Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Naftali, it's over

Opposition leader speaks at opening of Knesset summer session vows to 'fix' what the Bennett-Lapid government 'broke.'

New elections on the horizon?

Netanyahu: Only strength will ensure our future existence

The former Prime Minister blamed Bennett and his government for failing to stand up to a US 'incapable of dealing with Iran.'

Coalition crisis:

United front to bring down govt, no Netanyahu plea deal

Former PM Netanyahu convenes opposition leaders to prepare for Knesset summer session. "This weak govt has lost legitimacy."

Netanyahu:

'Bennett government is spreading falsehoods'

Opposition leader: Under Netanyahu, Hamas knew it would pay a price. Under Bennett, they feel his weakness.

Netanyahu: Way to peace goes around Ramallah - not through it

On the eve of Independence Day, former PM Netanyahu blasts the government for not doing a good job on Iran or Arab terror.

Netanyahu: I'll be back

Opposition leader in exclusive interview with ILTV: I believe my 'vacation' from the Prime Minister's Office will be cut very briefly.

Netanyahu pays condolence visit - and extremists protest

Former PM Netanyahu and wife Sara pay condolence visit to family of security guard killed in terror attack; extremists shout, 'Get out!'

Netanyahu joins Memorial Day ceremony at school where Sara works

Netanyahu family takes part in Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem school where Sara Netanyahu works as a child psychologist.

Lapid:

'Incitement against PM - just like before Rabin assassination'

'Netanyahu is dancing on the blood of terror victims.' Lapid accuses Netanyahu of fueling hateful campaign against the government.

Shas MK:

'We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate'

MK Moshe Arbel tells Israel National News in interview that his party will stand behind Netanyahu's candidacy for Prime Minister.

Netanyahu:

'Chikli didn't defect, Yamina defected from the right'

Former PM: We must immediately form a strong right-wing government under my leadership in order to restore security.

How do I know we are going to elections? Bibi told me

There he was on the boardwalk on Chol Hamoed, with people crowding around him singing "Bibi Melech Yisrael." Op-ed.

Netanyahu estimates: Another MK will leave coalition this week

In conversations with those close to him, opposition leader MK Netanyahu says coalition likely to lose another MK in the coming week.

How did Netanyahu respond when asked if he'd put on tefillin?

What was Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu's response when a journalist told him the Chabad movement has wanted him to put on tefillin?

Netanyahu:

'Bennett, go home!'

Accompanies by chants proclaiming "Netanyahu, King of Israel', the former Prime Minister urged the current government to pack its bags.

Resignation was planned

Netanyahu met with Silman Tuesday

The Likud chairman and MK Silman met at a house in the Jerusalem mountains and wove the political deal between them till 3:00 a.m.

Poll: 38 seats for Likud, 60 for right-wing bloc

According to a poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs, Likud would rise to 38 seats, but could still lack a governing majority.

Coalition Crisis:

Netanyahu: This government's days are numbered

Opposition Leader praises Idit Silman for bolting coalition, predicts government will fall in near future.

Report:

Silman guaranteed spot in Likud list, Health Ministry portfolio

Senior coalition official claims coalition chairwoman was promised spot on Likud list and the Health Ministry in exchange for resignation.

Bennett blames Netanyahu's 'neglect' for terror wave

PM condemns atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine without mentioning Russia.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to revive Assad's standing on world stage

Netanyahu reportedly planned to help Assad reassert his place on the world stage in return for an Iranian withdrawal.

Netanyahu: A nuclear Iran would be a danger to the US

Former PM tells Congressional virtual mission to Binyamin Regional Council: 'you do not contain an Islamist bomb, you prevent it.'

Abbas to Netanyahu:

'We sat together three times last year'

Ra'am chairman reminds Netanyahu that the two held contacts on the formation of a coalition just a year ago.

Poll:

Israelis think Netanyahu would handle terror wave better

Poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs finds Israelis don't feel secure and think that the government has failed to deal with terrorism.

Netanyahu:

'Govt. dependent on Islamic Movement can't keep the peace'

Opposition leader visits families of victims of deadly Bnei Brak terror attack.

Netanyahu: Blinken is making a big mistake on Iran nuclear deal

“This agreement is dangerous for Israel, for the United States, and for the entire world," warns Netanyahu as Blinken meets with PM.

Netanyahu continues to refuse to receive updates from Bennett

Opposition leader entitled by law to receive political and security updates from the Prime Minister, but Netanyahu has refused to do so.

Mansour Abbas:

'We formed a right-center-left-and-Arab government'

MK Mansour Abbas says he is pleased with Ra’am's decison to join the government, calls it a "tremendous political achievement."

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Netanyahu:

'Iran deal endangers not just Israel, but also the US'

Opposition leader urges world powers to end talks with Iran following its missile attack on US consulate in Iraqi city of Erbil.

Netanyahu ordered to pay NIS 3,500 to Olmert

Judge orders Netanyahu family to pay sum to former PM Ehud Olmert for refusing court order to answer Olmert's questions in their lawsuit.

Netanyahu tests positive for COVID-19

The former premier says he is feeling well.

Netanyahu:

'Iran fights like lions, Israeli govt. surrenders like rabbits'

Opposition leader contrasts current government's approach to Iranian nuclear threat to Menachem Begin's steadfastness against Iraq.

49 percent of Israelis see Bibi as a more capable mediator

Former PM Netanyahu still wildly popular; 50 percent of those polled want to see him back as premier.

US to cave to Iran?

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Israeli TV report: Agreement with Iran expected to be signed next week, US will remove sanctions from dozens of Iranians.

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Bennett should talk less about Ukraine

Opposition leader says PM, Foreign Minister taking eye off danger of return to weak Iran nuclear deal with focus on Ukraine crisis.

Former IDF Spokesman:

'Netanyahu could mediate between Kyiv and Moscow'

Former IDF Spokesman Ronen Manelis: If Israel has a chance to have an influence, it is through Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: US policy on Iran weak, Israel must act

Former PM tells i24NEWS Israel must speak out forcefully against new Iran deal. 'No one will be more pro-Israel than the Israelis.'

Newsmax interview:

Yair Netanyahu: Israeli police spies on citizens

Benjamin Netanyahu's son speaks with Newsmax on the latest spyware affair and his father's court case

Report:

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Supreme Court's Chief Justice denies accusations of racism

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Netanyahu: It's not Sheikh Jarrah, it's our capital Jerusalem

Opposition leader demands police protect Jewish residents of Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood following violent removal of MK Ben-Gvir.

Hearings in Netanyahu's trial canceled

Announcement comes after Prosecution notified court that no spyware was illegally used against suspects in Netanyahu's cases.

Netanyahu: Bennett has not kept a single promise

PM at Besheva, Israel National News Jerusalem conference accuses govt. of showing weakness to the Arab world.

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Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Pegasus Affair:

Netanyahu: Imagine if IDF used F-35s against citizens

Opposition leader accuses police of misusing technology meant to fight terrorism to spy on Israeli citizens.

Bennett to opposition:

Does it hurt you that we stopped endless elections?

PM responds to '40 signatures' debate initiated by opposition. 'You aren't in govt. because you failed to form a coalition 4 times.'

Netanyahu: There are vaccines but no government

Opposition leader blames government for large number of deaths and serious COVID cases during Omicron wave.

Hearing in Netanyahu trial cancelled over Pegasus affair

Judges cancel hearing following revelations police used Pegasus software to spy on key witnesses, including Netanyahu's son.

Haredi MK: Police wanted to bring down Netanyahu

MK Moshe Gafni speaks up on Pegasus scandal, says police used spy program on right-wing figures in order to bring down Netanyahu.

Netanyahu undergoes medical procedure at Hadassah Hospital

Hospital says the procedure was successful and that Netanyahu is expected to be released in the coming hours.

New revelations on police spying in Netanyahu trial

Witness who police used NSO software to spy on without a warrant named as Shlomo Filber.

Netanyahu consoles Pollard over his wife, 'a heroic woman'

Opposition leader visits Jonathan Pollard, who is sitting Shiva for his wife Esther.

Likud MK: 'Foundations of case against Netanyahu are poisonous'

'Prosecutor's Office already understands that it's been caught,' MK Shlomo Karhi says.

Report: Police used spyware without warrant in Netanyahu case

Police reportedly used invasive spyware without warrant on one of central figures in cases of former Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu rips Bennett's handling of Omicron wave

'We'll get out of the Omicron despite Bennett government's policies - not because of them,' says Opposition Leader Netanyahu.

NYT: Netanyahu OK'ed Saudi use of Pegasus software

When Saudi Arabia's license to use Pegasus expired, Bin Salman requested it renewed, and allowed Israeli planes to fly over Saudi territory.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu threatened me, I don't want him in jail'

Prime Minister calls Religious Zionist Party chief's comments on late Supreme Court president 'despicable'. 'He hijacked Religious Zionism.'

'If Netanyahu leaves, current government will disappear'

'We saw cracks in the gov't when there was talk of Netanyahu leaving politics,' former Justice Min. Ramon says.