Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu to Likud ministers:

'This is the time to calm the spirits, not inflame them'

Prime Minister opposes the statement of Minister Shlomo Karhi, who called on those threatening to refuse orders to "go to hell".

Report:

Netanyahu to arrive at airport by helicopter to avoid protestors

'Day of Disruption' on Thursday to include Israel's national airport as PM leaves for Italy.

PM holds off on deciding

Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand resolution to Evyatar saga

Netanyahu holds discussion on the question of Evyatar. Defense Minister and Chief of Staff oppose implementation of agreement at this time.

Netanyahu: IDF refusals threaten foundation of our existence

PM slams soldiers who refuse to report for duty at reading of Book of Esther at Border Police base.

Lapid:

'Stop the legislation now, and we'll go to the President'

Opposition leader urges the government to stop the legislative process of the judicial reform in favor of negotiations.

Netanyahu to IAEA Director:

'Are we permitted to defend ourselves?'

PM responds to IAEA director Rafael Grossi's claim an attack on Iran's nuclear program would violate international law.

Netanyahu responds to Nides

'Foreign diplomats also make mistakes'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relates to Smotrich’s clarification of comments on Huwara: Important to tone down the rhetoric.

Op-ed: From Jabotinsky through to Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu shares the same hatred bestowed on Menachem Begin. Op-ed.

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu will tear the Likud apart'

Former Justice Minister: We are expecting a pause in the legislation in order to promote dialogue, but the government is not slowing down.

Op-ed:

If not Bibi…Who?

Somebody has to even the score against his haughty overly righteous detractors. I’ll serve as the sacrifice. Op-ed.

Shooting victims' sister begs PM: Give us back our security

16-year-old Rachel Yaniv, the younger sister of Hillel and Yagel, describes terrible security situation of residents as PM pays shiva call.

Report:

Netanyahu almost suspended judicial reform legislation

PM reportedly was going to agree to freeze bills for up to ten days yesterday, relented when Justice Minister Levin threatened to resign.

Netanyahu: We won't accept riots in Huwara or in Tel Aviv

PM responds to violence at protests today, says opponents of the 2005 Disengagement did not cross the 'red lines' today's protestors did.

Step towards negotiations?

Netanyahu to deliver statement on judicial reforms this evening

President Herzog calls again for talks for a broad consensus on judicial reforms, says now could be a 'defining constitutional moment.'

Ben-Gvir excluded from meeting on security situation

National Security Minister promised by PM Netanyahu he will be invited to future meetings after not being invited to Sunday's meeting.

Netanyahu:

'We established a strong right-wing govt. which will last'

Likud official dismisses concerns of state of coalition following several resignations, disputes over coalition agreement promises.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

PM at opposition-called '40 signatures debate' in the Knesset: There is one way to lower the flames, to start talking.

PM calls for restraint as Jews, Arabs clash at site of attack

Israeli protesters set fires in Arab village where two Jews were murdered, as PM calls on citizens not to take the law into their own hands.

Ben-Gvir:

'Netanyahu trying to bury death penalty for terrorists bill'

Likud seeks to remove death penalty bill from Ministerial Committee for Legislation agenda ahead of Ramadan.

Oman opens airpsace to Israel:

Netanyahu: Israel is now main transit point between Asia and EU

PM: 'This is a day of great news for Israeli aviation, the skies are no longer the limit.'

Netanyahu commends IDF:

'Whoever tries to harm us will bear the responsibility'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the IDF operation in Shechem and airstrikes in Gaza.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tom Cotton, Congressional delegations

PM holds series of diplomatic meetings, including with bipartisan Congressional delegation and Democratic Congressional delegation.

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

Netanyahu:

'I'll do everything in my power to stop Iran from getting nukes'

PM says stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons in interests of the entire world, not just Israel.

Report:

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

A-G reportedly forced to request 5th delay in submitting State's response to appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister.

Netanyahu: It's time to talk

Lapid accuses PM of lying after Netanyahu issues public call for negotiations on judicial reforms, demands legislation be halted.

Report:

Netanyahu pressing security chiefs to rein in Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

'Netanyahu is helpless in the face of Ben-Gvir's and Smotrich's demands.'

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

Netanyahu: Protest leaders speak of values but trample democracy

PM condemns protestors who blocked MKs from leaving their homes, including MK with child with special needs.

Judicial Reform:

Netanyahu tells foreign powers to 'respect our democracy'

After US Ambassador Nides urges Israel to 'pump the brakes' on judicial reform, Netanyahu rejects foreign intervention in Israeli affairs.

Netanyahu: Israel approaching 'quantum leap' with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister lays out vision of train system linking Israel to Saudi Arabia via Jordan.

Report:

Israel agrees to freeze settlement construction

Netanyahu government and Palestinian Authority reportedly reached deal, under heavy US pressure, to freeze 'unilateral' steps for months.

Ben-Gvir to lead anti-incitement task force

PM Netanyahu announces National Security Minister to head team to combat the incitement which led to recent terrorist murders.

Blinken to Netanyahu:

'Urgent need to take steps to restore calm'

US Secretary of State reiterates support for two-state solution in conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Report:

Netanyahu quietly negotiating plea bargain

Sources claim talks aimed at reaching deal on judicial reform compromise have also led to rebooting of plea bargain negotiations.

A-G permits Karhi to talk to Netanyahu about his ministry

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara authorizes Communications Minister to speak with PM on media reforms.

Netanyahu pressures Ben-Gvir to stop Jerusalem operation

PM sends his military secretary to tell National Security Minister to stop counter-terror op after warning from security officials.

PM to give 1st address to US Jewish leadership since re-election

PM Netanyahu to give first address in English since November elections at Conference of Presidents Leadership Mission on Sunday.

Over judicial reform:

Report: Justice Minister threatens to bring down govt.

Likud party denies reports of serious tensions between Netanyahu, Minister Yariv Levin.

Despite PM's orders:

Security forces resume demolishing Jewish grove

Netanyahu orders demolition of Shilo olive grove halted after violence. Despite this, demolition resumes Wednesday evening.

PM Netanyahu pays condolence visit to Paley family after ramming

PM and his wife visit family which lost 8 and 6-year-old children in ramming attack last week. PM asks to put their picture in his office.

Report:

A-G bars Netanyahu from speaking on President's proposal

Netanyahu's attorneys ask Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to allow PM to publicly speak of President Herzog's mediation offer.

Netanyahu to opposition:

'Stop deliberately plunging country into anarchy'

PM calls on opposition leaders to 'come to their senses' after 60,000 demonstrate against judicial reforms outside the Knesset.

Netanyahu orders demolition of Ramot terrorist's home

Prime Minister Netanyahu calls for arrest of any abettors to Ramot terrorist, immediate sealing and demolition of his home.

Netanyahu: Deri's Western Wall bill not on agenda

PM, Justice Minister say Shas bill barring feminist displays at the Western Wall will not be brought up for discussion or vote next week.

Justice Minister's ultimatum to Netanyahu on judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatens to resign if PM shelves or significantly alters content of judicial reforms.

Commander of Israeli mission:

'Making every effort to save lives'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Speaks with Col. (Res.) Golan Vach, Commander of the Israeli Rescue Mission in Turkey

Report:

Netanyahu agrees to 'pause' settlement construction

Netanyahu reportedly accepts Biden administration request to 'pause' demolition of illegal Arab homes and Judea and Samaria construction.

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

MK Dudi Amsalem may join the government soon after his well-publicized disagreement with the PM.

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

PM intervenes to delay demolition of building housing 100 people this week after Ben-Gvir orders it demolished.

Op-ed:

The Israeli left’s violent rhetoric and phony ‘apologies’

It’s hard to believe that the anti-government propagandists could sink any lower, but they managed this week to outdo themselves.Op-ed.

Former French MP Meyer Habib:

'I've not been offered to be an ambassador'

Former French parliamentarian responds to reports that Netanyahu is considering appointing him as Israel’s next Ambassador to France.

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu let the extremists advance - and look what happened'

National Unity chairman willing to hold talks on Minister Yariv Levin's judicial reform.

Putin warns Netanyahu: You will turn into a 'legitimate target'

Russia issues a stern warning to Israel's new government, which is reportedly considering supplying Ukraine with military aid.

Netanyahu:

'I expect action against those who threaten with murder'

PM responds to IAF pilot's incitement against him: It seemed that all borders were crossed, but it turns out they were not.

Report:

Netanyahu considering appointing Meyer Habib as Ambassador

Habib, who is considered close to Netanyahu, served as a French MP in the past but his re-election was invalidated.

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened'

Netanyahu and French President meet for about three hours. PM calls for IRGC to be added to EU's terror blacklist.

Netanyahu rejects A-G's barring him from judicial reform

PM tells Supreme Court AG's order that he not involve himself in efforts to pass judicial reform due to his trial 'unacceptable.'

Netanyahu:

After years of covert meetings, we opened Chad embassy in Israel

PM departs for Paris to discuss joint efforts to combat Iran, meet with Jewish community representatives.