Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'Hezbollah should learn no terrorist is immune'

PM says at Cabinet meeting that war against Hamas in Gaza must continue until 'total victory' is achieved.

Netanyahu:

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

Gantz against Netanyahu:

'He must choose between unity and security - and politics'

Minister Benny Gantz says Netanyahu is responsible for the incident in the Cabinet, in which ministers confronted Chief of Staff.

Senator Graham to Netanyahu: The US has Israel's back

PM meets US Senator Lindsey Graham, says Israel will 'apply maximum power with maximum precision everywhere that's needed.'

Report:

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Netanyahu and his associates offered several MKs – including Danny Danon, Gila Gamliel and Boaz Bismuth – diplomatic positions abroad.

PM to hostages' families:

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Biden pressured Netanyahu to focus on targeted operations, reduce widescale airstrikes, New York Times report says.

Netanyahu to South Africa:

Where were you when millions were killed in Syria and elsewhere?

PM responds to South Africa's demand ICJ investigate Israel for 'genocide,' says Israel's war 'without peer' in justice and morality.

PM Netanyahu:

The war is at its peak - and will last many more months

'We will continue to fight until we have eliminated Hamas and freed all our hostages,' PM Netanyahu promises.

Difficult conversation

Report: Biden told Netanyahu to solve PA taxes issue

Sources tell Axios Biden held a difficult conversation with Netanyahu over Israel's decision to withhold some of PA's tax revenue.

Following criticism:

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war'

The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.

PM to hostages' families:

'We are holding negotiations even at this very moment'

PM Netanyahu met with families of hostages and listened to their questions and concerns.

During call with Netanyahu:

Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.

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Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit the wounded

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit wounded IDF soldiers and Border Police officers at Hadassah-Mt. Scopus Hospital.

Netanyahu:

'We say to Hamas terrorists: We see you and we will reach you'

IDF visits IDF Intelligence Unit 9900 to observe how intelligence gathering aids in the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

Lapid responds to Arutz Sheva:

'I do not trust the government or its leader'

During press conference, opposition leader responds to question from Arutz Sheva, says he does not trust the government

Netanyahu presents Israel's 3 conditions for day after war

PM writes in Wall Street Journal that Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza demilitarized, and the Palestinian Arabs deradicalized for peace.

Netanyahu: I asked Xi Jinping to help recover hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu:

'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers in Gaza today, who urged him to have the war continue until a decisive victory.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'War will continue until Hamas is finished, not before'

PM meets soldiers serving in the field in northern Gaza amid war with Hamas terrorist organization.

Netanyahu visits Gaza:

'It will be a long battle, not close to the end'

PM tells Likud reports Israel winding down war against Hamas are wrong.

'We are too nice':

Dispute at cabinet meeting over humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cabinet meeting, several ministers angry with PM for continued humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu: "This gives time for war."

Netanyahu:

'We will do everything to safeguard the lives of our soldiers'

The Prime Minister responded to criticism by members of his cabinet following a weekend with a high death toll.

Right-wing journalist:

'Netanyahu won’t be able to continue after the war'

Right wing journalist criticized government policy and commented on his son: ‘sorry that he is suffering because of me’

Economy Minister: 'We are too benevolent, too considerate'

Minister Nir Barkat criticizes the government for insufficient fire support for the IDF troops in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'US is not dictating how Israel should prosecute the war'

PM says Israel's operational decisions are based on its own considerations as a sovereign nation, not external pressure.

White House:

'Biden and Netanyahu discussed importance of releasing hostages'

White House after Biden and Netanyahu conversation: They discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to include its objectives and phasing.

Report:

Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans

Washington Post reports that Netanyahu asked Biden, Sunak and Macron to pressure Egypt to open its borders to Gazans, but was rejected.

Netanyahu:

'There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed'

Netanyahu meets representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum, says Israel won't end the war until all its goals are reached.

Moshe Feiglin leaves Likud:

'Netanyahu brought a strategic disaster'

In scathing letter sent to Likud CEO, Moshe Feiglin accuses Netanyahu of "bringing strategic disaster onto the State of Israel."

Netanyahu answers Hamas:

'We won't stop the war, surrender or die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not stop fighting until Israel has reached its goals.

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Hamas terrorists have two choices: surrender or die'

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that Israel will continue the war until Hamas is eliminated and all of the hostages are released.

Netanyahu meets families of hostages

Netanyahu: "I just now sent the head of the Mossad to Europe to advance the process."

Netanyahu meets wounded soldiers, civilians

PM meets civilians wounded on October 7, soldiers wounded in Gaza at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center's special rehabilitation center.

Journalist:

Ben-Gvir: Persona non grata 'normalized' even in Jewish Home

Journalist explains what prompted PM Benjamin Netanyahu to include Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the government and “normalize” him.

Liberman: Netanyahu has implemented Oslo more than anyone

Avigfdor Liberman denounces Netanyahu's pledges 'not to return to Oslo' as political posturing.

Netanyahu to US Def. Sec.

'We're fighting a war of civilization against barbarism'

PM says Israel's war against Hamas is also America's war because the US leads the forces of civilization.

Journalist on criticizing Netanyahu: 'Better late than never'

On criticism of Netanyahu for supporting Oslo, journalist Amit Segal says, 'Shame no one accused Peres in real time and it took 30 years.'

Netanyahu to families of fallen: 'We will fight to the end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu read a letter from the families of fallen soldiers to the Cabinet and promised to continue the war.

Netanyahu:

Gaza will be demilitarized, under Israel’s security control

Netanyahu: 'We're fighting a war for our existence, we're committed to victory.'

Gantz:

'We will have full security control in the Gaza Strip'

Minister Benny Gantz holds press conference and comments on how, in his eyes, the future in the Gaza Strip should look.

Netanyahu to Red Cross:

'You have every right and expectation to pressure Hamas'

President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu meeet with Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric, demand she work to free the hostages.

'Feels like Russian roulette':

Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu

Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters criticizes Netanyahu for not approving Mossad chief's trip to Qatar.

PM Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ:

'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'

During a visit to Shin Bet HQ, PM Netanyahu said that Israel will need to deal with Iran and prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.

Netanyahu to IDF soldiers:

'Let there be no doubt - we will fight until Hamas is destroyed'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Unit 504 interrogations facility and the 460th Brigade complex in southern Israel.

Likud officials call for Netanyahu to reduce rhetoric

Members of Netanyahu's party say that campaign-style political declarations need to be avoided while the war is underway.

Netanyahu:

'Police contribution in stopping Hamas invasion was decisive'

Prime Minister and Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman attend candle lighting with the men and women of the Israel Police.

Netanyahu:

'I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo'

Netanyahu acknowledges there is disagreement with the US about how Gaza will be run after the war.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with IDF soldiers

PM Netanyahu visits Shaldag Unit, Unit 669, at Palmahim Air Force Base. 'Entire world is watching this war, wanting to know who will win.'

Biden: Netanyahu must change his government

US President Joe Biden called for changes to Prime Minister Netanyahu's Cabinet and a Palestinian state at a fundraiser today.

Netanyahu:

'The number of Oslo victims is the same as Oct. 7'

Netanyahu: The difference between Hamas and the PA is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now and the PA wants to do it in stages.

Netanyahu:

'First we'll win in the south, then we'll deal with the north'

PM tells Knesset committee the difference between Hamas and the PA is Hamas wants to destroy Israel now, the PA wants to do it in stages.

'A hero of Israel':

Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of fallen commander

Netanyahu tells: We mourn together with your wonderful family over the sacrifice and heroism of Asaf.

Netanyahu to Hamas terrorists:

'It's over, don't die for Sinwar. Surrender now'

The Prime Minister said that the war would take more time 'but this is the beginning of the end of Hamas.'

Netanyahu asks Putin to pressure Red Cross to visit hostages

Israeli PM criticizes Russia's support for Hamas in conversation with President Putin.

Netanyahu to US:

'You can't support end of Hamas and call on us to end the war'

PM says during Cabinet meeting that the war with Hamas will continue until 'Gaza is never again a threat to Israel.'

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.