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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.

'The war in Gaza is also about the wholeness of Jerusalem'

'Malicious Lies':

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

The Prime Minister filed a lawsuit against journalists Ben Caspit and Uri Misgav, as well as activist Gonen Ben Yitzhak, and clarified in the lawsuit: "The Prime Minister does not have pancreatic cancer."

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

Gantz vs. Netanyahu:

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Minister Benny Gantz sharply criticized the Prime Minister, who did not meet with the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, and said: "You can't make political moves during a war."

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona:

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona, speaks with military commanders at the scene. 'Yesterday the ground burned here, but ground also burned in Lebanon. We are prepared for very intense action in the north.'

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war

US President says he does not believe Israeli premier is playing politics with the war against Hamas on same day he suggested in an interview that Netanyahu is doing so.

Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'

Netanyahu informed the French President of the details of the outline for the release of the hostages and emphasized that it allows Israel to realize all the goals of the war it has defined.

'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'

TIME:

Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'

President Joe Biden spoke to TIME Washington Bureau Chief, Massimo Calabresi, and Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, on China, Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, but refused to disclose any details on his upcoming meeting with Bibi.

Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'

Report:

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

President Joe Biden is not scheduled to be in Washington that day, as he will be attending the G7 summit in Italy. PM's office clarifies that no date has yet been set for the speech.

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

PM to US Jewish students:

'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

PM Netanyahu meets with a delegation of US Jewish students, who have arrived in Israel at the initiative of Olami.

'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

Netanyahu:

'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

PM addresses deal proposed by President Biden. 'I think about the hostages all the time.'

'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

'I am not ready to end the war'

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

'I am not ready to end the war'

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Erdogan lashes out again:

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

The President of Turkey lashes out again at Israel’s Prime Minister, and calls on the world: ‘To stop the barbaric, thug, bloodthirsty Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster.’

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

Bernie Sanders:

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Senator Bernie Sanders blasts invitation for Netnayahu to address Congress, calls him a “war criminal”.

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Gilad Erdan will finish his role as the ambassador to the UN this summer, and it is becoming clear that his replacement will be senior Likud MK Danny Danon.

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Officially:

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu sent a letter signed by all four Congressional leaders inviting him to deliver an address to Congress.

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'Outline allows return of hostages, elimination of Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office issues statement after Biden's speech: The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our hostages as soon as possible.

'Outline allows return of hostages, elimination of Hamas'

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

The Prime Minister's Office denied disqualifying Shai Hermesh, whose son was murdered on October 7th, from reciting 'Yizkor' at the Ammunition Hill ceremony due to his critical article about Netanyahu.

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

After two weeks:

Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

The meeting comes before the War Cabinet is set to convene and in the wake of threats by the ministers from the National Unity Party to resign from the government.

Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

Uproar in Morocco:

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

Users on social media furious after Netanyahu showed the controversial map on French TV. Foreign Ministry spokesperson: It was a technical error, we apologize.

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

PM Netanyahu in French:

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the French TF1 network in an interview that will be aired on Thursday evening.

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

Netanyahu vs Biden admin.:

Disappointed with Biden's decision not to back sanctioning ICC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he thought there was a bipartisan consensus against the ICC.

Disappointed with Biden's decision not to back sanctioning ICC

Netanyahu to Haley:

'Our victory is your victory'

The Prime Minister thanked the former US Ambassador to the UN for her support of the State of Israel, 'especially at this time.'

'Our victory is your victory'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. 'We have no better friend than Senator Lindsey Graham.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

Likud MKs demand:

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

12 Likud ministers and MKs write to PM criticizing plan to turn over control of the Rafah Crossing to local Gazans. 'There is no victory without control.'

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

PM meets with soldiers in north, emphasizes the State's obligation to ensure the evacuated residents can return to their communities.

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

Netanyahu:

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

PM says in address before Knesset the claims he is not giving negotiating teams freedom to make a deal to free the hostages are false, warns pressure on govt. makes Sinwar harden his positions.

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to the police demanding they increase enforcement against protesters who block trucks carrying aid to the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu:

'The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong'

Dutch right-wing leader speaks to Netanyahu to express support for Israel and denounce the ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

'The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong'

House Speaker:

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to invite Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

Netanyahu in north:

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

House Speaker:

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be co-signing his letter inviting Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

Netanyahu against Barkat:

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he told Senate Majority Leader he would invite Netanyahu to address the House only if Schumer doesn't sign his invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress.

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Nir Barkat:

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Netanyahu:

'ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel'

PM tells ABC News ICC prosecutor's claim Israel using starvation as a weapon of war is absurd given the amount of water and aid trucks Israel has supplied or allowed into Gaza.

'ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel'

Bernie Sanders:

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Senator Bernie Sanders welcomes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israelis: Sinwar started the horrific war but Netanyahu has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people.

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Netanyahu:

'Karim Khan takes place among the great antisemites of our time'

PM reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants against him and Defense Minister, vows 'attempt to tie our hands will fail.'

'Karim Khan takes place among the great antisemites of our time'

ICC Prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Sinwar

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan conflated the leaders of the Hamas terror organization with those of the only democracy in the Middle East, saying he is seeking warrants for 'war crimes and crimes against humanity.'

ICC Prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Sinwar

Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts

White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”

Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts

PM to local leaders from north:

'We are committed to restoring security and we will do it'

The Prime Minister instructed the directors general of the Prime Minister's Office and the Finance Ministry to meet with the local council heads in order to bridge the minor remaining gaps and present him tomorrow with an agreed-upon plan that will be submitted for Government approval during the week.

'We are committed to restoring security and we will do it'

Hostage's father:

‘Netanyahu is dillydallying and causing severe damage’

Father of Avinatan Or, who is being held hostage in Gaza, calls on the coalition to replace the PM, by elections or any other way: ‘Netanyahu does not have the courage to decide on a war or a deal.’

‘Netanyahu is dillydallying and causing severe damage’

Senior Tel Aviv U. official:

'Shame Netanyahu wasn't on the helicopter that crashed'

Chairman of the Executive Council of Tel Aviv University Eli Gelman refused to erase the message wishing for the Prime Minister's demise, insisting that 'for the amount of damage that Netanyahu is doing to the State of Israel' it was not exaggerated to pray for such a thing.

'Shame Netanyahu wasn't on the helicopter that crashed'

PMO responds:

'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

The Prime Minister's Office denounced Minister Benny Gantz's ultimatum to the Prime Minister tonight, claiming he was targeting the wrong party.

'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

Gantz's ultimatum for the Prime Minister

Blue and White leader Minister Benny Gantz has set an ultimatum for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding that he create a strategic plan after the war is war.

Gantz's ultimatum for the Prime Minister

Netanyahu:

'Rafah battle critical, will decide many things in the campaign'

PM conducts aerial tour over Gaza, tells soldiers they are 'the generation of victory.'

'Rafah battle critical, will decide many things in the campaign'

Statement by PM Binyamin Netanyahu

There is no alternative to military victory

The full translated text of PM Netanyahu's statement in response to Defense Min.Gallant's talk with Antony Blinken, after which, despite Netanyahu's request for victory before announcements, Gallant called on the PM to declare that Israel won't rule Gaza after the war.

There is no alternative to military victory

Netanyahu responds to Gallant:

'I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan'

PM responds to Defense Minister's demand he declare that Israel will not assume civilian or military governance of Gaza after the war.

'I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There is no alternative for military victory'

The Prime Minister explained that as long as Hamas is still intact there is no reason to discuss post-war plans for the Gaza Strip.

'There is no alternative for military victory'

Netanyahu:

'Rafah operation will last weeks, not months or years'

PM says in interview with CNBC that despite disagreement with US government on Rafah operation, Israel has no choice but to proceed with the operation.

'Rafah operation will last weeks, not months or years'

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law approved in first Knesset reading in January 2022, calls on all parties which supported it then to stand behind it now as well.

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz

Netanyahu on UN resolution:

‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre'

Israeli government rejected UN decision to upgrade Palestinian Authority’s status. Netanyahu attacked: "We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre. We will not let them establish a terrorist state."

‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre'

PM visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital

On Israel's 76th Independence Day, PM Netanyahu visits soldiers wounded during war, hears their desire for Israel to achieve complete victory.

PM visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital

Netanyahu:

'We'll fight until the end, until victory'

PM says at Independence Day ceremony that 'at the moment of truth, an entire nation mobilized,' calls this 'the generation of the victorious heroes.'

'We'll fight until the end, until victory'