Benjamin Netanyahu

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,

Lapid responds to Netanyahu:

'You did not receive a mandate to destroy democracy'

Opposition leader fires back after PM justifies judicial reform: The majority of the public are opposed to a hasty and destructive reform.

Netanyahu: 'We have a clear mandate to enact reforms'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks out regarding planned judicial reforms.

PM Netanyahu participates in Falic family bar mitzvah

The son of businessman and philanthropist Simon Falic celebrated his bar mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Away from the cameras:

Netanyahu seats Barkat among journalists during press conference

Economy Minister was present at Netanyahu and Smotrich's press conference, but was not invited to speak.

Netanyahu, Smotrich present plan to combat cost of living

Price increases for fuel, water, and electricity to be reduced or frozen

Netanyahu condemns 'unfortunate statement' of MK Fogel

PM: In a democracy opposition leaders are not arrested and do not accuse the government of being Nazis.

Watch: Netanyahu warns Hezbollah - 'We will jog your memory'

The Prime Minister said Iran and Lebanon would get a 'reminder' of Israel's red lines if they tried to cross them.

Amb. Nides on Ben Gvir:

'There’s no boycott. I don’t do boycotts'

US Ambassador to Israel about Levin's judicial reform: The Israeli people don’t want to be lectured by America.

Netanyahu: Opposition leaders are not arrested in a democracy

PM condemns statement of MK Fogel during discussion with President Herzog.

Netanyahu: Whoever needs a reminder of our red lines will get it

PM, Defense Minister hold security assessment at IDF Northern Command headquarters.

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders:

'It's time to close ranks between Israel and the United States'

PM speaks to AIPAC leaders: The entire world sees what we've been talking about, that Iran is a terrible, repressive, terrorist regime.

In bid to calm tensions:

Netanyahu set to make Amsalem an offer

PM reportedly to make a bid to resolve the crisis with MK Dudi Amsalem who has been critical of him.

Fearing Rift With Haredim:

PM urges Likud minister to halt Shabbat infrastructure work

Netanyahu presses Transportation Minister 'to handle it' haredi demand that infrastructure work not be carried out on the Sabbath.

Netanyahu: Judicial reform expression of voter's will

PM at cabinet meeting defends judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin as restoring separation, balance of powers.

Amsalem blasts Netanyahu:

'No one humiliates Amsalem'

Likud MK launches unprecedented attack on Prime Minister: No one will humiliate Mizrahim, not even a Prime Minister from the Likud.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has two colon polyps removed

Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy at Jerusalem hospital, has two polyps removed. 'PM is in excellent health and will return to full activity.'

Aide to Zelenskyy:

'Netanyahu can be an effective mediator with Russia'

Ukrainian Presidential Advisor on Minister Cohen's comments: You can talk less, but the main thing is to take the right side.

Report:

Netanyahu's office targeting Bennett and Lapid's appointments

Netanyahu's associates reportedly looking for employees recruited during previous government, replace them with Netanyahu loyalists.

Aryeh Deri to serve as acting PM tomorrow

Shas chairman to assume PM's duties as Netanyahu undergoes routine medical examination.

Benny Gantz:

'I can't be part of an extreme government'

National Unity chairman blasts Minister Yariv Levin's reform: Netanyahu has no legitimacy to dismantle the legal system in Israel.

Netanyahu: We will create balance between 3 branches of govt.

PM at Jabotinsky conference calls for 'more action' in the spirit of Revisionist Zionist.

Report:

Netanyahu to freeze price hikes

In bid to combat rising cost of living, Netanyahu reportedly preparing plan to freeze price hikes for electricity, water, and local taxes.

Eurovision organizer warns:

'Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster'

European Broadcasting Union: Israel's participation in Eurovision could be in jeopardy due to Communications Minister's comments.

Netanyahu office:

'No change in status quo by Ben-Gvir's visit to Temple Mount'

Official in PMO says PM "obliged to strictly maintain status quo on the Temple Mount without change, won't submit to the dictates of Hamas

New Government's Agenda:

Iran deal, security, cost of living, Syria, Abraham Accords

Netanyahu vows "to do everything to prevent return to bad nuclear agreement," adds Israel will fight Iran's military presence in Syria.

Aryeh Deri:

'Netanyahu tricked me with the appointment of Ohana'

Minister Deri criticizes haredi Knesset members who hugged Amir Ohana after his speech: "I ran away right after the speech."

Gantz: I want no part in civil war Netanyahu is trying to ignite

Gantz comes out against the conduct of the new government but warns the opposition of attacking the foundations of Israeli democracy.

Insiders say new Israeli government could lose US conservatives

Experts monitoring US-Israel relations warn American conservatives may be turned off by Netanyahu's new government.

Report:

Netanyahu to visit UAE in first foreign trip

During Netanyahu's previous term in office, he participated in signing ceremony of US-brokered Abraham Accords.

Channel 13 News poll:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12 seats, Netanyahu bloc has 58

Poll finds Netanyahu bloc would not win enough seats for a majority should elections be held today, but neither would the other side.

Following criticism

Gay Knesset Speaker: May I never fail in hatred

MK Amir Ohana responds to recent criticism directed at him by rabbis.

Netanyahu at Western Wall:

'I am excited to lead the State of Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall on Sunday evening to celebrate the swearing-in of the 37th government of Israel.

Egyptian President al-Sisi congratulates Netanyahu

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi calls Prime Minister Netanyahu, congratulating him on formation of new government, discusses bilateral ties.

Netanyahu to transfer NIS 30 billion to Arab sector

After decrying transfer of billions of shekels to Arab sector while in the opposition, PM moves to protect those funds once in office.

Netanyahu:

'Despicable UN vote will not bind Israel'

PM in response to UN resolution on bringing Israel to The Hague: Jewish people are not occupying their land and eternal capital in Jerusalem

Blinken:

'I look forward to working with the new Israeli government'

Secretary of State: We will work with the new government to address the many challenges facing Israel and the Middle East.