Benjamin Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu not ruling out exiling Hamas leaders from Gaza

The Prime Minister reiterated that if Hamas lays down its arms the war will end immediately.

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Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's tweet, Netanyahu laughed

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's post in which he attacked President Biden. Ben-Gvir: 'There should be more Tweets like that, I expect you all to join me.'

Netanyahu:

'We will do what we have to do to protect our country'

Speaking to Dr. Phil, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes he and Biden can overcome their disagreements, "but we will do what we have to do to protect our country".

Netanyahu responds to US:

'If we have to fight alone, we will'

PM responds to President Biden's threat to halt arms shipments to Israel over Rafah operation, says Israelis will fight 'with our nails' if necessary.

PM Netanyahu answers Biden:

'If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone'

The Prime Minister shared a video of his Holocaust Remembrance Day address in which he pledged that nothing would stop Israel from defending itself, even if it would have to stand alone.

Finance Min. to PM:

Don't block plan to lower cost of living in Israel

Finance Min. Smotrich pens letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding PM keep agreement to use confiscated terror funds to lower cost of living for Israelis.

'Until an overwhelming victory'

Message from fallen soldier’s widow to Netanyahu

Family of soldier Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in Gaza, met with Netanyahu. ‘I begged him to continue the war until an overwhelming victory,’ shared widow Hadas.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas proposal is very far from Israel's vital demands'

PM addresses IDF's actions in Rafah over the last day, says it will crush the last of Hamas's military and political power in Gaza and eliminate the terrorist organization's threat.

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Rafah operation

As IDF begins preparations for evacuation of Rafah, US President reiterates to Israeli PM that he believes a hostage deal is the best way to avoid an operation in Rafah.

PM's Office responds:

Hamas, not Netanyahu, torpedoed hostage deal talks

'Hamas torpedoed the deal, with its refusal to budge on conditions that no Israeli government would accept,' Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, negating words of Hamas' Moussa Abu Marzouk and the Israeli official who backed him.

Hamas official:

'Netanyahu is running a military campaign without goals'

Senior Hamas official says the organization is determined to reach a ceasefire agreement and an exchange deal "but not at any cost."

PM Netanyahu to the world:

'We will fight alone if we have to. Never again is now'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday addressed the opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Netanyahu:

'Surrendering to Hamas demands would be a terrible defeat'

PM addresses the negotiations for a hostage deal, blames Hamas intransigence for lack of deal and says surrendering to its demands would invite repeats of October 7.

Ben Gvir's message to Netanyahu

Minister of National Security: Netanyahu promised not to agree to a reckless deal and say yes to an operation in Rafah - he knows very well the price of not fulfilling the commitment.

Hostages' families:

'Stand up to the pressures or stand up and resign'

Families of the hostages wrote to the Prime Minister Saturday evening to demand that he resist international pressure for a ceasefire or vacate his position for someone who would.

After his criticism:

Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is ready to sign House Speaker Mike Johnson's invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Government freezing construction permits in Judea, Samaria

De facto freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria 'unacceptable,' offers prize to October 7 terrorists, Minister Bezalel Smotrich argues.

Netanyahu to torchlighters:

'If we need to stand alone – we will stand alone'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes' Remembrance Day Torchlighters: "."

Blinken on Netanyahu:

'People say things, let's focus on what they're doing'

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken answers questions on Israel-Hamas war, urges focus on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, instead of on his promises to invade Rafah.

Netanyahu's place in history is tied to a Rafah invasion

Will Netanyahu make the decision that puts Israel on the road to destruction or the one that gives it hope for the future? Opinion.

Netanyahu to Blinken:

'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hold private meeting at Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, to be followed by expanded meeting.

Bereaved families meet PM:

'Determined PM who has not changed the goals of the war'

Father of fallen IDF soldier, spoke to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about his meeting with PM: ‘I met a determined prime minister who is committed to the goals of the war and is ready to pay a personal price for the sake of the nation.’

Netanyahu on ICC investigation:

'Historic outrage and antisemitic hate crime'

PM says Israel will complete its objectives in the war regardless of international pressure, ICC has 'no jurisdiction' over Israel.

Trump to TIME: 'I had a bad experience with Bibi'

Former US Pres. Trump says two-state solution would be 'very, very, tough,' blames PM Netanyahu for October 7 massacre.

White House:

'Biden reiterated his clear position on Rafah incursion'

Following Biden-Netanyahu phone call, White House says Biden "reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" and stressed the need for progress in delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Israeli official:

ICC warrants against Israelis will not proceed without US support

A source in Israel said that if the US government expresses opposition to issuing arrest warrants against the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, the ICC will not do so.

Sanders to Netanyahu:

'It is not antisemitic to criticize your government'

Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

Netanyahu:

'Campus antisemitism reminiscent of 1930s Germany'

The Prime Minister condemned the antisemitic incidents and protests currently occurring on university campuses in the US and called on administrators to stop them.

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu an 'obstacle' to the two-state solution

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu resign his position, calls him 'obstacle' to two-state solution.

PM Netanyahu:

'Hamas refused all deals, we will soon hit them hard'

In a pre-Passover address, the Prime Minister commented on US threats to sanction the Netzach Yehuda Battalion: 'I will fight it with all my might.'

Government approves plan to rebuild Gaza envelope

A sum of NIS 19 billion will be invested into housing, infrastructure, education, employment, health, and more in the area ravaged by the October 7th massacre.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel'

Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

PM Netanyahu:

'Iran is behind Hamas and Hezbollah - we are determined to win'

PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'

Opposition leader:

'Philadelphi Corridor first, then Rafah'

Asked by Arutz Sheva whether Israel should enter Rafah, opposition leader Yair Lapid replied, 'Four of the weakest Hamas battalions are in Rafah and we will have to deal with them, but it is a long process.'

Ret. Brigadier General:

'Netanyahu must show accountability and resign after the war'

Effi Eitam spoke about accountability and said that PM Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Halevi must vacate their seats at the end of the war – but not before.

Report:

Netanyahu has decided to postpone the operation in Rafah

TV report: A week after the Prime Minister announced that "there is a date" for the operation in Rafah, he has decided to postpone the operation.

PM's office denies cabinet opposed response to Iran

Ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot reportedly demanded an immediate response to Iran's attack, while others in the War Cabinet opposed it.

Netanyahu:

'We intercepted. We blocked. Together we will win'

Prime Minister posts short message to social media vowing victory after Iran launches hundreds of projectiles at Israel.

Biden:

'I condemn the Iranian attacks in the strongest possible terms'

US President issues statement after speaking to Netanyahu: Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks.

PM Netanyahu: We're prepared for every scenario

'Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively,' PM Netanyahu says.

Member of negotiation team:

'The government is not doing everything to return the hostages'

Anonymous officials from the negotiating team for the release of the hostages claim Netanyahu is thwarting a deal.

PM Netanyahu: Israel is prepared for challenges in other sectors

Israel 'prepared to meet all security needs, both defensively and offensively,' PM Netanyahu says during visit to air base.

Deri's wife:

'Netanyahu is not motivated by political considerations'

Yaffa Deri, wife of Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, denies claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is motivated by political considerations when he mulls a deal for the release of hostages.

Biden:

'I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake'

US President ups his criticism of Netanyahu over the war in Gaza: I don’t agree with his approach.

Netanyahu:

'No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas'

PM meets new IDF recruits, says Israel will destroy the last Hamas battalions in Rafah regardless of any international pressure not to do so.

Ahead of hostage release deal

Likud members demand Netanyahu hold a discussion

Seven members of Knesset from the Likud write letter to Netanyahu in which they demand that he hold a discussion in preparation for a hostage release deal.

'Prime Minister, don't stop'

Sderot Mayor opposes end of military maneuver

Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, criticizes end of the maneuver phase in the Gaza Strip: Have the goals of the war been achieved?

Netanyahu:

'There's a date set for Rafah operation'

PM says victory over Hamas and return of hostages requires a military operation in Rafah amid reports of progress in ceasefire talks.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Only the cabinet has the authority to make decisions in war'

Finance Minister sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to meet with the expanded Security Cabinet to discuss the current situation of the war.

Prime Minister chooses new Military Secretary

BG Roman Gofman appointed Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, IDF announces.

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Poll:

At least 50% of Israelis believe elections should be moved up

Poll indicates that the Israeli public is not satisfied with the conduct of the war and the accusing finger is pointed at the Prime Minister.

UN reveals:

Netanyahu’s list of promises to increase aid to Gaza

Among other areas of humanitarian aid, Israel’s approves the establishment of 20 bakeries in Gaza and the reactivation of the Nahal Oz water line in northern Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'A step away from victory. Israel will not surrender’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting and spoke of the achievements so far in the Gaza War: 'Surrendering to Hamas' demands will allow the terrorist organization to repeat the crimes of October 7th again and again, as they have promised to do.'

Report

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Source says President Biden laid out an ultimatum to Netanyahu in their call on Thursday, telling him that If Israel doesn't change course in Gaza, "we won't be able to support you".

VP Harris:

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Report:

Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands'

US President speaks to PM for 45 minutes, says administration will determine policy on Gaza based on Israel's implementation of America's demands regarding the humanitarian situation.