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Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu:

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Haredi MK: 'Those opposing the reform won - we caved'

'As a sector, we only lost out from this whole reform,' haredi party head says.

Haredi MK: 'Those opposing the reform won - we caved'

Netanyahu to WSJ:

'Israel-US relationship stronger than ever'

Despite not being invited to WH, Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Biden have a 'close friendship.'

'Israel-US relationship stronger than ever'

Former Police Comissioner: 'We expected Netanyahu to resign'

Former Police Comissioner Roni Alsheikh explains that Netanyahu was expected to resign after being indicted, but did not.

Former Police Comissioner: 'We expected Netanyahu to resign'

US Ambassador:

'I don't believe Netanyahu will unilaterally push the reform'

Ambassador Tom Nides says he believes Netanyahu would rather focus on normalization with Arab countries than on the judicial reform.

'I don't believe Netanyahu will unilaterally push the reform'

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Netanyahu expected to make 4th visit to China, assures members of Congress that alliance between Israel and US is 'key' and 'irreplaceable.'

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Jerusalem:

Bipartisan Congressional delegation meets with PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with bipartisan US Congressional delegation under the Auspices of AIPAC to discuss Iran threat.

Bipartisan Congressional delegation meets with PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu to hold special discussion on nationalist crime

PM Netanyahu calls special meeting focused on nationalist crime, rejection of Binyamin Regional Brigade commander.

Netanyahu to hold special discussion on nationalist crime

Netanyahu in message to coalition members: Loose lips sink ships

At Likud faction meeting, Netanyahu criticizes establishment of outposts near Eli after recent attack: There is no justification for this.

Netanyahu in message to coalition members: Loose lips sink ships

Netanyahu slams opposition: When will you condemn IDF refusals?

PM addresses opposition in the Knesset, condemns Minister Orit Strock's criticism of defense leaders.

Netanyahu slams opposition: When will you condemn IDF refusals?

Netanyahu: Eliminate aspiration for Palestinian state

Israel is preparing for the day after Mahmoud Abbas, PM Netanyahu says during closed meeting.

Netanyahu: Eliminate aspiration for Palestinian state

Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir: 'Statements undermine law and order'

PM criticizes National Security Minister for calling on Israelis to move to unauthorized outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir: 'Statements undermine law and order'

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

PM Netanyahu accepts advice from NSC chief, Shin Bet chief, and Police Commissioner, decides to pause work on turbines in Golan.

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

Report:

Erdogan and Netanyahu plan to meet next month

Last week it was reported that Netanyahu's office is trying to coordinate a visit and meeting with Erdogan.

Erdogan and Netanyahu plan to meet next month

Likud MK:

'We need to be brave in the face of the leftist deep state'

MK Tali Gottlieb tells INN how she would deal with Arab terrorism and why she broke rank in the vote for the committee to select judges.

'We need to be brave in the face of the leftist deep state'

Netanyahu ordered Samaria village repopulated after attack

A political order was issued not to remove citizens from the Samaria village of Evyatar after the attack at Eli Junction.

Netanyahu ordered Samaria village repopulated after attack

'Our response to terror:'

1,000 new housing units to be built in Eli

PM Netanyahu, Ministers Gallant and Smotrich agree on measure following murder of 4 civilians. 'Our response to terror is to build.'

1,000 new housing units to be built in Eli

Netanyahu: Anyone who attacked us is in prison or a grave

PM responds to deadly shooting attack, vows Israel will fight terrorism with all its might.

Netanyahu: Anyone who attacked us is in prison or a grave

Netanyahu to wounded soldiers:

'You arrested and eliminated record number of terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Police Commissioner Shabtai visited the wounded to thank them for their service to Israel.

'You arrested and eliminated record number of terrorists'

Netanyahu sends message to US:

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel will not be part of the most recently emerging agreements between the United States and Iran.

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Netanyahu:

Judicial reform to be advanced this week

PM accuses opposition of using negotiations at President's Residence just to waste time after talks suspended.

Judicial reform to be advanced this week

Stratetic adviser:

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Roni Rimon, top strategic adviser, says 'rebellion' in Judicial Selection Committee vote 'rare occurrence' but unlikely to topple coalition.

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Netanyahu trying to coordinate a meeting with Erdogan

Officials in Israel say advanced talks are underway on the issue.

Netanyahu trying to coordinate a meeting with Erdogan

Poll: Gantz, Netanyahu neck and neck

Survey finds Likud, National Unity parties both winning 27 seats, left-wing bloc gets majority.

Poll: Gantz, Netanyahu neck and neck

Strategist to INN:

'Netanyahu needs quiet to deal with the real challenges'

Strategist: 'Netanyahu wanted opposition rep. in Judicial Selection Committee to calm things down, allow focus on economy, Iranian issue.'

'Netanyahu needs quiet to deal with the real challenges'

Netanyahu: Gantz, Lapid looked for any excuse to torpedo talks

PM responds to opposition leaders' announcement that talks at President's Residence would stop until judicial selection committee forms.

Netanyahu: Gantz, Lapid looked for any excuse to torpedo talks

Netanyahu to Gantz, Lapid:

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

Secret ballot to pick Knesset's 2 representatives on the committee to select judges ends as both sides continue to trade barbs.

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

PM calls to push off vote for judicial selection committee

Coalition expected to back PM's initiative to delay Knesset vote choosing MKs for judicial selection committee by one month.

PM calls to push off vote for judicial selection committee

Critical Knesset Vote:

Netanyahu to back Opposition MK for judicial selection committee

PM to back Opposition MK for spot on judicial selection committee - but will also agree to push parts of judicial reform unilaterally.

Netanyahu to back Opposition MK for judicial selection committee

Biden invites Herzog to White House, not Netanyahu

Israeli President to receive invitation to meet US counterpart during visit to Washington next month as PM's wait continues.

Biden invites Herzog to White House, not Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'No deals with Iran are binding on Israel'

'Over 90% of our security problems come from Iran and its proxies,' Prime Minister tells Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

'No deals with Iran are binding on Israel'

Netanyahu to Lithuanian PM:

'Our relations are going to become even stronger'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė discuss regional issues, especially the Iranian threat.

'Our relations are going to become even stronger'

Netanyahu:

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

PM says crime in Arab sector a 'national calamity,' authorities must strike the 'head of the snake.'

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

Netanyahu to Sky News:

"For God's sake, it's our ancestral homeland!"

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'A Sky News reporter tried to cast doubt on our right to live in Israel. Here is how I answered him.'

"For God's sake, it's our ancestral homeland!"

Netanyahu:

'Israel won't be bound by other countries' agreements with Iran'

PM in interview with British channel says his invitation to the White House is coming, says diplomacy by itself not enough with Iran.

'Israel won't be bound by other countries' agreements with Iran'

State Department:

'Blinken underscored ironclad commitment to Israel’s security'

Following conversation between Netanyahu and Blinken, Secretary of State says he and the PM discussed "areas of mutual interest".

'Blinken underscored ironclad commitment to Israel’s security'

Netanyahu tells Blinken:

No agreement with Iran will obligate Israel

PM Netanyahu speaks with US Sec. of State Blinken, emphasizing bilateral cooperation and discussing Iranian threat.

No agreement with Iran will obligate Israel

Assessment:

Cabinet will approve strike on Iran if Netanyahu seeks it

Unlike 10 years ago, today PM has the votes to approve a strike on Iran's nuclear program.

Cabinet will approve strike on Iran if Netanyahu seeks it

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt border

Egypt's President El-Sisi expresses condolences for deaths of three IDF soldiers, reiterates commitment to full investigation into shooting.

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt border

Likud sources:

'Justice Min. will fight to the end for judicial appointments'

Sources close to Justice Min. Levin say he will resign if a satisfactory compromised is not reached.

'Justice Min. will fight to the end for judicial appointments'

IAEA chief:

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

Rafael Grossi pushes back on Israel’s claims that his agency capitulated to Iranian pressure.

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

PM Netanyahu:

'Cost of living is not predestined fate - we will fight it'

'Israel does not need to be more expensive than most of the developed countries in the world,' PM Netanyahu says.

'Cost of living is not predestined fate - we will fight it'

'Not suited to serve'

Arab MKs demand: Fire Ben-Gvir

Ahead of their meeting with Netanyahu, Arab MKs are demanding he fire Ben-Gvir for not being 'suited' to serve.

Arab MKs demand: Fire Ben-Gvir

Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves

Security Cabinet convenes in the framework of the “Firm Hand” military exercise, at the IDF command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Our message to Egypt: we expect a thorough investigation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the investigation and the repercussions of the deadly terror attack on the Egyptian border.

'Our message to Egypt: we expect a thorough investigation'

During protest:

Violent clashes near Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

At least 14 arrested after demonstrators arrive, unannounced, outside PM's home and protest while making noise.

Violent clashes near Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

Sources:

Nides sent Netanyahu a letter urging him to suspend NGO bill

US Ambassador to Israel reportedly sent a letter to Netanyahu urging him not to move forward with the “Nonprofits Law”.

Nides sent Netanyahu a letter urging him to suspend NGO bill

Netanyahu: Rabbi Edelstein was imbued with a love for all Jews

Prime Minister Netanyahu eulogizes haredi spiritual leader Rabbi Gershon Edelstein.

Netanyahu: Rabbi Edelstein  was imbued with a love for all Jews

Proposal at Likud meeting:

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

MK Danny Danon proposes to advance legislation banning demonstrations outside homes of public figures. Netanyahu willing to look into it.

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

Netanyahu to Erdogan:

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu ally: PM isn't going to bring back judicial reform

MK David Bitan blasts fellow Likud lawmaker who crafted judicial reform, says Netanyahu isn't going to put overhaul back on agenda.

Netanyahu ally: PM isn't going to bring back judicial reform

WH's ultimatum to Netanyahu:

Drop bill limiting aid to PA Arabs, score a meeting with Biden

Netanyahu, who has been working hard to score a meeting with the US President, had no choice but to capitulate and shelve the legislation.

Drop bill limiting aid to PA Arabs, score a meeting with Biden

Pride parade organizers ask PM to replace Ben Gvir

The organizers of the Jerusalem pride parade have asked the Prime Minister to handle the security of the parade rather than Itamar Ben Gvir.

Pride parade organizers ask PM to replace Ben Gvir

After state cup win:

Netanyahu hosts Beitar Jerusalem team members

Netanyahu meets team members of Beitar Jerusalem: We are happy for you.

Netanyahu hosts Beitar Jerusalem team members

After Budget Passed:

Netanyahu vows judicial reform will be put back on agenda

Prime Minister says judicial reform will be brought back - but emphasizes he hopes deal can be reached with the Opposition.

Netanyahu vows judicial reform will be put back on agenda

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Dudi Amsalem to be in charge of the Atomic Energy Committee.

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

PM addresses coalition MKs and ministers ahead of whirlwind session to pass the State budget tomorrow.

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

Netanyahu:

'Our enemies should know: We are way ahead of you'

PM visits IDF intelligence base, receives updates on efforts to counter Iran, terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

'Our enemies should know: We are way ahead of you'

Netanyahu, Herzog invited to UAE climate conference in Dubai

UAE Ambassador to Israel delivers letter to Netanyahu and Herzog inviting them to COP28 which will be held in November.

Netanyahu, Herzog invited to UAE climate conference in Dubai

Netanyahu slams 'antisemitic' incitement against haredim on TV

Prime Minister vows government will pass budget by next week's deadline, accuses anti-haredi pundits of 'copying antisemitic propaganda.'

Netanyahu slams 'antisemitic' incitement against haredim on TV