Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump: Netanyahu disappointed me - but overall I liked him

Former president addresses possible 2024 run and discusses whether he would support Netanyahu in this year's election.

Gantz:

We're doing everything to prevent a Netanyahu government

Defense Minister says he prefers holding new elections to allowing Netanyahu to form an alternative govt. in the current Knesset.

Senior Likud officials:

Netanyahu sees some Likud MKs as a burden

'In a ten-second interview, MK Amsalem destroyed six months of campaigns,' Likud officials say.

Netanyahu summoned to testify before Meron commission of inquiry

Former PM to testify before commission of inquiry into Israel's worst civilian disaster on July 20.

Biden to meet with Netanyahu during next month's visit

US President's three days in Israel will feature meetings with Lapid, Bennett, and Netanyahu, the leader of the opposition.

It's time for a working political system in the Start-Up Nation

Start-up Nation has transformed the Middle East and contributed so many positive things to the world. How about stability at home?. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: This isn't the time for elections, I'll compromise

Opposition leader willing to give up Justice Ministry, right of veto on legal matters, in order to form alternative gov't, avoid elections.

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu continues to work to form alternative government'

MK Ahmed Tibi: Ra'am has not learned its lesson and is interested in being part of the next coalition.

Government collapse

Bennett to vote against anti-Netanyahu bill

PM says 'citizens should decide whether price of having a PM under indictment is worth it.'

Watch: Bennett advisor hints anti-Netanyahu bill to proceed

MK Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party says such a measure would be struck down as soon as the Right regains control.

Gantz refuses Netanyahu's offer to serve as PM in new government

Defense Minister, Justice Minister rule out new government with Netanyahu.

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Leaders of opposition: Insist on alternative government

Leaders of parties in the opposition urging Likud chairman to work hard to prevent elections and form a government in the current Knesset.

Poll: 36 seats for Likud, 60 for Netanyahu bloc

Poll finds Netanyahu becoming prime minister again if Yamina joins the Likud-led bloc.

Government collapse

Netanyahu trying to form alternative government

Opposition Leader working to form new government in outgoing Knesset, to prevent Yair Lapid from becoming interim prime minister.

Top Party Official:

Yamina not ruling out joining Netanyahu government

CEO of Yamina says party not interested in 'personal politics', won't rule out forming government with Netanyahu.

Netanyahu:

'I will return Israel to its former glory'

The former premier vowed to restore Israel's national pride and usher in more peace deals with neighboring states.

"Failed government"

Netanyahu: Great news for the State of Israel

Opposition leader reacts with joy to dissolution of the government, vows to form a right-wing, national government.

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Defense Minister asked about possibility of government with Netanyahu but refuses to answer.

Netanyahu:

'Orbach is also worried, I hope he does something'

Former PM to Nir Orbach: You were right when you said the experiment failed, but this failure endangers our future.

Yesh Atid MK:

'Time for Netanyahu to leave politics'

MK Ram Ben-Barak criticizes Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan who called Netanyahu a "malignant disease."

Shaked pressuring Bennett: Agree to right-wing government

If his government disintegrates, Bennett will consider joining a right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Meretz MK calls Netanyahu a "malignant disease"

Likud demands Bennett, Lapid condemn 'wild incitement' by MK Yair Golan.

Revenge? Lightning-quick anti-Netanyahu legislation

Foreign Min. Lapid, Justice Min. Sa'ar, aim to pass anti-Netanyahu bill - with the aid of the Joint Arab List.

Poll: Netanyahu bloc at 60 seats, Sa'ar out

New survey again shows no side with enough strength to form a coalition, majority of Israelis oppose having Arab parties in govt.

Netanyahu V. Olmert trial opens

Netanyahu family is suing former PM Olmert for defamation after Olmert said Netanyahus are "mentally ill."

Poll reveals Israelis' thoughts on the Bennett-led government

Many did not even expect this government to last into its first year but poll results are daunting at best.

"Silman, you're fantastic!"

Netanyahu praises MK who prevented Kahana's reappointment

Appointment of Dep. Min. Kahana to position of minister ties in vote and fails, Yamina expected to remove MK Silman from Knesset role.

Coalition Crisis Boiling Over:

Right attacks gov't on failed law: 'Bennett experiment is over'

Opposition members are clamoring for the Bennett-Lapid government to step down following tonight's failed vote.

Politicians respond to Bennett's 'poison machine' claim

'Bennett is encouraging a civil war, 'silent majority' will barely give him enough votes to pass the electoral threshold,' MK Smotrich says.

Liberman vows:

'I will not sit with Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and the Joint List'

Finance Minister claims: The Joint List acts in the interest of the Palestinians, unlike Mansour Abbas.

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Pro-Israel motivational speaker

Former PM meets with motivational speaker who has inspirational story and loves the State of Israel.

Report:

Justice Minister in talks to form Netanyahu-led government

New Hope chief and former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly in negotiations with Netanyahu confidant with goal of forming new coalition

Court rejects prosecution request to amend Netanyahu indictment

Opposition Leader Netanyahu scores win in Case 4000 trial, as court rejects prosecution's bid to alter indictment.

Netanyahu: Prices skyrocket and the govt. does nothing

Former PM says cost of living rose more in 1 year of current government than in 7 years of his governments.

Abbas spokesman:

'East Jerusalem will remain the eternal capital of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman rejects remarks of Bennett who said that "Jerusalem is a unified city."

Haredi parties threaten - and Netanyahu changes his instruction

Haredi parties clarify to MK Netanyahu that freedom to vote in favor of 'Plastic Bags Law' will be seen as instruction for future votes.

Likud rebellion underway over IDF bill?

Some members of the Likud have vowed to support Bennett's bill which would subsidize studies for IDF vets despite Netanyahu's opposition.

Netanyahu: Bennett, Lapid, get rid of the Zoabis

Opposition leader says the fact that govt. needs Likud votes to provide scholarships to discharged soldiers proves its failure.

Sources close to Shaked:

'No new budgets were promised to Rinawie Zoabi'

Sources close to Interior Minister reject Netanyahu's criticism: Fake news produced in the most venomous propaganda machine.

Netanyahu:

'Bennett and Lapid pay hundreds of millions to haters of Israel'

Former PM blasts government amid reports that it plans to release budget for Arab sector.

Poll: Netanyahu bloc at 60 seats, Meretz out

New poll finds if elections were held today, Religious Zionism party would grow, Meretz wouldn't make it into the Knesset.

'Govt in current Knesset'

Likud MK to challenge Netanyahu?

MK Yuli Edelstein, former Knesset Speaker, says it's 'possible to form a good and stable government, even in the current Knesset.'

Netanyahu knew Meretz MK was leaving coalition before Bennett

MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi's resignation gives the opposition an absolute majority.

Opposition MKs fear Likud defection to Bennett government

Lawmakers backing Netanyahu fear Likud MK may bolt Opposition, restoring Bennett government's majority in exchange for senior position.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Your compatriots are 'jumping ship'

While the Right staunchly defended the Nationality Law, Netanyahu derided Bennett, saying he was 'gambling' with Israel's future.

Likud MK: Netanyahu said he wants Shaked in the Likud

Netanyahu pushing for Shaked's inclusion on next Likud slate - but senior party officials are pushing back, says MK David Bitan.

Women hide Israeli flags, Netanyahu: Enough is enough

Former PM responds to footage showing young Israeli women hiding Israeli flags before driving by violent Palestinian Arab demonstration.

Ra'am MK:

'I was invited by Netanyahu to the PM's official residence'

MK Waleed Taha reveals details about the contacts Ra'am had with Netanyahu on the formation of a government.

Netanyahu:

'A government dependent on terror supporters can't fight terror'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu blasts coalition members who condemned IDF soldiers for Al Jazeera journalist's death.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu also waited for the decisions of the Shura Council'

Likud blasts government for waiting for the Islamic Movement to know its future. MK Abbas responds: Netanyahu also waited for us.

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.