what he thinks is actually likely to occur.

The PM is not telling the whole truth about the Gaza Strip

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss Uman pilgrimage

Netanyahu discussed the situation in the region with Zelenskyy and raised the issue of tens of thousands of Israelis traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss Uman pilgrimage

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss situation in the Middle East

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak by phone. Zelenskyy's spokesman says Netanyahu "expressed support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss situation in the Middle East

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Fear of Iranian attack

Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Shin Bet to increase security for his son, Yair, who resides in Miami.

Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu:

'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thanked him for his work.

'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Prime Minister's Office:

'No claim that defense services are irrelevant'

The Prime Minister's Office referred to a report that Netanyahu told families of surveillance post operators that the position of the defense services on the Philadelphi Corridor issue "is not relevant"

'No claim that defense services are irrelevant'

'This is not the end of the story'

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Israel's preemptive strike in Lebanon before the cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Netanyahu:

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

PM addresses IDF's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah to prevent attack with thousands of rockets and drones during political-security cabinet in the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

ICC prosecutor insists:

'Court has jurisdiction to issue warrants for Israeli leaders'

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to swiftly issue a ruling on his request for arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others.

'Court has jurisdiction to issue warrants for Israeli leaders'

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position