Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu visits family of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a condolence visit to the family of the fallen soldier SFC (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery in the Binyamin Region town of Eli.

Bereaved father to Netanyahu:

The people are in favor of finishing the job

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pays condolence visit to the family of fallen fighter Omer Smadja, praises his courage and sacrifice. 'Israel will win thanks to these heroes.'

Poll:

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

In Channel 12 News poll, more respondents say Minister Naftali Bennett is more suitable to be PM than Netanyahu.

Sedition?

Former general:'Netanyahu is a traitor and enemy of the people'

Major General (Res.) Guy Tzur shockingly calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "traitor" and adds: "He should be impeached as soon as possible." He later apologized after massive criticism.

Netanyahu:

'War won't end until Hamas eliminated, residents return home'

PM tells Knesset Israel is 'committed' to Biden's latest ceasefire proposal, but its position on the need to eliminate Hamas and restore security has not changed.

Submarine Affair commission sends warning letters to PM, others

The commission sent warnings to five current and senior officials who may be hurt by the inquiry.

Hamas claims:

'Netanyahu is opposed to Biden's ceasefire proposal'

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's comments in Channel 14 interview, claims they prove he is opposed to the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was put forward by US President Joe Biden.

Netanyahu:

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

In his first interview with the Israeli press since the war in Gaza began, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war in Gaza is winding down.

US officials confirm:

Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%

In the first months of the war, about 240 arms shipments were transferred from the US, recently the number dropped to 120.

Netanyahu appoints project manager for the north

Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced that Major General (Res.) Yiftach Ron-Tal will be appointed head of the Tekuma administration in the south, and Major General (Res.) Eliezer (Chayni) Marom as head of the northern administration.

Netanyahu:

'Dramatic decrease in US munitions shipments in last 4 months'

PM explains the reason for his video criticizing the US for holding up munitions shipments to Israel during the war.

Former ISA Director:

'We are under existential threat'

'We have never been so deterred. What is Netanyahu, the worst Prime Minister in Israel's history, doing in the face of this crisis?'

Hostage turns 20:

Family implores: 'Bring our daughter home'

The family of hostage Naama Levy addressed their daughter this evening on the occasion of her 20th birthday, which she is spending in Hamas custody.

Poll:

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Netanyahu:

'Quiet conversation with US didn't solve the problem'

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains reasoning for his video on US military aid which raised the ire of the Biden administration: I felt that airing it was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem.

'Netanyahu is with us full on'

Smotrich outlines plan for control of Judea and Samaria

In recording published by The New York Times, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich heard outlining plan for civil control of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli officials:

'US holding up weapons shipments risks war with Hezbollah'

Senior officials say that there has been a significant slowdown in US arms shipments to Israel in last 3 months due to US fears of a war with Hezbollah, but the delays could cause such a war.

'What a joy to see you'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets hostage rescued in Op. Arnon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara on Thursday met with Shlomi Ziv, and members of his family – his wife Miran, his mother Rosetta, and his sisters Revital and Adi.

Netanyahu to ISA operatives:

'Your daring operations made the State of Israel proud'

The Prime Minister was presented with the sequence of actions initiated by the ISA Operations Unit, including the operations to rescue the hostages: Ori Megidish, Louis Har, and Fernando Marman.

White House:

Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing, disappointing'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.

PM to dead hostages' families:

'We will not give up on anyone, dead or alive'

Prime Minister Netanyahu promised: 'We will not leave the Gaza Strip until all of the hostages return, and we will not leave until we eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.'

Nir Barkat to Netanyahu:

'I will oppose the Draft Law along with other MKs'

Minister Nir Barkat says he informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he and other Likud MKs would oppose the Draft Law in its currently proposed format.

US officials:

'Netanyahu's video hindering de-escalation efforts in the north'

An American official noted that the video which claimed the Biden admin. is withholding munitions would weaken Israel's deterrence against Hezbollah.

Report:

Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video

PM's video saying it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up arms shipments to Israel led to backlash from the administration, cancelation of meeting on Iranian threat.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the bipartisan support for Israel and said that he hopes that the munitions issue will be resolved soon.

Netanyahu:

'I call on my coalition partners - get a hold of yourselves'

The Prime Minister called on his government not to push divisive legislation that could threaten the coalition's cohesion.

Gantz accuses:

'Netanyahu harming unity and ties with US for political gain'

MK Benny Gantz (National Unity) said at a conference in Tel Aviv that Prime Minister Netanyahu is missing out on an opportunity to form a regional alliance against Iran.

'Hamas is emboldened'

Pro-Israel congressman calls out Netanyahu

Rep. Ritchie Torres criticized the Israeli Prime Minister for a video in which the latter accused the US of withholding arms shipments.

Report:

White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video

Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid.

Senator Jim Risch:

'Let’s get out of Israel’s way'

US Senator Jim Risch calls on the Biden administration to release aid to Israel: Micromanagement of Israel’s war on terror must end.

'I'm not going':

Sen. Warren will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech

Senator Elizabeth Warren says she will not be attending Netanyahu’s speech before Congress, claims Netanyahu "has created a humanitarian catastrophe."

Netanyahu:

'The left is extrremist, vocal, and violent'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke against leftist demonstrators today: "There is an extremist, vocal and – I regret – occasionally violent minority, that is organized and financed on an unimaginable scale. But it does not represent the majority of our people."

Netanyahu:

'Inconceivable for US to hold up munitions for Israel during war'

PM says he discussed efforts to remove 'bottlenecks' on US munitions shipments to Israel with Secretary of State Blinken.

Netanyahu meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

US Special envoy meets Israeli leaders to discuss progress of war, efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet

The Prime Minister has decided to dissolve the War Cabinet and decisions will instead be made by the Security Cabinet.

Netanyahu:

'We have a state with an army, not an army with a state'

Prime Minister blasts Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot at the cabinet meeting, leading to an exchange of accusations between the National Unity Party and Likud.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

PM Netanyahu:

'There is no alternative to victory - we must keep at our goals'

'We are fighting to ensure our existence and our future; we are fighting to bring back our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Poll:

Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead if Netanyahu steps down

On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu to Yamam forces:

'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'

PM, Minister Ben-Gvir visit base following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday.

200 launches from Lebanon; Netanyahu holds security assessment

Netanyahu's office stated that the assessment will also discuss "Hamas' negative answer regarding the issue of a hostage release deal."

Blinken:

'Everyone has agreed, now it's on Hamas to accept this proposal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asks, 'Will Hamas do what’s necessary to move this to a better place, to help end the suffering of people, to bring real security to Israelis and Palestinians alike?'

Mark Levin:

'Fed up with attacks on Netanyahu'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.