Benjamin Netanyahu

CNBC: Hamas ceasefire a possible precursor to Iran deal?

Former foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu says US peace efforts could signal run-up to final touches being put on Iran nuclear deal.

Gantz: Netanyahu cannot be trusted

Defense Minister reiterates he will not go into a government with Netanyahu: I will do everything for a government of change to be formed.

Netanyahu blasts French Foreign Minister

PM Netanyahu fires back after French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned of "long-lasting apartheid" in Israel.

Netanyahu names David Barnea as next Mossad chief

PM tells new head of Israeli spy agency his primary mission is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu's new proposal to Bennett

Netanyahu offered Yamina chairman a number of positions in the government, as well as six guaranteed spots in the Likud slate.

Erdogan sues rival who compared him to Netanyahu

Turkish President seeks $30,000 in damages from rival who compared him to Israeli Prime Minister.

Netanyahu: UAV we shot down was Iranian

'The Iranians launched an armed drone our forces intercepted. That says it all about the real patron of terror in the Middle East.'

Netanyahu:

'Gaza op will continue until the job is done'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel has no timetable for agreeing to ceasefire with Hamas, says all goals must be achieved.

Netanyahu: We set Hamas back by many years

PM holds situational assessment at Southern Committee, says Hamas and Islamic Jihad have received devastating blows.

Sa'ar in talks to form rotation government with Netanyahu

New Hope chairman walks back pledge to never sit in a Netanyahu-led government following Hamas rocket barrages.

Biden to Netanyahu: I support a ceasefire in Gaza

Speaking with Netanyahu, President Biden expressed his support for a ceasefire

Sderot kindergarten struck by rocket

PM Netanyahu vows to continue to strike at Hamas terrorists as rocket barrages continue.

Report: Gantz, Netanyahu in talks to form unity government

According to report, Gantz would be PM first under new rotation deal.

Watch: Netanyahu defends Gaza strikes on CBS

PM Netanyahu on 'Face the Nation': “If Hamas thought they could just fire rockets and sit back and enjoy immunity, that’s false”

PM Netanyahu: Hamas is committing a double war crime

'Defeating Hamas serves the interests of all those who seek peace, stability and security in the Middle East' PM Netanyahu says.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu

US President called Israeli Prime Minister and 'condemned indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel.'

Netanyahu: The last word has not yet been spoken

PM Netanyahu: I said that we would exact a very heavy price from Hamas, we are doing this and we will continue to do so with great force.

PM at Iron Dome base: 'It will take time, but we'll get there'

"Iron Dome protection gives us the freedom to conduct strikes - soon we'll reach the 1000th such strike."

'You can't take the law into your own hands'

PM Benjamin Netanyahu issues scathing statement, says the police will be given additional powers to prevent riots.

Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has a right to defend itself

Biden speaks to Netanyahu: Israel has a right to defend itself when you have thousands of rockets flying into your territory.

Netanyahu: We will inflict blows Hamas has not dreamt of

PM visits wounded in Holon hospital, notes child from Gaza is being treated next to Israeli child who was hurt in a rocket attack.

Netanyahu: Hamas will pay a heavy price

PM, DM Gantz release joint statement on response to rocket attacks, warn Hamas will pay for attacking Israeli citizens.

PM: Hamas will receive blows it didn't expect

Netanyahu visits Southern Command as rockets continue to rain down, promises harsh response against Hamas, Islamic Jihad.

'Replacing Bibi more important than anything'- Gov't likely soon

The 'change bloc' prefers replacing Netanyahu now and giving up on ideological issues than waiting for the next election.

Netanyahu: Israel will respond with great force

PM vows retaliation after dozens of rockets fired at Jerusalem and the south, says conflict may last a long time.

Plan For Rightist Government:

Haredi MKs urge Netanyahu to step aside as PM for 18 months

Senior UTJ officials press Netanyahu to step aside as prime minister for a year and a half in bid to form narrow right-wing government.

Netanyahu: We will continue to build, react to terror with force

PM Netanyahu swore Jerusalem would remain united and that construction would continue despite pressure from the world community.

'The coalition of change will be formed thanks to Netanyahu'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: If Netanyahu had stepped aside, the Likud would have formed a government within a week, without a rotation.

Bennett: Willing to pay a personal political price

Yamina chairman: We are faced with two options, a fifth election or an attempt to form a broad government.

'Bennett is more right-wing, but Netanyahu is stronger'

MK Ayman Odeh explains why he is not against a government led by Lapid and Bennett.

Netanyahu: Bennett will form a weak left-wing government

PM slams Bennett's intention to form a unity government, calls on Yamina MKs to reject leader's position.

Netanyahu family sues Ehud Olmert

PM's family sues former PM over statements they suffer 'mental illness.' 'Instead of paying his debt to society he became obsessed.'

Right-wing party leaders to meet with PM today - without Bennett

Netanyahu reportedly wants right-wing leaders to promise not to negotiate with 'bloc of change.'

Netanyahu: Bennett seeks a dangerous left-wing government

PM accuses Yamina party of betraying the right and their promises in seeking government with Yair Lapid.

Netanyahu returns mandate to the President

President Rivlin will now need to make decision on whether to transfer the mandate to another candidate or back to the Knesset.

Shaked in leaked recordings:

'We won't go with the left, Netanyahu is like a dictator'

Yamina MK heard in recordings talking about the political picture, the Prime Minister and former partner Bezalel Smotrich.

Netanyahu: We will seek answers - once victims are mourned

Netanyahu said proper measures would be taken to ensure Meron disaster never repeats itself once the mourning is behind us.

Meretz head: We can have government in days

Meretz party head Nitzan Horowitz said coalition impasse could be solved in days and called for Lapid to be handed mandate to form gov't.

Sa'ar rules out sitting on Netanyahu-led government

New Hope chairman chastized the government's handling of Meron disaster, calling for indepenent investigation into tragedy.

Netanyahu visits Meron injured in Rambam hospital

"One of the parents told me something that sums all this up: The Jewish People has one collective heart."

Meretz MK's conclusion on Meron tragedy: Get rid of Netanyahu

"This is why we need to get rid of Netanyahu & keep the haredim out of government," concludes MK Yair Golan.

Gantz refuses another offer of rotation from Netanyahu

As Blue and White chairman rejects every proposal to be in a coalition with Netanyahu, Bennett is expected to decide where he is headed.

Netanyahu donates blood following Meron disaster

PM Netanyahu: I will do everything, the Israeli government will do everything, to help the families of those who perished.

Anonymous poll: What if Netanyahu, Bennett ran together for PM?

Poll of unknown origin presents scenario in which Bennett and Netanyahu run together in direct election like US president and vice president

Gantz: I was offered to be first in a rotation with Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman: I was offered to be the first in a rotation agreement with Netanyahu, but it's impossible to trust him.

Netanyahu relents, agrees to appoint Gantz Justice Minister

After attempting to force through Likud MK as new Justice Minister, Netanyahu accedes to Blue and White, agrees to appoint Benny Gantz.

Senior legal official: Netanyahu attacking democracy

Likud officials say PM made a "serious mistake" in attempting to make Ofir Akunis Justice Minister in an 'illegal vote.'

Netanyahu asks Supreme Court for 48-hour extension

PM insists vote to make Ofir Akunis Justice Minister was lawful, but asks for extension for deadline to make appointment.

Cabinet meeting devolves into screaming match

A-G tells Netanyahu attempt to appoint Justice Minister who is not approved by Gantz is illegal under coalition agreement.

Senior Settlement Leader: 'Netanyahu is no right-winger'

Founder of the Yesha settlement council blasts Prime Minister Netanyahu, endorses Bennett as PM.

Report: PM tried to approve operation behind ministers' backs

Netanyahu and Gantz tried to approve operational activity behind backs of ministers. At the last minute the PM convened a limited forum.

Report: Netanyahu offered Gantz to serve as PM first

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Benny Gantz about new government, with Gantz serving as PM first for one year, followed by Netanyahu.

Donor urges PM to run for president, give up on premiership

Australian Jewish businessman Joseph Gutnick, who helped finance Netanyahu's 1996 campaign, urges PM to run for president.

'Death to Bibi': Samaria man calls for PM's death over lockdowns

'Bibi is our worst enemy, he must be murdered.' Samaria man charged with incitement after calling for PM's assassination over COVID policies

Netanyahu: Israel will move to renewable energy by 2050

Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu participated in the Leaders Summit on Climate Hosted by US President Joe Biden

'We asked Netanyahu to serve as a mediator with Russia'

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel: We asked Netanyahu to be involved as mediator because he has good relations with both Putin and Zelensky.

Barkat: If Netanyahu steps down, I will run for Prime Minister

MK Nir Barkat says that if Netanyahu steps aside, he will seek to replace him.

'The Prime Minister needs urgent hospitalization'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz criticizes Netanyahu as "hysterical", says he "has not uttered a single word of truth in recent years".

Netanyahu: Bennett is deceiving the public

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to statement by Yamina chairman, accuses Bennett of seeking to become PM in a left-wing government.

Netanyahu seeks Mansour Abbas' support again

PM speaks with leaders of United Arab List, Meretz, Labor, and Blue and White about holding direct elections for prime minister.