Benjamin Netanyahu

Bennett:

'Netanyahu back to sowing chaos, as usual'

Bennett responds to Netanyahu's criticism of pandemic response: We’ll continue to run the country calmly and responsibly.

Netanyahu: Bennett, Lapid do nothing while COVID rages

Opposition leader says government has abandoned Israelis in both the health and economic fields, leading to disaster.

Netanyahu will not agree to plea deal in which he would retire

Opposition leader breaks silence, says he won't agree to admission of moral turpitude, will continue to lead the Likud.

Olmert demands psychiatric evaluation for Netanyahu family

In ongoing defamation trial, Olmert insists his claim that Netanyahu family suffer from "mental illness" is based on fact.

Likud MK:

'I don't see us returning to coalition with Netanyahu'

'I'll form a coalition without the United Arab List,' Likud's MK Yuli Edelstein says.

Growing belief:

Chances slim for Netanyahu plea bargain

Sources estimate chances of reaching a plea bargain with Netanyahu are slim, but neither side completely ruling it out.

Op-ed:

Bibi, sign the deal

An American Jewish perspective on the proposed plea agreement. Opinion.

MK Katz in closed talks:

'Netanyahu is on his way out'

Likud MK makes clear he plans to run for interim Likud chairman once Netanyahu steps down.

Netanyahu plea bargain

Source: Nothing is happening and nothing will happen

Netanyahu continues to consult with his lawyers, who held a telephone conversation with Mandelblit that did not lead to progress.

Sources close to Netanyahu:

'Infrastructure for plea bargain is ready'

Despite ongoing discussions, no progress in talks on plea bargain for former PM.

MK Gafni: If Netanyahu leaves there will be new govt. by Pesach

UTJ leader says party will not join coalition if Netanyahu signs plea deal, his retirement would shake up political landscape.

Haredi MK: 'Everything open' if Netanyahu quits politics

Haredi MK Uri Maklev says there will be 'shock waves' if former PM Netanyahu quits politics. 'Everything will be open.'

Over 3 million NIS in donations to cover Netanyahu's legal fees

Mass fundraising campaign to help cover former Prime Mininster Netanyahu's legal fees collects over 3 million - and is still going strong.

Op-Ed:

Who will Israel's next leader be?

When the day comes and Netanyahu retires, who could be the person to take over and what should we be looking for in him? Opinion.

Haredi parties won't join gov't even if Netanyahu quits politics

'We are faithful to the traditional public, we will not join a bad coalition,' Shas official says.

Likud MK:

'Netanyahu the winner even if he agrees to plea bargain'

MK Shlomo Karhi: In the current state of affairs, Netanyahu emerges victorious even if he goes to plea deal.

Report:

Netanyahu to sign plea deal, take break from politics

Former PM reportedly ready to sign deal, even one including admission of moral turpitude which would remove him from politics for 7 years.

Netanyahu authorizes attorneys to pursue plea deal

Netanyahu family still opposes plea deal, but Opposition leader said to be seriously considering it.

Crowdfunding for Netanyahu raises NIS 2.5 million

Former PM 'touched by warmth' of citizens who contribute to a fund to pay his legal expenses.

Report:

Netanyahu decides to move forward with plea bargain

Netanyahu, his family and his lawyers reportedly decide to move ahead with plea bargain.

Polls show majority of country oppose Netanyahu plea bargain

Two-thirds of Likud voters want new elections once Netanyahu is gone; Nir Barkat remains the firm favorite as his successor.

'Chances Netanyahu will agree to plea bargain slim at best'

Senior official in State Prosecution tells Israel National News: "Media guilty of over-hyping chances of plea bargain."

Report:

Sara Netanyahu holding up husband's plea bargain

Opposition Leader's wife reportedly objects to possible plea bargain, refuses to accept his departure from politics.

'Netanyahu has given up on becoming Prime Minister again'

"He's going to agree to a plea bargain, cut his losses, & retire from political life," predicts former premier's one-time strategic adviser.

Crowdfunding campaign to cover Netanyahu's legal expenses

Aim to persuade former PM not to sign plea bargain & fight for justice. Hundreds of thousands already raised.

Liberman:

'The Netanyahu deal is the big bang of Israeli politics'

Finance Minister: The election of Netanyahu's successor will take several months, no need to get excited.

Netanyahu may sign plea bargain next week

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court chief justice, urges Attorney General Mandelblit not to compromise on admission of moral turpitude.

Sources:

'50-50 chance Netanyahu signs a plea bargain'

Sources say Attorney General won't budge on moral turpitude clause of plea bargain with former PM.

Likud MK: 'Unrealistic for Netanyahu to admit guilt'

'It's clear we're paying a price for Netanyahu's positions, I don't think there was a real legal case,' MK Miki Zohar says.

Plea Bargain Negotiations:

Report: Netanyahu unlikely to receive prison sentence

Prosecutors reportedly willing to make major concessions to Netanyahu in talks aimed at reaching plea bargain arrangement.

Why has Netanyahu not yet received fourth vaccine?

72-year-old opposition leader has not yet received fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine nor has he made an appointment to get one.

Report: Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in which he would resign

Netanyahu reportedly in negotiations with AG Mandelblit in which he would plead guilty to breach of trust, temporarily retire from politics.

Abbas to Netanyahu:

'You, too, agreed to stop planting in the Negev'

Ra'am chairman responds to opposition leader: You agreed to recognize three Bedouin communities, take a deep breath.

Slander Suit:

Olmert faces Netanyahu family in court

Opposition Leader Netanyahu and his wife arrive in court as slander suit against ex-PM Ehud Olmert begins.

'Death to Sara, death to Yair: We're on the way'

Threatening letter sent to Netanyahu family calling for "blood in the streets of Caesarea." Former premier files police complaint.

Netanyahu: Bennett sold the Negev. Galilee

Former Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks Electricity Law for illegal Arab homes, saying it will aid 'Palestinian vision of return.'

Netanyahu to Bennett: You can't do anything right

Opposition leader slams government's response to Covid crisis, says it has no accomplishments.

Bennett comes to Knesset despite being in isolation

PM leaves isolation for Knesset debate after Likud refuses to offset his absence after his daughter contracts COVID.

Netanyahu: 'New Likud' is a threat to the country

"New Likud members are a Trojan horse; they want to destroy the Likud party from within."

Accusing Netanyahu of betraying Trump – ridiculous

They accuse Netanyahu of being stubborn and difficult not only against Trump, but previous presidents too. He was never a pushover.Op-ed.

Mansour Abbas:

'I haven't spoken with Netanyahu since gov't was formed'

Ra'am chairman reveals Netanyahu was calling him constantly as he negotiated with Bennett and Lapid.

Regev: Netanyahu isn't going anywhere

MK Miri Regev says Netanyahu will continue to lead the Likud and isn't planning to step down.

Gantz: Achievement of the year - replacing Netanyahu

Defense Minister: I would be happy if the haredim were partners in the government.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Opposition chairman blasts Justice Minister over law prohibiting incitement on social media.

Netanyahu: Yisrael Katz not fighting leftist elements

Opposition leader criticizes fellow Likud member for failing to act against "New Likudniks".

Netanyahu's Security DetaiNetanyah

Why Won't The Govt. Pay for Netanyahu's Security?

Netanyahu, a world-class statesman who dedicated his life to defending Israel, is being denied funds to protect his family. Opinion.

Netanyahu exposed to COVID-19 carrier

Opposition leader enters quarantine after being exposed to Knesset trainer who tested positive for COVID-19.

Abbas: Likud offered us a coalition agreement, I have proof

Ra'am chairman says Netanyahu wanted him as a coalition partner: I have evidence which I am saving for Doomsday.

Barak Ravid tells INN:

Trump was shocked by Netanyahu's 'annexation' speech

Barak Ravid, author of “Trump's Peace,” gives insight into the relationship between Netanyahu & Trump and says "Trump still loves Israel".

Report: Netanyahu refused CoS request for Iran budget

TV report: Kochavi asked Netanyahu to prepare military option for Iran, but the request was denied three times.

Watch: Netanyahu sprints to the Knesset

Opposition leader filmed running from his office to the plenum so as not to miss an important vote.

Netanyahu: Govt. failing to deal with Iranian threat

Opposition leader accuses govt. of being more concerned with giving jobs to friends and family than acting for good of Israel's citizens.

Two fighters back in the ring, Trump/Netanyahu

The indignities suffered by both men are remarkably identical for the persistent mendacity of the accusers. Op-ed.

Olmert defends Netanyahu: Trump is pathetic

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert gives rare support for rival Benjamin Netanyahu, trashes Trump. 'He's a pathetic man.'

Netanyahu family demands security for Jerusalem home

Opposition leader reportedly asking for security in new home. Netanyahu family: Shin Bet said the home should be secured.

Steinitz criticizes ending of Netanyahu family's security

MK Yuval Steinitz: The decision that was made was unfortunate because there were serious threats against Sara Netanyahu.

Netanyahu family's security details to be removed tomorrow

Ministerial Committee for Shabak Affairs maintains position that security details for Netanyahu family to end 6 months after end of term.

Netanyahu files police complaint over threats against him

Former PM files police complaint against leftists who he says called to harm his family.

Trump: Abbas wanted to make a deal more than Netanyahu

Trump in new excerpts of his interviews with journalist Barak Ravid: Bibi did not want to make a deal, I liked Gantz a lot.

Netanyahu: Do not abandon my wife and children

Former PM calls on state to continue security detail for his family amid the threats against them.