Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu's lawyers: Dismiss the indictment

PM's attorneys submit 200 pages with what they say is proof that Netanyahu was targeted in advance by investigators.

Radical left activist: Hope Netanyahu dies

Radical left anti-government activist Libi Raz posted an inflammatory Facebook message calling for the murder of PM Netanyahu.

PM warns that coronavirus restrictions may be reimposed

'Israel is in a good situation compared to European countries,' says Netanyahu, but warns pandemic could easily spiral out of control.

Watch: Netanyahu at the beach, hours before assassination

PM Netanyahu recorded by 9-year-old child just hours prior to assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist Muhsin Fahrizadeh.

Netanyahu: 'Nobel Prize nomination is a great honor'

Watch: UAE reporter asks Prime Minister Netanyahu for his reaction to being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

'Netanyahu's an expert in fabricating history'

Uzi Baruch, CEO and editor-in-chief of Arutz Sheva, following Likud attack on Yamina: 'Likud forgets that voters also have a memory.'

Netanyahu to women: Don't suffer in silence

PM and his wife visit shelter for female victims of domestic violence, vow action against the phenomenon.

Likud & Yamina clash yet again

Naftali Bennett blames Netanyahu for breaking up right-wing bloc; Likud accuses Bennett of allying with Yesh Atid.

Israel appears headed to 4th election in little over a year

The Likud's Michael Kleiner & Meretz's Uri Zaki clash over whether a 4th election is inevitable, Bennett's chances of unseating Netanyahu.

Report: Netanyahu to make historic visit to Bahrain next week

Prime Minister to meet with Crown Prince of Bahrain in Manama next week, in first state visit to Bahrain. Visit to UAE also planned.

Watch: Netanyahu speaks with Jonathan Pollard

Netanyahu spoke last night with Jonathan Pollard and wife Esther in warm and moving conversation, after restrictions on Pollard were ended.

Evidence phase of Netanyahu trial postponed to February

Court exempts defendants from attending December hearing on Netanyahu trial, pushes back evidentiary phase until February.

Netanyahu nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize laureate instrumental in peace deal between UK and Ireland recommends Israeli Prime Minister receive Nobel Prize.

Netanyahu to visit Bahrain

Israeli PM speaks with Crown Prince of Bahrain, announces plans for visit to the Gulf Arab state.

Barak: Netanyahu will try to run for President to evade trial

Former Prime Minister: Netanyahu is only concerned with rescuing himself from his trial.

Cabinet confrontation: Gantz furious with Netanyahu

Defense Minister demands to know why PM held 3-hour Cabinet meeting only to make the decisions himself.

WATCH: Netanyahu meets senior Saudi leaders in Riyadh

Israeli officials confirmed reports that Netanyahu, Mossad chief travelled to Saudi capital for meeting with Crown Prince & Mike Pompeo.

Will Saudis join accords? 'More when than if'

US Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs refrains from disclosing details re Saudis, but says 'more will join accords'.

Gantz brands leak of secret flight 'irresponsible move'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz attacks leak on Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to Saudi Arabia: 'Israeli citizens should be disturbed.'

Report:

Netanyahu discussed normalization with Saudi Crown Prince

Senior Saudi official says Israeli PM and Saudi Crown Prince discussed normalization but did not reach any agreement in last night's meeting

Netanyahu secretly visited Saudi Arabia

Israeli Prime Minister and Mossad chief visited Saudi Arabia with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Benny Gantz:

'We didn't join this government to serve Netanyahu'

Defense Minister Gantz launches into scathing criticism of Netanyahu, says government is barely functioning due to PM's legal woes.

'Ben-Gurion' to Netanyahu: If the Negev falls, Tel Aviv falls

'85,000 illegal buildings in the Negev wasn't part of Ben-Gurion's vision.' Activists protest Bedouin land grabs in southern Israel.

Netanyahu: Everyone who wants coronavirus vaccine will get it

Israel signs new deal to bring millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine. Three separate vaccines to be imported in near future.

Netanyahu's message to Biden: No return to original Iran deal

PM urges US not to return to Iran nuclear deal as it was originally negotiated, calls to continue 'unwavering' policy vis-a-vis Iran

Netanyahu 'hopes to see Pollard in Israel soon'

Israeli officials welcome news of Pollard's terminated restrictions. Bennett: 'Waiting for you, Jonathan.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy

Two bowel polyps found during Netanyahu's colonoscopy. 'The Prime Minister is in excellent health and he has returned to his duties.'

Netanyahu & Pompeo summarize 'intimate productive conversation'

Read the full transcript of the statements of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US Sec of State Pompeo at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem

Watch: Protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Sadi Ben Sheetrit, one of the leaders of the protests outside PM's residence, documented comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader.

Netanyahu: This is the beginning of the end of the coronavirus

PM delivers optimistic message to the nation following deals to secure millions of doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

Netanyahu, Rivlin congratulate President-elect Biden

Israeli President and Prime Minister speak to US President-elect Joe Biden, discuss strong US-Israel relationship.

Shaked: Netanyahu is putting politics above all

Shaked: 'Millions paid terrible price for shocking COVID management, now Netanyahu once again puts politics 1st, chooses to attack Bennett.'

Netanyahu attacks Bennett: Don't know if he's left or right

PM says question of whether Gantz will be the next prime minister depends on Blue and White's actions.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Do not fall into illusions, government should go'

MK Naftali Bennett unmoved by Netanyahu remarks about obtaining vaccines. 'Government should go home. It led Israel to terrible situation.'

Watch: Netanyahu struggles not to say 'President Biden'

PM avoids calling Joe Biden 'president' when asked about relations with incoming US administration at press conference.

Netanyahu: We will also buy vaccines from Russia

PM says he spoke with Vladimir Putin about purchasing Russian vaccine in addition to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines.

Netanyahu: We will get vaccines from as many sources as possible

PM praises announcement that Moderna coronavirus vaccine has 94.5% success rate.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Why are you lying about vaccine

Yesh Atid leader says PM is lying about arrival of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in January.

Austrian Chancellor speaks to Netanyahu about COVID-19

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he and Israeli PM "had a good call" on how to best cope with second wave of COVID-19.

PM to Hamas: Don't try us

Prime Minister says Gaza terrorists will pay 'heavy, very heavy' price if rocket fire continues.

'Netanyahu's personal attacks do not hurt me'

Yamina chairman responds to recordings in which Netanyahu was heard calling him “a little dog”.

Recording reveals:

Netanyahu called Bennett 'little dog'

Recordings, taken during interrogation of state witness Nir Hefetz from personal mobile device, reveal conversation about Yamina Chairman.

Obama: Netanyahu justifies almost anything to stay in power

Former President details his relationship with Netanyahu in new memoir quoted by Jewish Inisder: Netanyahu is smart and canny but also tough

Israel signs deal for 8 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

'This is a great day for Israel.' PM, Health Minister tout deal with Pfizer securing millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine for Israel.

Netanyahu: The friendship with Bulgaria is blossoming

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva in Jerusalem.

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in January

PM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world.

Donald Trump: Our friend in the White House

Trump has done a great deal for us and will go down in history as the most Israel-friendly president in the history of America. Op Ed

Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?

With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on Netanyahu

Attorney General Mandelblit says his position on Netanyahu's conflicts of interests is binding on the prime minister.

Israel and countries of the world join forces to fight Covid-19

PM Netanyahu participated in video conference of world leaders hosted by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

PM:

'I don't see Republicans or Democrats, just Israel's interests'

Netanyahu pushes back on accusations he sided with GOP, hurting Israel's ties with Democrats. 'I've strengthened ties with both parties.'

Netanyahu: An important day in the fight against the coronavirus

PM hails announcement of success of Pfizer COVI-19 vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel. The train is leaving the tunnel.'

Prime Minister, Health Minister visit airport COVID-19 lab

PM: 'We moved from 1st to 2nd stage in lockdown exit plan, but if there's no improvement in indices, we won't enter third stage.'

Netanyahu gets haircut: 'Let's go strengthen small business.'

PM photographed getting haircut in Givatayim: 'Don't leave any edges.'

PM announces establishment of new Gaza envelope community

Netanyahu updates Cabinet on efforts to emerge from lockdown, intention to build new community in Gaza periphery.

Netanyahu: I have a long history with Joe Biden

PM at Cabinet meeting congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden, thanks president Trump for his friendship towards Israel.

Netanyahu congratulates Biden

"Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel."

Netanyahu delays congratulating Biden

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid blasts Netanyahu, Gantz, and Ashkenazi on 'cowardice'.