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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

During visit to Israel:

New York Mayor to meet protest leaders

Mayor Eric Adams will continue his trip in Israel on Tuesday. In the evening, the mayor will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

New York Mayor to meet protest leaders

Netanyahu at scene of attack:

'In the midst of terror offensive encouraged and funded by Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a press conference at the site where Batsheva Nigri was murdered.

'In the midst of terror offensive encouraged and funded by Iran'

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Huwara attack:

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting: Terrorist will meet his end soon

Netanyahu opened the cabinet meeting by referring to the attack in Huwara and promised that the IDF would take care of the terrorist.

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting: Terrorist will meet his end soon

Likud MK on unity government: 'The right way forward'

MK Moshe Saada of the Likud said that he supports additional parties joining the coalition: 'Those who wish to join are welcome.'

Likud MK on unity government: 'The right way forward'

Former Netanyahu advisor:

'Israel cannot afford one more day of this narrow government'

Klugeft called on Lapid and Gantz to: 'stand up and announce that they are ready to enter a national emergency government.'

'Israel cannot afford one more day of this narrow government'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Ties with Georgia are getting stronger'

Netanyahu met with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili to discuss strengthing the partnership between the nations.

'Ties with Georgia are getting stronger'

'A celebratory day for Israel'

New Tel Aviv light rail inaugurated

Netanyahu at inaugural ceremony: 'This line will serve everyone — those who support us and those who oppose us.'

New Tel Aviv light rail inaugurated

Ex-IDF millitary intel chief:

'Netanyahu a threat to Israel's security'

Former IDF intelligence chief Lt.-Gen. Amos Malka attacks PM in TV interview.

'Netanyahu a threat to Israel's security'

Senior minister to INN:

'The Draft Law could bring down the government'

Senior minister expresses concerns over haredi parties' reluctance to compromise on the Draft Law.

'The Draft Law could bring down the government'

Netanyahu and Gallant back Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

A joint statement by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister dismisses the recent criticism of Israel's Chief of Staff.

Netanyahu and Gallant back Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

Netanyahu:

'Warnings about IDF are meant to overthrow the government'

The Prime Minister was reported to have said that warnings about the IDF's operational competence are not truly connected to the reform.

'Warnings about IDF are meant to overthrow the government'

Report:

Netanyahu considered announcing legislation only by consent

Levin reportedly opposed such an announcement on the grounds that talk of consensus only alienates the opposition.

Netanyahu considered announcing legislation only by consent

Netanyahu:

'I work with IDF Chief of Staff, we face great challenges'

PM defends Chief of Staff after son Yair reposts message saying Halevi will be remembered as the 'most failed' IDF chief.

'I work with IDF Chief of Staff, we face great challenges'

Netanyahu:

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

PM reacts to Fitch's affirmation of Israel's A+ credit rating. 'Our enemies shouldn't make a mistake - we remain strong.'

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

Netanyahu pushes for concessions in haredi draft law

The Prime Minister asked haredi party leaders to drop controversial parts of the haredi draft law.

Netanyahu pushes for concessions in haredi draft law

Senior defense officials:

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with senior figures in Israel's security services to discuss the IDF's operational readiness.

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Due to protests?

Netanyahu couple cancel vacation plans in northern Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife have cancelled vacation plans in northern Israel following a complaint about protesters.

Netanyahu couple cancel vacation plans in northern Israel

Protester's hand broken after he approaches Netanyahu's convoy

A protester approached the Prime Minister's motorcade at the Likud center in Tel Aviv and was pushed by a security guard.

Protester's hand broken after he approaches Netanyahu's convoy

Report:

Netanyahu to be invited to White House next month

US officials say President Biden will not meet with Israeli PM at sidelines of UN General Assembly to avoid damaging US-Israel ties.

Netanyahu to be invited to White House next month

Netanyahu tells ministers:

'Focus on legislation to help Israelis, not judicial reform'

PM tells Cabibet to bring plans to provide economic, social benefits to the public, shelve judicial reform legislation for rest of the year.

'Focus on legislation to help Israelis, not judicial reform'

Residents of vacation town concerned over Netanyahu's vacation

Residents of Ramot express concern that PM Netanyahu's vacation in their town may lead to harm for agriculture, tourism, businesses.

Residents of vacation town concerned over Netanyahu's vacation

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Report:

Lapid working to thwart agreement with Saudi Arabia

Lapid meets Democratic members of Congress visiting Israel. tells them the agreement endangers the security of Israel and the region.

Lapid working to thwart agreement with Saudi Arabia

Lapid:

'There will be no emergency government with Netanyahu'

Opposition leader on protests within the army against the judicial reform: It's hard not to understand them.

'There will be no emergency government with Netanyahu'

Hotel owner threatens to sue anti-reform spammers

The hotel where the Netanyahu couple are vacationing has threatened legal action against protesters giving it low reviews.

Hotel owner threatens to sue anti-reform spammers

US pushes back on Netanyahu's claim of White House visit

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: We still anticipate Biden-Netanyahu meeting and it will be somewhere in the US.

US pushes back on Netanyahu's claim of White House visit

Netanyahu in Golan:

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Will an honest person please stand up?

True then, true today, and throughout Psalms, David keeps asking why, in astonishment, the wicked continue to flourish. And they do. Op-ed.

Will an honest person please stand up?

Likud party demands PM advance original reform legislation

Elements of the Likud party are calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance the original judicial reform legislation.

Likud party demands PM advance original reform legislation

Likud:

Police complaint against attorney who called PM 'Iranian spy'

Ruling party accuses former Supreme Court candidate of incitement, demands action from law enforcement.

Police complaint against attorney who called PM 'Iranian spy'

Former Supreme Court candidate:

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Attorney Ofer Bartel causes outrage with stunning claim on Israeli television.

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Netanyahu to haredim:

'Override clause for conscription law only if court intervenes'

Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested to haredi MKs that they advance the conscription law in the winter session as they requested.

'Override clause for conscription law only if court intervenes'

PM to Democratic lawmakers:

'We'll do what we have to regardless of Iran agreements'

PM meets AIPAC delegation of Democratic Congressmen, says Israel will do what it must to defend itself from Iran's genocidal ambitions.

'We'll do what we have to regardless of Iran agreements'

Netanyahu:

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

PM tells Bloomberg he is confident in peace talks with Saudi Arabia, Palestinian issue has little relevance to the talks.

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu & Sara'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara go on vacation - and anti-government protesters announce intention to join them.

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu & Sara'

Netanyahu:

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

Minister Dichter admits:

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

PM's attorney:

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Supreme Court holds hearing on petition

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Movement reached out to Prime Minister due to reports of a potential agreement with Saudis that would involve a delay of sovereignty.

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Likud officials:

'The protests caused more damages than the BDS movement'

Likud officials respond to criticism that Netanyahu only gives interviews to international media outlets.

'The protests caused more damages than the BDS movement'

Netanyahu to NBC News:

'I hope Supreme Court doesn't strike down Basic Law amendments'

In an interview with NBC News, PM Benjamin Netanyahu discusses warnings of civil war, Supreme Court activism, and the threats by reservists.

'I hope Supreme Court doesn't strike down Basic Law amendments'

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Anti-reform protests are meant to undemine elected government'

The Israeli Prime Minister told Mark Levin that the opposition is being 'held hostage by an extreme minority.'

'Anti-reform protests are meant to undemine elected government'

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

MK Ram Ben Barak on reasonableness cause: Anyone who cancels the reasonableness cause is someone who plans to do unreasonable things.

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

Netanyahu:

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

PM says govt. making efforts to reach agreements with opposition on judicial reform, expresses optimism on prospect of Saudi normalization.

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

Lapid:

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

Opposition chairman claims that the intervention of the two ministers prevented a compromise that had already been reached.

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

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