Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

PM Netanyahu says 'victory is at hand,' adds that without Rafah operation, 'Hamas will reconstitute itself with these four battalions, reconquer Gaza.'

Netanyahu:

'We killed Hamas' number 4'

PM says Israel on path to 'absolute victory' in war against Hamas.

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Sanders:

'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Speaking with CBS News, Senator Bernie Sanders drew a comparison between the bloodthirsty terror group and the Israeli leader: 'Hamas cannot run Gaza and Netanyahu cannot run Israel.'

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.

Biden:

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

Meron Disaster:

Justice has come to light, better late than never

'This disaster occurred because of the 'careless' and 'trust me' attitude that exists in Israel,' says brother of Meron disaster victim.

Meron Disaster:

Committee finds Netanyahu personally responsible

Three years after the tragedy, the committee for investigating the Meron disaster has published findings declaring several officials personally responsible for the tragedy.

Netanyahu decides:

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

Right wing media personality sings “Bibi’s alive”

After receiving reports on the health of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yinon Magal sang during a radio broadcast: "Bibi is alive, tough luck for all the leftists who hate him."

Amid reports about his health:

Netanyahu examined by his personal physician

The Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu is in good condition, denies reports that he is suffering from a serious case of the flu.

Bibi’s bold realistic plan for 'the Day After Hamas'

Gazans appear ready to rebuke the terrorists and work with Israel to create a new governing body. The proposal envisages a decent Gaza run by decent Gazans. Op-ed.

Former Prime Minister:

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Not coordinated with PM

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".

President of Colombia:

‘Netanyahu murdered 100 Palestinians – a Holocaust’

President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, postponed purchase of arms from Israel, following the death of dozens of Gazans when trying to plunder humanitarian aid trucks.

Netanyahu:

'Victory requires eliminating all Hamas battalions'

PM addresses media following deadly shooting near Eli, says Israel has not received answers on which hostages would be released in a potential deal.

PM responds to Biden:

'My efforts to curb pressure to end war are working'

Netanyahu responds to US President's claims in interview that right-wing makeup of Israel's government is eroding international support for the Jewish state.

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Opposition leader Lapid rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he went to vote together with his wife Sara, "They believe that there is no problem holding elections even in these times."

Report:

Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

TV report says Prime Minister scolded the head of the Mossad and the negotiating team that had returned from Paris: That's not how you conduct negotiations, you have to be tough.

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf to PM:

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf asks PM Netanyahu why the National Security Council (NSC) objects to any proposal to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and demanded that the PM intervene.

PM to CBS News:

'Entering Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah. We will win this war and we will not stop until we achieve victory.'

Ehud Barak:

'When the State is shut down, Netanyahu will resign'

Former PM calls on 30,000 Israelis to encamp outside Knesset for 3 weeks to pressure PM Netanyahu to step down.

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu says Cabinet will meet to approve plans for Rafah operation, evacuation of Gaza civilians.

PA, Hamas:

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Agriculture Minister Dichter visit the Beresheet fruit company at Merom Golan.

Netanyahu presents:

The plan for 'the day after Hamas'

Prime Minister Netanyahu brings before the Cabinet his proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which includes the shutting down of UNRWA and a complete demilitarization of Gaza.

99 votes in favor:

Knesset overwhelmingly rejects imposing PA state

Majority of opposition MKs join coalition in supporting govt. statement rejecting foreign attempts to declare a Palestinian state while the war continues.

Netanyahu’s Ben Gurion moment

Netanyahu now faces an iconic moment of his own, just like Ben Gurion’s. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'No pressure can stop us from achieving our goals'

PM visits IDF Artillery Corps’ elite Sky Riders Unit at Zikim Base, vows to resist international pressure to end the war and leave Hamas in power.

Netanyahu:

'Broad consensus against forced Palestinian state'

Prime Minister Netanyahu: In recent days we have witnessed international pressure to unilaterally force upon us of a Palestinian state that would endanger the existence of the State of Israel.

Jordanian FM:

'Netanyahu determined to continue more killing'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blames Netanyahu for hostage release deal not having been agreed upon yet.

Netanyahu:

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations: I hope we can achieve a deal soon, but deal or no deal, we have to finish the job.

Ramadan amid war:

Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount

The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.

PM seeks govt. declaration against Palestinian state

In response to foreign pressure to force a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7, Netanyahu says at Cabinet meeting he seeks a government declaration opposing such a move.

PM reportedly considering:

Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition?

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree with US recognition of a Palestinian state in exchange for breakthroughs in negotiations with Saudi Arabia.

Netanyahu:

Hamas' demands outrageous & mean defeat for Israel

'Whoever wants to prevent us from operating in Rafah is essentially telling us to lose the war,' PM Netanyahu warns.

Biden:

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

US President says he hopes Israel will not launch a land invasion of Rafah before a hostage release deal is reached.

Palestinian Authority:

Netanyahu is using negotiations for political gain

The Palestinian Authority claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu is uninterested in negotiations for a Palestinian state and suggested them only for personal political game.

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.

Netanyahu in message to US:

'We reject international dictates'

After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

For the second time this week:

Netanyahu and Biden speak

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden speak for about 40 minutes, discuss hostage release deal and the war in Gaza.

During meeting with CIA chief

PM demands to know if hostages received medications

A diplomatic source clarified that 'the Prime Minister's 'maximum pressure' policy is the only way to cause the Hamas terror organization to back down from its insane demands and to free the hostages.'

National Unity MK:

'Netanyahu has exhausted the unity government'

MK Matan Kahana believe that the Prime Minister's behavior will drive members of his party to abandon the emergency government.

Netanyahu decides:

Israeli delegation won't return to Cairo

PMO says Israel won't submit to 'delusional' demands of Hamas in hostage talks, Hamas positions must change for progress to be made.

Netanyahu to soldiers:

'1 of the most successful rescue operations ever'

PM meets soldiers who freed Fernando Marman and Louis Har from Rafah in Gaza, calls hostage-rescue mission ' a successful operation, a perfect operation.'

Report:

Biden's expletive-laden rants against Netanyahu

Five sources have reported that the US President has vented his frustration with the Israeli Prime Minister's refusal to comply.

US official:

'Framework in place for hostage deal, gaps remain'

Following Biden-Netanyahu conversation, senior administration official says Biden is determined to bring about a hostage release deal.

Poll:

Public believes Gantz is most suitable to be PM

51% say that the elections should be moved forward, 39% say that there is no need to do so and 10% replied "I don't know". Among votes of the pro-Netanyahu bloc, only 20% said that it was necessary.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

The Prime Minister and President spoke for 45 minutes and discussed hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid, and Israel's expected operation in Rafah.

PM Netanyahu:

'Israel must control the area west of the Jordan'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed on the war in Gaza and said that victory was at arm's reach. 'It will take more time, that was said correctly, but it won't take years, in contrast to what they say.'

Netanyahu to ABC News:

'Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah'

PM says in interview with George Stephanopoulos that 'victory is within reach' as Israel prepares to engage Hamas battalions in Rafah while attempting to limit civilian casualties.

Goldknopf criticizes PM:

'Statement on Shabbat was out of place'

Construction and Housing Minister criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who responded during Shabbat to Moody's decision to downgrade Israel’s credit rating.

PM Netanyahu:

'US sanctions severe and inappropriate'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the humanitarian aid to Gaza and said that up to 60% of the humanitarian aid that enters Gaza is taken by Hamas.

PM agreed to ceasefire without informing Cabinet

Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the Mossad to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza before informing the War Cabinet about the deal.

Netanyahu to bereaved families:

'We are on the way to the total victory'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum.