Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Netanyahu assures Ben-Gvir Khan al-Ahmar will be evacuated

Visit of US Secretary of State Blinken, start of Ramadan cited as reasons for request to delay State's response on Khan al-Ahmar.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'We've taken action against certain Iranian weapons development'

PM Netanyahu tells Jake Tapper: If we wait for the Palestinians, we’re not going to have peace.

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Blinken: America's commitment to Israel's security is ironclad

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets PM Netanyahu following Neve Yaakov synagogue massacre.

Following weekend of terror:

Macron speaks to Netanyahu, urges restraint

French President speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, stresses the need to avoid measures that will "feed the spiral of violence".

Netanyahu, Levin:

No compromise on judicial reform until after 1st reading

PM, Justice Minister reportedly determined to pass judicial reform bill in its current form in its first reading.

Bank CEO to Netanyahu:

'We're already seeing small amounts being transferred abroad'

PM meets senior bankers and businessmen to hear their concerns about the judicial reform.

Netanyahu at bay, but what about the facts?

Israel’s political upheaval reflects partisan tunnel vision on all sides. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'As premier, I vow that we won't let another Holocaust happen'

Israeli Prime Minister alludes to Iran in his International Holocaust Remembrance Day message, vows to prevent another Holocaust.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over security issue

PM, National Security Minister argue over right-wing march at Damascus Gate after security officials warn it could inflame tensions.

Over Gallant's objections:

Netanyahu transfers powers over Judea and Samaria to Smotrich

PM takes Smotrich's side in heated debate with Defense Minister, citing coalition agreements.

Netanyahu: Judicial reforms will strengthen Israel's economy

PM, Finance Minister reject warnings by Bank of Israel governor Israel's credit rating could be lowered in response to proposed reforms.

Injunction against PM's decision:

Court orders convoy drivers to be returned to work

Labor Court rules that Prime Minister's drivers who were dismissed several weeks ago should return to work.

PA claims:

'Netanyahu is taking over Area C'

PA foreign affairs bureau condemns the Prime Minister's comments regarding law enforcement against illegal Palestinian Arab construction.

Bank of Israel Gov warns PM Israel's credit rating could be hurt

Governor Prof. Amir Yaron says he met with reps. of international credit agencies, who warned him of damage from proposed judicial reforms.

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with King Abdullah II

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Jordan today for a meeting with King Abdullah II.

Netanyahu to AJC delegation:

'Expanding Abraham Accords will promote regional stability'

PM meets delegation from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Executive Council, thanks them for their support for Israel.

Netanyahu: We won't allow illegal Arab or Israeli construction

PM explains evacuation of Or Haim outpost, which cause Religious Zionism party to boycott Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu promised Sullivan:

'The judicial reform will pass with broad agreement'

Prime Minister reportedly conveyed a message of reassurance to the US administration regarding the judicial reform.

Minister Strock to INN:

'It's time for Netanyahu to take control of the situation'

Minister Strock explains that her party cannot accept a situation in which the powers promised to Minister Smotrich are not given to him.

Netanyahu: Whoever invests in Israel will profit greatly

PM at Cabinet meeting lauds approval of 120 new medicines and treatments, success of Israeli economy under his leadership.

Deri enters Cabinet meeting late ahead of expected firing

Shas chairman enters Cabinet meeting after cameras leave, PM thanks him for approval of health basket.

Report: Netanyahu seeking to bring Lapid, Gantz into government

Political official says PM giving 'extremists' free rein to entice opposition leaders to join govt. to serve as a counterbalance.

Report:

Netanyahu to fire Deri by next week

Due to his own indictments, PM cannot fire Deri as Health and Interior Minister until replacements selected.

Report:

Sullivan brought up judicial reform in meeting with Netanyahu

White House national security adviser raised Israeli government’s plan to overhaul the country's judicial system. PM's office won't comment.

Netanyahu and Gallant's U-turn in Judea and Samaria

PM and Minister of Defense canceled splitting of Tel Zion neighborhood from Kochav Yaakov due to fear of the US reaction.

Netanyahu's 'compensation plan' for Deri to be revealed soon

PM, Shas chairman hope to be able to announce plan before publishing letter firing Deri from the government.

UK PM to visit Israel to mark 75 years of UK-Israel relations

PM Netanyahu speaks with British PM Rishi Sunak, thanks him for British vote on ICJ, decision to declare IRG a terror org.

Netanyahu tells Senators tighter cooperation against Iran needed

PM meets bi-partisan delegation from Abraham Accords Congressional Caucus which is visiting Israel.

Shas minister to INN:

'We expect the Supreme Court to rule against Deri'

Minister Yaakov Margi says that if the court indeed disqualifies Deri, the Prime Minister will have to make a decision.

Netanyahu: Avera Mengistu is alive

PM responds to publication of video featuring Israeli captive by Hamas. 'Hamas bears full responsibility for his fate.'

Netanyahu slams 'false panic about end of democracy'

PM at Likud faction meeting says all elements of planned judicial reform are common in other democracies around the world.

National Security Council

'If Israel is abandoned, Netanyahu will bomb Iran'

National Security Council head and long-time Netanyahu ally Tzachi Hanegbi says PM is prepared to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities.

Netanyahu predicts massive rise in immigration from the US

'Israel's economy will outpace the US,' PM tells cabinet, predicting that Israel joining US visa waiver program will lead to Aliyah surge.

Netanyahu: Millions of voters chose judicial reform

PM rejects claim voters did not want Minister Levin's judicial reforms following massive protest,