Benjamin Netanyahu

Gantz: I want no part in civil war Netanyahu is trying to ignite

Gantz comes out against the conduct of the new government but warns the opposition of attacking the foundations of Israeli democracy.

Insiders say new Israeli government could lose US conservatives

Experts monitoring US-Israel relations warn American conservatives may be turned off by Netanyahu's new government.

Report:

Netanyahu to visit UAE in first foreign trip

During Netanyahu's previous term in office, he participated in signing ceremony of US-brokered Abraham Accords.

Channel 13 News poll:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12 seats, Netanyahu bloc has 58

Poll finds Netanyahu bloc would not win enough seats for a majority should elections be held today, but neither would the other side.

Following criticism

Gay Knesset Speaker: May I never fail in hatred

MK Amir Ohana responds to recent criticism directed at him by rabbis.

Netanyahu at Western Wall:

'I am excited to lead the State of Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall on Sunday evening to celebrate the swearing-in of the 37th government of Israel.

Egyptian President al-Sisi congratulates Netanyahu

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi calls Prime Minister Netanyahu, congratulating him on formation of new government, discusses bilateral ties.

Netanyahu to transfer NIS 30 billion to Arab sector

After decrying transfer of billions of shekels to Arab sector while in the opposition, PM moves to protect those funds once in office.

Netanyahu:

'Despicable UN vote will not bind Israel'

PM in response to UN resolution on bringing Israel to The Hague: Jewish people are not occupying their land and eternal capital in Jerusalem

Blinken:

'I look forward to working with the new Israeli government'

Secretary of State: We will work with the new government to address the many challenges facing Israel and the Middle East.

A-G not invited to gov't meeting

Netanyahu to meet Baharav-Miara on Sunday

Likud says the meeting was purely ceremonial in nature and therefore the Attorney General was not invited to it.

The religious culture war comes to Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu and King Charles turn out to have something in common, Op-ed.

Netanyahu: We will take Israel to new heights

PM at first Cabinet meeting says govt. has 4 main priorities, Iran, security, the cost of living, and expanding the circle of peace.

Lapid refuses to shake Netanyahu's hand at swearing-in

Outgoing PM leaves Plenum rather than witness swearing-in of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Live from the Knesset:

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu addresses the plenum

Netanyahu's speech was punctuated by boos from the opposition. Five MKs were ejected from the plenum.

Netanyahu appoints ministers:

Galant named Defense Minister, Kisch will be Education Minister

Haim Katz to be Tourism Minister, Yariv Levin to serve as Justice Minister, Miri Regev returns to the Transportation Ministry.

Abbas' spokesman:

'All settlements will be evacuated from territory of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says the basic lines of the Netanyahu government are a "dangerous escalation".

Former diplomats raise concerns over new government

105 former ambassadors and retired senior officials from the Foreign Ministry ask Netanyahu "not to abandon the international arena."

Jordan's King:

'We have red lines. We are concerned about the next intifada'

Jordan’s King Abdullah II tells CNN he is prepared for conflict should the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Surprising appointment:

Netanyahu taps Hanegbi as head of National Security Council

Former minister Tzachi Hanegbi, who did not enter the Knesset, to serve in one of the most sensitive and central positions.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Likud MK clarifies he intends to stay in the Knesset despite not receiving the roles he had sought in the government.

Netanyahu taps Amir Ohana as Speaker of the Knesset

Interim Speaker of the Knesset MK Yariv Levin resigns to take up post of Justice Minister, Israel Katz to be appointed Foreign Minister.

David Bitan charges:

'Netanyahu has lost his leadership'

MK David Bitan blasts the chairman of his party over the formation of the new government.

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets PM-designate Netanyahu to explain military's concerns over transfer of powers to ministers.

Coalition woes: More puzzle pieces than cabinet spots?

With Netanyahu handing down key government positions to coalition partners, leading Likud MKs may not be left with much to bargain for.

Smotrich's brother:

'You'd never dare to come out against the haredim this way'

Brother of Finance Minister-designate criticizes Netanyahu after he condemned Orit Strock.

Netanyahu condemns MK Strock's statement on LGBTQ people

PM-designate says his govt. won't allow discriminations against LGBTQ people after MK says doctors could refuse to provide them service.

Two Foreign Ministers?

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Former Ambassador Ron Dermer wants to be Foreign Minister, but Netanyahu fears that would alienate senior Likud MKs.

Report:

Smotrich to control construction approval in Judea and Samaria

Likud and Religious Zionist parties reportedly agree to dramatically reduce PM's involvement in construction approval for Judea and Samaria.

Lapid gives sweeping denunciation of emergent coalition

Departing Prime Minister Yair Lapid has issued a harsh critique of the policies emerging in Netanyahu's coalition agreements.

Coalition deal: Promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

PM-designate pledges to MK Smotrich to begin process of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu's coalition partners primed for powerful positions

The parties that will make up Israel's next government appear to have gotten all they were bargaining for - and more.

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Ben Gvir lights Hanukkah candles with the Netanyahus

During the coalition negotiations, Ben Gvir and Netanyahu took a break to light the fourth candle of Hanukkah.

18 minutes before the deadline

Netanyahu tells Herzog: I have succeeded in forming a government

Religious Zionist Party is the first to sign an agreement with the Likud.

Netanyahu to name Deri alternate PM?

PM-designate reportedly considering alternate position for Shas chairman Deri in case Supreme Court bars Deri from serving as a minister.

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

70-year-old man hospitalized in serious condition after nearly choking on Hanukkah treat.

Netanyahu responds to NYT:

'I will continue to ignore its ill-founded advice'

PM-designate responds to New York Times op-ed which warned against his incoming new government.

Abbas' spokesman:

'There will be no security and peace without Palestinian state'

PA chairman's official spokesman blasts Netanyahu for supporting the granting of autonomous powers to the PA, rather than a state.

Who will be the members of the cabinet?

The cabinet will include 11 ministers, with a clear majority in favor of the Prime Minister's policy.

New York Times op-ed:

'Netanyahu’s government a significant threat to Israel's future'

New York Times concerned over "annexation of Jewish settlements" that "would undermine the possibility of a two-state solution."

Netanyahu:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

PM-designate tells Washington Examiner peace with the Saudis would lead to peace with other countries, but "it's up to the Saudis".

Ayman Odeh and coalitions of hate

Hatred of Netanyahu is driving the left-wing parties towards outright anti-Zionism.Op-ed.

Netanyahu to push for peace deal with Saudi Arabia

PM-designate also urges Biden to reaffirm US is committed to its allies in the region in order to continue as anchor of stability.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh:

'We will bury the Zionist government'

In a speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of Hamas, its leader threatens an all-out confrontation.

Liberman: Netanyahu leading Israel to destruction

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims PM-designate sold out the country to his haredi coalition partners.

Swearing-in of government - likely only after Hanukkah

Knesset slated to vote in Likud MK as new Knesset Speaker Monday, but formation of Netanyahu government likely to be delayed yet again.

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu legitimized Mansour Abbas'

MK Ahmed Tibi claims that Netanyahu abandoned Ra'am chairman "because of a clear political interest and in the ugliest way".

MK Silman blasts reporter:

'She published nonsense'

Likud MK denies report by Daphna Liel that Netanyahu urged her not to accept a position of minister in the new government.

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Netanyahu on 'Rubin Report' lays out plans for new government

Netanyahu joins pundit Dave Rubin on 'The Rubin Report,' explaining why Israel cannot be socialist, and why Gaza Disengagement failed.

Report: Netanyahu to name Dudi Amsalem Justice Minister

Amsalem also considered a front-runner for position of Speaker of the Knesset.

Report:

Ron Dermer to be Foreign Minister in rotation

PM-designate Netanyahu reportedly considering making senior Likud member foreign minister for 2 years, followed by former Ambassador Dermer.

Report:

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.

President Herzog gives Netanyahu 10 more days to form government

Israel's president grants Netanyahu a ten-day extension to complete coalition talks and present a new government.

Op-ed:

The Good Jew/Bad Jew demonization strategy

Hysteria over the new Israeli government will harm the wider Jewish world. Op-ed.

'Total War'

Center-left bloc drafts plan to hamstring Netanyahu government

Former Netanyahu ally crafting plan to create internal dissent on the Right, crippling Netanyahu's new government.

After period of tension:

Netanyahu and Bitan reconcile

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu meets MK David Bitan, and they decide to turn a new page.

Netanyahu officially asks for extension to form government

In letter, PM-designate says he has reached agreements with some parties, needs more time for others.

Netanyahu: What the Left is hiding from you

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Netanyahu, who explains the one point the Left is sorely missing.

Watch: Will the clock run out on Netanyahu government?

With coalition talks stuck and various factions unwilling to compromise, will Netanyahu have enough time to form a functioning government?