Benjamin Netanyahu

Channel 12 News poll: 32% prefer Netanyahu, 28% for Bennett

Poll published in Meet the Press shows 32% prefer Netanyahu as PM, 28% prefer Yamina Chairman and former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

A-G to Netanyahu: These are your conflicts of interest

Attorney General instructs PM to transfer authority related to Justice Ministry and police appointments to another minister.

'An important day that encourages us'

PM visits Sheba hospital for the beginning of clinical trials for Israel's coronavirus vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel.'

Netanyahu to ministers: Stop tweeting during cabinet meeting

PM Netanyahu angry after Finance Minister Katz tweets during Coronavirus Cabinet meeting.

PM: We made a difficult but justified decision

Prime Minister says decision to implement a second lockdown was justified, exit must be done carefully.

Netanyahu: Whoever attacks us will be destroyed

Prime Minister tours large-scale 'Lethal Arrow' IDF exercise.

Yoaz Hendel: If we go to elections Netanyahu won't survive as PM

Netanyahu could leave politics with a real legacy behind him - or he could go to elections and go down in disgrace.

Gantz accuses: PM's conduct is a crime against State & citizens

According to Gantz, "continuing like this without a budget will cause more damage than elections would."

Netanyahu's revenge? Key settlement figures not invited to event

The event is to be held today in Ariel, attended by the PM & US Ambassador to Israel, as well as settlement council heads - all except two.

Poll: Bennett preferred over Netanyahu for PM

New poll finds 31% of Israelis support Bennett for prime minister compared to 28% for Netanyahu.

Secretary in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with coronavirus

Employee working in Prime Minister's Office infected with the coronavirus. Netanyahu and staff may be required to go into quarantine.

Netanyahu: We must not reopen Israel too fast

Prime Minister insists on 'gradual, responsible' exit from lockdown, pushes for harsher fines for Israelis who violate restrictions.

Likud to Yamina: Don't try to gain at the expense of the disease

Likud blasts Yamina following its statement regarding a plan that would see Ya’alon temporarily serving as Prime Minister.

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

Netanyahu: Heavy fines for schools that open without permission

PM to ask Coronavirus Cabinet to increase fines for health rules violations. 'I am targeting the disease, not people.'

Netanyahu to propose new lockdown exit policy

Meeting on lockdown exit strategy ends without a decision after PM rejects Health Ministry plan as too long.

Netanyahu: We made peace because we are strong

Prime minister says Abraham Accords will bring economic benefits to Israel. 'Peace does not come from 'withdrawing to indefensible borders.'

Senior Likud Official: 'We're heading to new elections in March'

As Netanyahu, Gantz trade blame for ongoing budget battle, senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva that new elections are an inevitability.

Netanyahu: Only in Israel does opposition not help fight COVID

PM accuses opposition leaders of using coronavirus crisis for political gain instead of helping to defeat the virus.

Netanyahu: Bennett should decide if he's right-wing or not

Prime Minister Netanyahu: I never do well in polls, I do well in elections.

Netanyahu: It is more difficult for the haredim

Prime minister notes greater population density among haredi sector, calls for cooperation in bringing coronavirus numbers down.

PM: Follow the rules and we'll remove your towns from 'red' list

Netanyahu says lockdown "worked quickly", calls on haredi residents of 'red cities' to comply with health directives.

Watch live: 4th Christian media Summit

Join the annual event of the Israeli Government Press Office featuring President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu, Amb. David Friedman and more.

Netanyahu urges haredi public to follow lockdown restrictions

'This time we'll end lockdown gradually,' says PM as some lockdown restrictions lifted. 'Follow the rules and your towns will become 'green'

Nine protesters arrested in Jerusalem

Police arrest three protesters who violated public order and attacked police during march in the streets of Jerusalem.

Poll: Likud 28, Yamina 21

54% of Israelis say Netanyahu needs to resign, with 28% of Likud voters backing call on PM to step down, new poll shows.

Yossi Dagan: Happy day for Samaria

The Supreme Planning Council of the Civil Administration today approved the construction of about 1,000 new housing units in Samaria.

Netanyahu: If numbers go up we will tighten lockdown again

PM addresses easing of current lockdown, says exit must be gradual and gains from the lockdown must not be "wasted."

Health Ministry agrees to ease lockdown restrictions

Coronavirus Cabinet convened to discuss easing the current lockdown.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Lockdown a result of your failures

Former Defense Minister blasts prime minister for calling second lockdown a success, says lockdown could have been avoided.

PM: We will open the skies, bring more economic aid

Netanyahu releases video discussing success of the current lockdown, exit strategy.

Netanyahu, Gantz agree: Lockdown to be extended until Sunday

Lockdown to remain in effect until midnight on Sunday. Cabinet may decide to ease restrictions on Thursday if morbidity data improves.

Netanyahu: This is what Fake News looks like

Prime minister blasts Ynet for article on new armored vehicle to protect his wife. 'Left-wing media spills my wife's blood once again.'

Tibi: Between Bennett and Netanyahu, we choose Netanyahu

Joint List MK does not hesitate to say who he would choose between current PM, Yamina chairman.

'Bringing our brothers and sisters from Ethiopia home'

PM Netanyahu Submits for Cabinet Approval a Draft Decision to Bring 2,000 Members of the Falash Mura Community to Israel

Netanyahu speaks with UAE's Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed

The Israeli and UAE leaders spoke and called for "the further consolidation of peace in the Middle East"

Netanyahu:

'We'll reopen businesses and schools - gradually'

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to gradual reduction of lockdown restrictions, expresses guarded optimism over 'positive signs' of success.

Netanyahu to haredim: No dancing on Simchat Torah

PM delivers message to haredi community ahead of Simchat Torah holiday. 'There is no herd immunity It's a death sentence for thousands.'

Netanyahu holds Zoom meeting with local council heads

PM orders immediate evaluation of the possibility of giving local councils authority to act to cut chain of coronavirus infection.

Likud: We're used to the left-wing media inflating Bennett

Likud dismisses new Channel 12 News poll, says it is an attempt to harm Netanyahu.

PM Netanyahu: Chevron will operate Israel's gas reserves

'This will bring in billions of shekels to Israel's economy.' Netanyahu touts Chevron's decision to operate Israel's gas reserves.

Pro-Israel Evangelist John Hagee diagnosed with COVID-19

Netanyahu: 'Israel has no better friend.' Christians United for Israel founder John Hagee asks for prayers after being diagnosed with COVID.

Lockdown will continue, relief to be discussed next week

Accurate data that would support a decision to ease the lockdown will only be available in a week, ministers told.

Netanyahu: No easing of lockdown until next Monday

Prime Minister announces he has no intention to make changes to current lockdown until next week after more information is available.

Netanyahu: Don't jump to conclusions on Minister Gamliel

Prime Minister asks others to wait for result of investigation after minister accused of breaking rules. 'We'll get full picture soon.'

Turkey outraged over construction in Judea and Samaria

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Netanyahu's decision to approve new construction in "settlements" proves Israel still planning annexation.

'No one believes the gov't because they've zigzagged so much'

Newsweek columnist says that while protests shouldn't be happening, there's no justification for not allowing them to take place.

Netanyahu: Decision on lockdown will be made this Thursday

Prime Minister says Coronavirus Cabinet will decide Thursday whether to reduce - or expand - the ongoing lockdown.

Cracks in the Coalition:

Blue & White MK: We're thinking about dissolving the government

Coalition MK who joined anti-government protests in Tel Aviv says some Blue and White lawmakers are plotting to unseat Netanyahu.

Imagine a different Netanyahu speech

Imagine that Bibi once again addresses the community of nations. This time, he takes a crown out from his bag of tricks.

'Netanyahu put his own interests above the virus'

Yamina chairman blasts Netanyahu, says he will not join government even if asked.

Netanyahu promises 5,400 housing units in Judea and Samaria

PM instructs that extensive construction be approved. About half of the apartments will be in Beitar Illit.

Netanyahu: If lockdown is not effective we'll tighten it

Death toll from coroanvirus rises to 1,600. PM: 'We're at war.'

Netanyahu to again offer coronavirus czar post to Prof. Barbash

PM will try to persuade Prof. Gabi Barbash to take the post again, even though he refused to do so in the past due to a dispute over powers.

Heated exchange between Netanyahu, Gantz in Corona Cabinet

Gantz: We're driving the public crazy. Netanyahu: Don't tell me what is or isn't crazy.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu is lying

Hezbollah leader says Netanyahu was lying when he said Hezbollah is storing missiles near the Beirut airport.

Netanyahu: We must all stand up to Iran

Read PM Netanyahu's full address to the United Nations. Regarding the Abraham Accords and Hezbollah activity in Lebanon.

Report: Netanyahu to reveal intelligence on Hezbollah

Political source says PM will reveal secret Hezbollah preparations in Lebanon in address to UN General Assembly.

Danon: Netanyahu will emphasize Iran in UN speech

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN says PM will emphasize sanctions on Iran, hopes for more peace deals with Arab states in UN speech.

Netanyahu reveals Hezbollah weapons depot near Beirut Airport

Israeli PM addresses 75th annual UN General Assembly via video address, calls on international community to act against Iran, Hezbollah.