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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

Proposal at Likud meeting:

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

MK Danny Danon proposes to advance legislation banning demonstrations outside homes of public figures. Netanyahu willing to look into it.

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

Netanyahu to Erdogan:

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu ally: PM isn't going to bring back judicial reform

MK David Bitan blasts fellow Likud lawmaker who crafted judicial reform, says Netanyahu isn't going to put overhaul back on agenda.

Netanyahu ally: PM isn't going to bring back judicial reform

WH's ultimatum to Netanyahu:

Drop bill limiting aid to PA Arabs, score a meeting with Biden

Netanyahu, who has been working hard to score a meeting with the US President, had no choice but to capitulate and shelve the legislation.

Drop bill limiting aid to PA Arabs, score a meeting with Biden

Pride parade organizers ask PM to replace Ben Gvir

The organizers of the Jerusalem pride parade have asked the Prime Minister to handle the security of the parade rather than Itamar Ben Gvir.

Pride parade organizers ask PM to replace Ben Gvir

After state cup win:

Netanyahu hosts Beitar Jerusalem team members

Netanyahu meets team members of Beitar Jerusalem: We are happy for you.

Netanyahu hosts Beitar Jerusalem team members

After Budget Passed:

Netanyahu vows judicial reform will be put back on agenda

Prime Minister says judicial reform will be brought back - but emphasizes he hopes deal can be reached with the Opposition.

Netanyahu vows judicial reform will be put back on agenda

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Dudi Amsalem to be in charge of the Atomic Energy Committee.

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

PM addresses coalition MKs and ministers ahead of whirlwind session to pass the State budget tomorrow.

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

Netanyahu:

'Our enemies should know: We are way ahead of you'

PM visits IDF intelligence base, receives updates on efforts to counter Iran, terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

'Our enemies should know: We are way ahead of you'

Netanyahu, Herzog invited to UAE climate conference in Dubai

UAE Ambassador to Israel delivers letter to Netanyahu and Herzog inviting them to COP28 which will be held in November.

Netanyahu, Herzog invited to UAE climate conference in Dubai

Netanyahu slams 'antisemitic' incitement against haredim on TV

Prime Minister vows government will pass budget by next week's deadline, accuses anti-haredi pundits of 'copying antisemitic propaganda.'

Netanyahu slams 'antisemitic' incitement against haredim on TV

Poll:

Netanyahu again favored to serve as Prime Minister

Following Operation Shield and Arrow, Israelis once again see Netanyahu as the most suitable person to serve as Prime Minister.

Netanyahu again favored to serve as Prime Minister

Netanyahu meets Noa Kirel:

'You definitely don't want to see me dance'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet Israel's Eurovision representative, who came in third.

'You definitely don't want to see me dance'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

National Security Minister responds to Netanyahu who urged the members of the coalition to work together and pass the budget.

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

Netanyahu on Jerusalem Day:

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu at state ceremony for Jerusalem Day: Despite the threats, I directed that the flag march be held along its customary route.

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu:

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

PM Netanyahu publishes greeting ahead of Jerusalem Day: A splendid day on which to celebrate our return to our eternal capital.

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir meet, fail to patch differences

A meeting between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir yesterday failed to resolve their disputes on government conduct.

Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir meet, fail to patch differences

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

PM says Operation Shield and Arrow changed Israel's position with Islamic Jihad the way the May 2021 war changed the equation with Hamas.

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

Israeli prime minister brags of 'perfect' operation in Gaza. 'We eliminated dozens of terrorists, hit missile arsenals, anti-tank units.'

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

Nasrallah:

'Netanyahu trying to escape internal division'

Hezbollah leader claims Netanyahu is trying to escape "the disintegration of his government" by launching Gaza operation.

'Netanyahu trying to escape internal division'

Calm maintained overnight

Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

PMO after security assessment: The campaign will continue as long as necessary. IDF struck targets in Gaza before midnight.

Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

Netanyahu:

'Anyone who tries to harm us, his blood is on his head'

PM visits David's Sling array which shot down a rocket fired at Tel Aviv yesterday, vows to continue to target Islamic Jihad leaders.

'Anyone who tries to harm us, his blood is on his head'

Netanyahu:

'We struck the hardest blow Islamic Jihad has ever received'

PM says assassination of 3 leaders created a 'new equation' with Islamic Jihad.

'We struck the hardest blow Islamic Jihad has ever received'

Netanyahu:

'Any escalation will be met with a crushing response'

PM addresses nation after launch of Operation Shield and Arrow, says Islamic Jihad leaders responsible for rocket fire, terror attacks dead.

'Any escalation will be met with a crushing response'

Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a campaign, don't mess with us

PM addresses Operation Shield and Arrow during security Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a campaign, don't mess with us

Netanyahu on Operation: Whoever hurts us will be hurt in turn

PM says Iran seeking to launch multi-front war against Israel, but Israel is prepared for that kind of conflict.

Netanyahu on Operation: Whoever hurts us will be hurt in turn

Netanyahu welcomes supermarket chain Carrefour to Israel

Opposition quick to remind the Prime Minister that the move was made possible thanks to the work of the previous government.

Netanyahu welcomes supermarket chain Carrefour to Israel

Hamas denies progress in prisoner exchange deal with Israel

Palestinian Arab official denies Netanyahu's remarks on progress in negotiations on a prisoner exchange deal.

Hamas denies progress in prisoner exchange deal with Israel

Report:

Netanyahu trying to defuse coalition crisis with rightist ally

National Security Minister reportedly rejects overtures by Netanyahu, demanding changes before ending boycott of the government.

Netanyahu trying to defuse coalition crisis with rightist ally

Ben-Gvir's demands of Netanyahu

National Security Minister demands to be included in sensitive security briefings to end Otzma Yehudit boycott of Knesset votes.

Ben-Gvir's demands of Netanyahu

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting:

'Since the beginning of the year we stopped over 110 terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his cabinet, which was missing ministers from Otzma Yehudit, who were absent in protest.

'Since the beginning of the year we stopped over 110 terrorists'

In act of protest:

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Source close to National Security Minister say his party will continue its protest against the "lax response in Gaza".

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Senior coalition officials:

'The judicial reform is dead'

Senior officials in the coalition understand that Netanyahu has decided not to promote the judicial reform.

'The judicial reform is dead'

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We have no intention of backing down'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies: If we fail to influence the policies of the current government - we have nothing to do there.

'We have no intention of backing down'

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Shas party demands boycott of Knesset votes until law passes allowing MK Aryeh Deri to become minister.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

PM Netanyahu, Jerusalem Min. Porush, hold reconciliation meeting, discuss implementation of coalition agreement.

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

Gantz blasts government:

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

National Unity chairman criticizes the government's conduct: It's like a kindergarten, Netanyahu is unable to control his people.

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Top US official:

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

Netanyahu:

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

PM demands opposition parties show what judicial reforms they would be in favor of during '40 signatures' debate.

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Court still tells PM he must abide by conflict of interest agreement and attorney general's orders to stay away from judicial reform issue.

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

PM Netanyahu launches plan to provide 940 NIS/ month to parents, increase childcare subsidies, expand number of subsidized daycare centers.

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

Minister May Golan:

'Members of the government leaked info against me'

Minister May Golan claims members of the government torpedoed her appointment as Israel’s Consul General in New York.

'Members of the government leaked info against me'

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Mayors from Judea and Samaria express their support for Netanyahu during meeting with the prime minister.

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Netanyahu appears to oppose 'Override Clause' in CNN interview

Israeli prime minister hints he has qualms with his own government's judicial reform plan, tells CNN he backs 'balanced' overhaul.

Netanyahu appears to oppose 'Override Clause' in CNN interview

Netanyahu:

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

Likud MK:

'We need to reach a compromise, we can't go on like this'

MK David Bitan calls for a compromise on the judicial reform.

'We need to reach a compromise, we can't go on like this'

Poll:

Who should lead the Likud after Netanyahu?

23% of respondents believe that Economy Minister Nir Barkat should head the Likud.

Who should lead the Likud after Netanyahu?

Netanyahu:

'We have a brilliant future ahead of us'

PM Netanyahu on Israel's Independence Day: We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing. We do more with less.

'We have a brilliant future ahead of us'

Netanyahu:

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

During memorial ceremony at Yad LeBanim, PM addresses Mahane Yehuda ramming. 'They think they will uproot us from here.'

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

MK Mansour Abbas:

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Ra'am chairman to i24NEWS: Netanyahu's true face is already exposed.

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Judicial Reform Protests

Netanyahu cancels appearance at US Jewish event in Tel Aviv

Anti-judicial reform protesters hail Netanyahu's cancellation as a victory.

Netanyahu cancels appearance at US Jewish event in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu to CBS:

Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu downplays reports of rift with Biden administration, says majority of Israelis back compromise on judicial reform.

Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu tells ministers not to comment on security measures

Ministers receive updates on plans to escalate security responses following Independence Day.

Netanyahu tells ministers not to comment on security measures

Disappointment for MK May Golan

Prime Minister Netanyahu backs down from the intention to appoint Likud MK as Consul General of Israel in New York.

Disappointment for MK May Golan

National Security Advisor:

'There's no disconnect between Israel and the US'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi: When Biden realizes he won't be criticized for inviting Netanyahu, he will do it.

'There's no disconnect between Israel and the US'

Netanyahu didn't eulogize a famous Israeli poet. This may be why

Culture Min. Zohar promises judicial reform will pass, suggests reason why Netanyahu didn't eulogize passing of poet Yehonatan Geffen.

Netanyahu didn't eulogize a famous Israeli poet. This may be why

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is unfit to serve as Prime Minister'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts the government: We are facing a greater challenge than the Yom Kippur War.

'Netanyahu is unfit to serve as Prime Minister'