Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu knew of meeting with Libyan minister in advance

Prime Minister Netanyahu knew of the meeting that caused an uproar in the Libyan government before it happened.

Defense Minister to meet US officials against Netanyahu's wishes

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with a series of American officials against the wishes of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Nasrallah warns Netanyahu:

'There will be a response to any assassination in Lebanon'

Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu’s threats against the deputy leader of Hamas' political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri.

Netanyahu speaks to Swedish MPs on moving embassy to Jerusalem

PM meets delegation of Swedish MPs, discusses strengthening cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, and the vehicle industry.

Netanyahu threatens Hamas leader who is blamed for attacks

PM says at Cabinet meeting: 'Whoever tries to harm us, finances, organizes or sends terrorism against Israel - will pay the full price.'

Netanyahu clarifies:

'Israel allows freedom of movement, terrorists take advantage'

Netanyahu’s office issues English statement clarifying Ben Gvir’s comments which resulted in condemnation from the United States.

Report:

Netanyahu will be invited to DC for a meeting in September

The meeting will probably take place during the third week of September.

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Rabbi Slomo Koves meets PM Netanyahu ahead of possible relocation of the Hungarian embassy to Jerusalem.

Netanyahu congratulates Indian PM for 'historic' moon landing

Israeli PM calls Indian counterpart Narendra Modi following India's landing a spacecraft on the moon's south pole.

Netanyahu fumes at Cabinet members: Stop leaking information

PM Netanyahu demands Cabinet members stop leaking information from the meetings: 'This can't happen anymore.'

Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Adams meet, taste Israeli cultured meat

PM calls Mayor Adams a 'great friend of Israel' as the two leaders experience the innovations in the Israeli foodtech industry.

MK Liberman to INN: It's clear the terror is coming from Gaza

'Abbas does not control either Ramallah nor the street he lives on. Hamas has already deeply penetrated the Fatah movement,' he maintains.

During visit to Israel:

New York Mayor to meet protest leaders

Mayor Eric Adams will continue his trip in Israel on Tuesday. In the evening, the mayor will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu at scene of attack:

'In the midst of terror offensive encouraged and funded by Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a press conference at the site where Batsheva Nigri was murdered.

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

Huwara attack:

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting: Terrorist will meet his end soon

Netanyahu opened the cabinet meeting by referring to the attack in Huwara and promised that the IDF would take care of the terrorist.

Likud MK on unity government: 'The right way forward'

MK Moshe Saada of the Likud said that he supports additional parties joining the coalition: 'Those who wish to join are welcome.'

Former Netanyahu advisor:

'Israel cannot afford one more day of this narrow government'

Klugeft called on Lapid and Gantz to: 'stand up and announce that they are ready to enter a national emergency government.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Ties with Georgia are getting stronger'

Netanyahu met with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili to discuss strengthing the partnership between the nations.

'A celebratory day for Israel'

New Tel Aviv light rail inaugurated

Netanyahu at inaugural ceremony: 'This line will serve everyone — those who support us and those who oppose us.'

Ex-IDF millitary intel chief:

'Netanyahu a threat to Israel's security'

Former IDF intelligence chief Lt.-Gen. Amos Malka attacks PM in TV interview.

Senior minister to INN:

'The Draft Law could bring down the government'

Senior minister expresses concerns over haredi parties' reluctance to compromise on the Draft Law.

Netanyahu and Gallant back Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

A joint statement by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister dismisses the recent criticism of Israel's Chief of Staff.

Netanyahu:

'Warnings about IDF are meant to overthrow the government'

The Prime Minister was reported to have said that warnings about the IDF's operational competence are not truly connected to the reform.

Report:

Netanyahu considered announcing legislation only by consent

Levin reportedly opposed such an announcement on the grounds that talk of consensus only alienates the opposition.

Netanyahu:

'I work with IDF Chief of Staff, we face great challenges'

PM defends Chief of Staff after son Yair reposts message saying Halevi will be remembered as the 'most failed' IDF chief.

Netanyahu:

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

PM reacts to Fitch's affirmation of Israel's A+ credit rating. 'Our enemies shouldn't make a mistake - we remain strong.'

Netanyahu pushes for concessions in haredi draft law

The Prime Minister asked haredi party leaders to drop controversial parts of the haredi draft law.

Senior defense officials:

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with senior figures in Israel's security services to discuss the IDF's operational readiness.

Due to protests?

Netanyahu couple cancel vacation plans in northern Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife have cancelled vacation plans in northern Israel following a complaint about protesters.

Protester's hand broken after he approaches Netanyahu's convoy

A protester approached the Prime Minister's motorcade at the Likud center in Tel Aviv and was pushed by a security guard.

Report:

Netanyahu to be invited to White House next month

US officials say President Biden will not meet with Israeli PM at sidelines of UN General Assembly to avoid damaging US-Israel ties.

Netanyahu tells ministers:

'Focus on legislation to help Israelis, not judicial reform'

PM tells Cabibet to bring plans to provide economic, social benefits to the public, shelve judicial reform legislation for rest of the year.

Residents of vacation town concerned over Netanyahu's vacation

Residents of Ramot express concern that PM Netanyahu's vacation in their town may lead to harm for agriculture, tourism, businesses.

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

Report:

Lapid working to thwart agreement with Saudi Arabia

Lapid meets Democratic members of Congress visiting Israel. tells them the agreement endangers the security of Israel and the region.

Lapid:

'There will be no emergency government with Netanyahu'

Opposition leader on protests within the army against the judicial reform: It's hard not to understand them.

Hotel owner threatens to sue anti-reform spammers

The hotel where the Netanyahu couple are vacationing has threatened legal action against protesters giving it low reviews.

US pushes back on Netanyahu's claim of White House visit

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: We still anticipate Biden-Netanyahu meeting and it will be somewhere in the US.

Netanyahu in Golan:

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

Will an honest person please stand up?

True then, true today, and throughout Psalms, David keeps asking why, in astonishment, the wicked continue to flourish. And they do. Op-ed.

Likud party demands PM advance original reform legislation

Elements of the Likud party are calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance the original judicial reform legislation.

Likud:

Police complaint against attorney who called PM 'Iranian spy'

Ruling party accuses former Supreme Court candidate of incitement, demands action from law enforcement.

Former Supreme Court candidate:

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Attorney Ofer Bartel causes outrage with stunning claim on Israeli television.

Netanyahu to haredim:

'Override clause for conscription law only if court intervenes'

Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested to haredi MKs that they advance the conscription law in the winter session as they requested.

PM to Democratic lawmakers:

'We'll do what we have to regardless of Iran agreements'

PM meets AIPAC delegation of Democratic Congressmen, says Israel will do what it must to defend itself from Iran's genocidal ambitions.

Netanyahu:

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

PM tells Bloomberg he is confident in peace talks with Saudi Arabia, Palestinian issue has little relevance to the talks.

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu & Sara'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara go on vacation - and anti-government protesters announce intention to join them.

Netanyahu:

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.

Minister Dichter admits:

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

PM's attorney:

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Supreme Court holds hearing on petition

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Movement reached out to Prime Minister due to reports of a potential agreement with Saudis that would involve a delay of sovereignty.

Likud officials:

'The protests caused more damages than the BDS movement'

Likud officials respond to criticism that Netanyahu only gives interviews to international media outlets.

Netanyahu to NBC News:

'I hope Supreme Court doesn't strike down Basic Law amendments'

In an interview with NBC News, PM Benjamin Netanyahu discusses warnings of civil war, Supreme Court activism, and the threats by reservists.

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Anti-reform protests are meant to undemine elected government'

The Israeli Prime Minister told Mark Levin that the opposition is being 'held hostage by an extreme minority.'

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

MK Ram Ben Barak on reasonableness cause: Anyone who cancels the reasonableness cause is someone who plans to do unreasonable things.

Netanyahu:

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

PM says govt. making efforts to reach agreements with opposition on judicial reform, expresses optimism on prospect of Saudi normalization.

Lapid:

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

Opposition chairman claims that the intervention of the two ministers prevented a compromise that had already been reached.