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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

White House:

'We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting'

White House Press Secretary won't confirm location of meeting between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to meet later this year.

'We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting'

Netanyahu to NPR:

'I won't remove A-G, but will reappoint Deri as minister'

Prime Minister says a dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara "is not even on the table".

'I won't remove A-G, but will reappoint Deri as minister'

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Court overturning judicial reform? I hope we don't get to that'

Prime Minister speaks to Wolf Blitzer, won't say if he would abide by Supreme Court ruling striking down the reasonableness standard law.

'Court overturning judicial reform? I hope we don't get to that'

Netanyahu to ABC: We have the most activist court in the world

PM defends judicial reforms in interview with US television, calls 'recent bill a 'minor correction.

Netanyahu to ABC: We have the most activist court in the world

'Similar to the KKK'

Fmr. Mossad Chief attacks Netanyahu: 'Friend of racist parties'

Former Mossad Chief Tamir Pardo claimed that the Prime Minister destroyed the Mossad and the IDF.

Fmr. Mossad Chief attacks Netanyahu: 'Friend of racist parties'

Netanyahu's Tisha B'Av message: We can reach agreements

PM says he is working to reach agreements on the judicial reform issue in tweet ahead of Tisha B'Av fast.

Netanyahu's Tisha B'Av message: We can reach agreements

'They speak candidly':

WH press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked whether Biden believes Netanyahu: They had a candid conversation.

WH press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

PM, Finance Minister say economy is strong after US credit agencies express concern

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

PM Netanyahu:

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

'Fulfilling the will of the voters is absolutely not the end of democracy, but the essence of democracy,' PM Netanyahu says.

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Upon return from US:

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

Herzog met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and National Unity leader Benny Gantz.

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Netanyahu:

'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Netanyahu published a video after undergoing a procedure to implant an artificial cardiac pacemaker.

'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Iranian regime:

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman links operation to give PM Netanyahu a pacemaker to controversy over judicial reform.

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Doctors:

'Netanyahu's heart tests have been abnormal for years'

Medical officials report PM's EKG tests have had abnormalities for several years following operation to install pacemaker.

'Netanyahu's heart tests have been abnormal for years'

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Procedure successfully completed, Netanyahu will remain in the cardiology department for observation.

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Turkish President invites Prime Minister to a meeting next week in order to strengthen relations between the countries.

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Former Mossad chief attacks:

'I hope Netanyahu answers in court'

Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo accuses Netanyahu of a coup, calls for him to be prosecuted for this.

'I hope Netanyahu answers in court'

Netanyahu:

'Refusing to serve endangers Israeli security and democracy'

PM Netanyahu addressed the nation about the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

'Refusing to serve endangers Israeli security and democracy'

Complaint filed against individual who threatened to kill PM

'We must stop this incitement to murder,' PM Netanyahu says.

Complaint filed against individual who threatened to kill PM

Religious left-wing activist:

'Netanyahu, I simply hate you'

Left-wing activist Yaya Fink took to social media to deliver an unusually harsh tirade against the Prime Minister.

'Netanyahu, I simply hate you'

After Western Sahara recognition:

King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

King Mohammed VI writes to Netanyahu that "the visit will open up new possibilities for strengthening relations between our countries."

King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Come back to negotiations on the reform'

Gantz call on PM to restart discussions on a compromise regarding the reasonableness doctrine.

'Come back to negotiations on the reform'

Supreme Court to debate petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hear petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu on September 12, seeks clarifications from Attorney General.

Supreme Court to debate petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu

Coalition hails President's 'important speech' to Congress

Netanyahu, Lapid praise President Herzog for his defense of Israeli democracy in Washington today.

Coalition hails President's 'important speech' to Congress

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Report:

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

Sources say Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that there would be no new construction in Judea and Samaria until the end of the year.

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

Barak to Herzog: Tell Biden about the radicals in the government

The former prime minister called on Herzog to talk tell President Biden about, 'repeat offenders serving as ministers.'

Barak to Herzog: Tell Biden about the radicals in the government

Top White House official:

'Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year'

US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.

'Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year'

White House:

'Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about settlement growth'

White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.

'Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about settlement growth'

Finally:

Biden invites Netanyahu for meeting in the US

In phone conversation, US President finally invites Israeli PM to meet him after not inviting him for all of 2023.

Biden invites Netanyahu for meeting in the US

Report:

Biden to call Netanyahu today

Leaders to discuss Israel's judicial reform legislation ahead of Biden's meeting with President Herzog.

Biden to call Netanyahu today

PM Netanyahu:

'Unthinkable' for group in military to threaten elected gov't

PM Netanyahu: 'In a democracy, the military is subject to the government, in a military regime, the government is subject to the army.'

'Unthinkable' for group in military to threaten elected gov't

43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute indicates that only 23% of the respondents took part in protests against the legal reform.

43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform

Olmert to Biden: Take action against Netanyahu's government

Olmert called on the US to downgrade relations with Israel: 'The violent group that supports Netanyahu should know what price it will pay.'

Olmert to Biden: Take action against Netanyahu's government

Netanyahu to Amb. Herzog:

'You should've done more to get me invited to White House'

PM reportedly outraged with Israel's Ambassador in Washington over his perceived lack of action in securing invitation to meet Biden.

'You should've done more to get me invited to White House'

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'More urgent matters to tend to than judicial reform'

Benny Gantz listed several issues that he claims the Prime Minister should be advancing instead of the reform legislation.

'More urgent matters to tend to than judicial reform'

Netanyahu released from hospital, 'his heart is healthy'

PM underwent a series of comprehensive tests that are including an electronic heart examination, which all returned normal.

Netanyahu released from hospital, 'his heart is healthy'

A-G opposes petition to disqualify Netanyahu from being PM

Attorney General Baharav-Miara submits position on petition to Supreme Court seeking to remove PM from office over conflict of interest.

A-G opposes petition to disqualify Netanyahu from being PM

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, cabinet meting pushed off to tomorrow.

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

PM feeling "very good" after being treated for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, receives heartrate monitor implant.

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

McCarthy, Pence send Netanyahu well wishes

House Speaker and Former Vice President wish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a speedy recovery following his hospitalization.

McCarthy, Pence send Netanyahu well wishes

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

PM Netanyahu thanks public for their concern, asks Israelis to 'spend less time in the sun, drink more water.'

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

In northern Israel:

Netanyahu's convoy encounters Arab demonstration

Netanyahu's convoy encounters demonstration near Fureidis, where a local man was murdered. Demonstrators asked to clear the road.

Netanyahu's convoy encounters Arab demonstration

Netanyahu:

'Today antisemitism is anti-Zionism'

PM explains in interview with podcast Lex Fridman why he does not see a difference between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

'Today antisemitism is anti-Zionism'

Netanyahu:

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

PM Netanyahu condemns Sweden's decision to allow burning of Jewish Bibles. 'We must respect the holy books of all religions.'

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

Former Deputy A-G:

'Netanyahu's trial must end with a plea agreement'

Former Deputy Attorney General Raz Nizri says reasonableness doctrine should be reduced, but the proposed legislation is too extreme.

'Netanyahu's trial must end with a plea agreement'

Ahead of US trip:

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss a host of issues, chief among them the Iranian nuclear threat and Iran's activities to destabilize the region.

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog

Netanyahu, Gallant push for evacuation of outposts

Smotrich opposes move to evacuate outposts established following deadly attack near Eli.

Netanyahu, Gallant push for evacuation of outposts

Coalition heads slam 'undemocratic' petition to oust Netanyahu

Supreme Court hears petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu from serving as PM over conflict of interest.

Coalition heads slam 'undemocratic' petition to oust Netanyahu

Zelenskyy:

'I invited Netanyahu to Kyiv, he has yet to accept'

Ukrainian President says his country asked Israel for military aid but has not yet received any.

'I invited Netanyahu to Kyiv, he has yet to accept'

Netanyahu furious at pilots' refusal to serve

New recordings show PM warning refusals to report to duty over judicial reform legislation harm IDF's capabilities, Israel's deterrence.

Netanyahu furious at pilots' refusal to serve

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Netanyahu's allies to Gantz: Join us instead of the extremists

MK Tropper is claiming that senior members of the coalition are exploring the possibility of having his party join the government.

Netanyahu's allies to Gantz: Join us instead of the extremists

Netanyahu to keep Ben-Gvir from dealing with PA

The Prime Minister will not allow Itamar Ben-Gvir to join the discussions on concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu to keep Ben-Gvir from dealing with PA

Netanyahu associates enraged at being labeled 'extremists'

Associates of Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed resentment at President Biden labeling them 'the most extreme Israeli government ever.'

Netanyahu associates enraged at being labeled 'extremists'

Netanyahu to Ben-Gvir:

'Relax, no discussions on concessions to PA today'

Ben-Gvir said he had heard about concessions to the PA. Netanyahu responded that no such moves would be made - 'not today.'

'Relax, no discussions on concessions to PA today'

Netanyahu: Public deserves to know there is 1 law for everyone

PM comments on the cabinet's meeting with A-G Baharav Miara on the issue of whether left-wing protestors are treated better than others.

Netanyahu: Public deserves to know there is 1 law for everyone

Poll:

Netanyahu again the preferred candidate for PM

For the first time in two months, Netanyahu has passed Gantz on the question of "who is best suited for the position of Prime Minister?"

Netanyahu again the preferred candidate for PM