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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu to world:

'Did you lose your moral compass so quickly?'

PM says Rafah operation will happen, asks international community why the pressure is on Israel and not Hamas, which started the war.

'Did you lose your moral compass so quickly?'

'He made a good speech'

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

US President backs remarks made by Senate Majority Leader against the Israeli government: He expressed serious concerns shared by many Americans.

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

The Prime Minister has approved the plan of action for Rafah. The IDF is preparing for operational action and to evacuate the populace.

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

Schumer clarifies:

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Senate Majority Leader seeks to clarify remarks against the Israeli government which caused a firestorm: The US cannot dictate the outcome of an election.

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Netanyahu to hostage families:

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the hostage families: "Until now we haven’t received a real response from Hamas."

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

The plan Netanyahu rejected:

Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

According to the plan drafted by the defense establishment with US support, thousands of Fatah members would train in Jordan and then return to Gaza to fight Hamas.

Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

History repeating itself?

Begin to Biden: ‘Don’t threaten us’

In 1982 then-Senator Joe Biden threatened the late prime minister to stop US aid because of the First Lebanon War. Begin left him speechless.

Begin to Biden: ‘Don’t threaten us’

Response to US intelligence report:

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Israeli official dismisses assessment in annual US intelligence report that Netanyahu's 'viability as a leader' is 'in jeopardy.'

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Netanyahu to AIPAC:

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

PM thanks President Biden for his support during AIPAC summit, pledges to fight Hamas until victory. 'Israel will win this war no matter what.'

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

Netanyahu's response to Biden?

You can't support us and then object to our actions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an apparent response to US president, ‘Our victory is within reach. I know that the vast majority of the American people stand with us.’

You can't support us and then object to our actions

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

With all respect to you, Joe Biden, who are you to tell us not to route out evil? With all respect to you, Netanyahu, who do you fear more, Biden or God?

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

US intelligence report:

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

US intelligence community assesses in its annual report that Israel will fight Hamas for years to come.

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

Biden:

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

US President tells reporters he has no plans to address the Knesset at this time, after expressing a desire to do so in a TV interview.

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

Netanyahu interviews military secretary candidates

Two IDF generals are being considered for the role - the commander of the 99th Division and the commander of training and exercises.

Netanyahu interviews military secretary candidates

Netanyahu:

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

PM Netanyahu says 'victory is at hand,' adds that without Rafah operation, 'Hamas will reconstitute itself with these four battalions, reconquer Gaza.'

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

Netanyahu:

'We killed Hamas' number 4'

PM says Israel on path to 'absolute victory' in war against Hamas.

'We killed Hamas' number 4'

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Sanders:

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Speaking with CBS News, Senator Bernie Sanders drew a comparison between the bloodthirsty terror group and the Israeli leader: 'Hamas cannot run Gaza and Netanyahu cannot run Israel.'

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Biden:

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

Meron Disaster:

Justice has come to light, better late than never

'This disaster occurred because of the 'careless' and 'trust me' attitude that exists in Israel,' says brother of Meron disaster victim.

Justice has come to light, better late than never

Meron Disaster:

Committee finds Netanyahu personally responsible

Three years after the tragedy, the committee for investigating the Meron disaster has published findings declaring several officials personally responsible for the tragedy.

Committee finds Netanyahu personally responsible

Netanyahu decides:

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

Right wing media personality sings “Bibi’s alive”

After receiving reports on the health of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yinon Magal sang during a radio broadcast: "Bibi is alive, tough luck for all the leftists who hate him."

Right wing media personality sings “Bibi’s alive”

Amid reports about his health:

Netanyahu examined by his personal physician

The Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu is in good condition, denies reports that he is suffering from a serious case of the flu.

Netanyahu examined by his personal physician

Bibi’s bold realistic plan for 'the Day After Hamas'

Gazans appear ready to rebuke the terrorists and work with Israel to create a new governing body. The proposal envisages a decent Gaza run by decent Gazans. Op-ed.

Bibi’s bold realistic plan for 'the Day After Hamas'

Former Prime Minister:

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Not coordinated with PM

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

President of Colombia:

‘Netanyahu murdered 100 Palestinians – a Holocaust’

President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, postponed purchase of arms from Israel, following the death of dozens of Gazans when trying to plunder humanitarian aid trucks.

‘Netanyahu murdered 100 Palestinians – a Holocaust’

Netanyahu:

'Victory requires eliminating all Hamas battalions'

PM addresses media following deadly shooting near Eli, says Israel has not received answers on which hostages would be released in a potential deal.

'Victory requires eliminating all Hamas battalions'

PM responds to Biden:

'My efforts to curb pressure to end war are working'

Netanyahu responds to US President's claims in interview that right-wing makeup of Israel's government is eroding international support for the Jewish state.

'My efforts to curb pressure to end war are working'

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Opposition leader Lapid rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he went to vote together with his wife Sara, "They believe that there is no problem holding elections even in these times."

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Report:

Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

TV report says Prime Minister scolded the head of the Mossad and the negotiating team that had returned from Paris: That's not how you conduct negotiations, you have to be tough.

Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf to PM:

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf asks PM Netanyahu why the National Security Council (NSC) objects to any proposal to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and demanded that the PM intervene.

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

PM to CBS News:

'Entering Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah. We will win this war and we will not stop until we achieve victory.'

'Entering Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

Ehud Barak:

'When the State is shut down, Netanyahu will resign'

Former PM calls on 30,000 Israelis to encamp outside Knesset for 3 weeks to pressure PM Netanyahu to step down.

'When the State is shut down, Netanyahu will resign'

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu says Cabinet will meet to approve plans for Rafah operation, evacuation of Gaza civilians.

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

PA, Hamas:

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Agriculture Minister Dichter visit the Beresheet fruit company at Merom Golan.

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Netanyahu presents:

The plan for 'the day after Hamas'

Prime Minister Netanyahu brings before the Cabinet his proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which includes the shutting down of UNRWA and a complete demilitarization of Gaza.

The plan for 'the day after Hamas'

99 votes in favor:

Knesset overwhelmingly rejects imposing PA state

Majority of opposition MKs join coalition in supporting govt. statement rejecting foreign attempts to declare a Palestinian state while the war continues.

Knesset overwhelmingly rejects imposing PA state

Netanyahu’s Ben Gurion moment

Netanyahu now faces an iconic moment of his own, just like Ben Gurion’s. Op-ed.

Netanyahu’s Ben Gurion moment

Netanyahu:

'No pressure can stop us from achieving our goals'

PM visits IDF Artillery Corps’ elite Sky Riders Unit at Zikim Base, vows to resist international pressure to end the war and leave Hamas in power.

'No pressure can stop us from achieving our goals'

Netanyahu:

'Broad consensus against forced Palestinian state'

Prime Minister Netanyahu: In recent days we have witnessed international pressure to unilaterally force upon us of a Palestinian state that would endanger the existence of the State of Israel.

'Broad consensus against forced Palestinian state'

Jordanian FM:

'Netanyahu determined to continue more killing'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blames Netanyahu for hostage release deal not having been agreed upon yet.

'Netanyahu determined to continue more killing'

Netanyahu:

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations: I hope we can achieve a deal soon, but deal or no deal, we have to finish the job.

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

Ramadan amid war:

Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount

The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.

Israeli Muslims  to be limited on Temple Mount

PM seeks govt. declaration against Palestinian state

In response to foreign pressure to force a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7, Netanyahu says at Cabinet meeting he seeks a government declaration opposing such a move.

PM seeks govt. declaration against Palestinian state

PM reportedly considering:

Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition?

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree with US recognition of a Palestinian state in exchange for breakthroughs in negotiations with Saudi Arabia.

Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition?

Netanyahu:

Hamas' demands outrageous & mean defeat for Israel

'Whoever wants to prevent us from operating in Rafah is essentially telling us to lose the war,' PM Netanyahu warns.

Hamas' demands outrageous & mean defeat for Israel

Biden:

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

US President says he hopes Israel will not launch a land invasion of Rafah before a hostage release deal is reached.

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

Palestinian Authority:

Netanyahu is using negotiations for political gain

The Palestinian Authority claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu is uninterested in negotiations for a Palestinian state and suggested them only for personal political game.

Netanyahu is using negotiations for political gain

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

Netanyahu in message to US:

'We reject international dictates'

After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

'We reject international dictates'