Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: I'm proud that Jews are ascending the Temple Mount

PM rejects criticism of the decision to close the Temple Mount to non-Muslims for the end of Ramadan.

Netanyahu at Mimouna event: I believe in Israel's future

PM says no one can defeat the Jewish people when they are united.

Liberman blasts Netanyahu:

'Once a coward, always a coward'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Netanyahu's press conference was called in wake of recent polls and had nothing to do with security.

MK Ohad Tal:

'We mustn't blame previous governments for security situation'

MK responds to Prime Minister's criticism of the Bennett-Lapid government: Blaming others will not lead to the eradication of terrorism.

Netanyahu decides:

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Ben Gvir livid over the decision: When terrorism strikes us – we must strike back with tremendous force, not surrender to it and its whims.

Hamas unfazed by Netanyahu's speech

Hamas spokesman says that "Netanyahu's threatening speech does not frighten the Palestinian people."

Bennett fires back:

'Netanyahu brought the State of Israel into chaos'

Former Prime Minister blasts Netanyahu's speech: "Pathetic, almost as if Yair Netanyahu gave it."

Senior US officials:

'Netanyahu will visit Washington before the end of the month'

Sky News Arabia cites US officials who say Hezbollah is providing Hamas with advanced missiles to strike Israel from Lebanon.

Netanyahu blames previous government for terror wave

PM reverses decision to fire defense minister amidst security escalation, says 'we are in the middle of battle.'

Netanyahu to decide on Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Defense Minister Gallant supports allowing Jews to visit Temple Mount tomorrow, police oppose the visits.

National Unity MK to INN:

'When necessary, we know how to attack'

As a resident of the south, MK Alon Schuster maintains optimism despite the situation.

Following leak of Pentagon docs:

Netanyahu speaks to Mossad chief

PM demands explanation of New York Times report which claimed the leadership of the Mossad encouraged protests against judicial reform.

Op-ed:

Crisis of judicial proportions, Pt III: Anatomy of the protests

The protest organizers are doing irreparable harm to the state, its institutions and its economy. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Internal debate won't stop Israel from striking our enemies'

PM issues statement ahead of Security Cabinet meeting on barrages of dozens of rockets from Lebanon, Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'Islamic extremists harming Muslim worshipers at Al Aqsa'

PM supports police efforts to restore order after extremists barricade themselves in Mosque overnight.

Cabinet member: Netanyahu worried about strong reply to Hamas

A cabinet member explains why due to Netanyahu's fears the IDF isn't likely to launch a major attack following rocket launches from Gaza.

Netanyahu holds Passover toast with IDF General Staff Forum

Wishing everyone a happy Passover, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises IDF, calls for unity and broad consensus in Israeli society.

Op-Ed:

The message Netanyahu might love to send to Joe Biden

If only he could have responded to Biden by saying what he really might be thinking, he might have said what I wrote below. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Our internal debates won't help our enemies defeat us

PM, Defense Minister Gallant hold pre-Passover toast with soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Base.

A-G: PM's actions don't rise to standard of contempt of court

Attorney General Baharav-Miara says Netanyahu violated conflict in interest agreement, but should not be held in contempt of court.

Netanyahu not firing Defense Minister Gallant - for now

Sources close to PM say that given the difficult security situation, Netanyahu will not be implementing firing of DM - for the time being.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.

At Netanyahu's instruction:

Heritage center in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe to be established

Netanyahu: The Chabad Heritage Center will showcase the contribution of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who encouraged Torah study and observance.

Netanyahu's attorneys: No new judge will be involved in trial

Laws for PM Netanyahu respond to motion to have him declared in contempt of court, say he must be involved in an issue of such importance.

Netanyahu: There is a basis for real dialogue and an agreement

PM says during weekly Cabinet meeting a compromise for broad agreement on judicial reform is possible.

Poll:

More Israelis prefer Gantz as PM over Netanyahu

When Netanyahu faces off against Lapid, there is a tie of 32%. When Netanyahu faces off against Gantz, the former Defense Minister prevails.

Report:

Gallant to remain in his position as Defense Minister

Netanyahu and Gallant reportedly ironing out disagreements over the nature of Gallant's apology for speech against judicial reform.

New York Republican:

'Biden’s hostile comments toward Israel are shameful'

Rep. Elise Stefanik joins Republicans who criticized Biden over his response to the planned judicial reforms in Israel.

Lapid blasts Netanyahu:

'The biggest con man in Israel's history'

Opposition leader criticizes PM's conduct in crisis with US: For two months now, Israel has not been the closest ally of the United States.

Israeli National Security Advisor:

'There's a rather unusual US involvement in Israel's affairs'

Tzachi Hanegbi comments on Israel-US tensions, says other friends of Israel in the world have also expressed concerns.

Deri's compromise would keep Gallant as Defense Minister

Gallant expected to apologize for timing of speech calling for legislation to be stopped and remain in the position of Minister of Defense.

Netanyahu: US-Israel alliance 'unshakeable'

Israeli PM addresses the US State Department Summit for Democracy 2023, assures world leaders on judicial reform controversy.

Netanyahu considering retracting dismissal of Defense Minister

PM continues to search for replacements for Minister Gallant, but is considering keeping him in his position if he resigns from the Knesset.

Senior Biden Admin Official:

'Netanyahu made a gross miscalculation on judicial overhaul'

Senior administration official warns that Netanyahu and Ron Dermer made 'gross miscalculation' of US reaction to judicial reform.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people'

PM responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad.

Biden on Israel:

'I'm concerned, Netanyahu won't be invited in the near term'

US President comments on the recent goings on in Israel, says he will not be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near future.

Op-ed:

What’s really going on in Israel

The left suffered a major defeat on election day so they decided that if they can’t run the country… there won’t be a country to run. Op-ed.

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.

MK Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Elkin rejects the claims that only left-wingers are protesting against the judicial reform.

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition loses 10 seats, Gantz doubles his power

National Unity Party wins 23 seats, Yesh Atid has 22. The Labor Party does not pass the electoral threshold.

Coalition members to INN:

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Shortly before Netanyahu's speech announcing the pause of the legislation, government members vow the reform will be fully implemented.

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz and asks them to set up working teams.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

Netanyahu announces freeze of judicial reforms

PM officially announces that the judicial reform legislation will not be advanced during this Knesset session.

PM, Ben-Gvir agree:

Judicial reform legislation to be frozen until summer session

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir reach agreement to freeze judicial reform bills for now to allow for negotiations on the legislation.

Netanyahu pushes to pause judicial reform for several weeks

Otzma Yehudit threatens to bolt government if judicial reform frozen, as PM calls second meeting of Coalition leaders.

After Stormy Coalition Meeting

Netanyahu delays address, committee approves key reform law

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shouts at Netanyahu during raucous meeting, pushing back against plan to freeze judicial overhaul

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Cancel Gallant's dismissal, pause the reform'

Former Prime Minister calls on Netanyahu to consider his steps for the sake of the unity of the people.

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fired after publicly calling to freeze judicial reform plan.

Judicial reform:

Netanyahu refuses Gallant's call for Cabinet meeting

Defense Minister sought to have ministers hear the direct consequences of judicial reforms for Israel's security.

High Noon for Netanyahu

Agree with him or not, his toughness deserves to be admired. Op-ed.

Lapid slams Netanyahu for eating in non-kosher restaurant

Israeli PM filmed eating at non-kosher London restaurant over Shabbat.

Gallant to Netanyahu:

'If legislation isn't postponed, I will vote against it'

Defense Minister reportedly gave Prime Minister a few more days to try and come up with a compromise on the judicial reform.

Senior Israeli official:

'The Americans tried to remove Netanyahu from power twice'

Israeli official: Biden administration isn't interfering in Israel’s affairs more than previous administrations.

Netanyahu:

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

Netanyahu: We need more pressure on Iran, more deterrence

Israel PM meets with his British counterpart, discussing Iranian threat.

Demonstrators protest Netanyahu's London visit

Anti-judicial reform protests spread to British capital as Netanyahu visits for meeting with PM Rishi Sunak.

AG rips PM's speech, demands he recuse himself in judicial reform

Despite passage of law barring Attorney General from forcing PM to recuse himself, AG demands Netanyahu not intervene in judicial reform.

Protests expected as Netanyahu flies to London

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves for state visit to Britain and meetings with his UK counterpart, Rishi Sunak.

Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu:

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'

Shin Bet chief warns of situation where there is a "convergence between the security threats and the social situation in Israel".