Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Netanyahu answers questions: 'I prayed outside'

PM takes questions from citizens on Facebook, says if all Israelis obey health rules Israel will defeat the coronavirus.

PM: Israel must brace for 1,500 patients in serious condition

Prime Minister warns Israel could see doubling of number of coronavirus patients in serious condition in the coming days.

Netanyahu to chief rabbis: I appreciate your efforts

PM speaks with chief rabbis ahead of Yom Kippur. "Wear masks, maintain distance and pray in open area."

Nissenkorn blasts Netanyahu: He incites and divides

Justice Minister livid after Netanyahu says left-wing demonstrators protesting against are "anarchists" and "delusional".

Netanyahu: We're at the height of a war

Prime Minister issues statement ahead of announcement of more severe lockdown from tomorrow amid rising coronavirus cases and fatalities.

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PM approves large-scale construction in Judea & Samaria

Prime Minister seeks to convene Supreme Planning Council after Simchat Torah to approve construction of 5,000 housing units.

Report: Netanyahu brought dirty laundry to Washington

Washington Post report claims PM brought dirty laundry to be cleaned by the White House staff. Source close to Netanyahu denies.

PM to nation: Sharp rise in cases, situation is severe

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains need for stricter lockdown. "The decisions are difficult but there is no choice."

PM Netanyahu:

'There will be a general lockdown - better to start now'

DM Gantz demands end to 'disproportionate' focus on demonstrations as PM Netanyahu pushes for harsher lockdown.

Netanyahu pushing for immediate imposition of tighter lockdown

Flights abroad to be banned? PM expected to push for closure of much of Israeli economy, warning of national health 'emergency'.

Netanyahu advisers fined for violating isolation

Two of PM's advisers fined for violating isolation requirements imposed on them upon their return from Washington.

Netanyahu to demonstrators: This farce must end

PM says rules for demonstrations should not be different than for prayers or other gatherings if the rules are to be obeyed.

Netanyahu speaks with Bahrain crown prince

Prime Minister speaks with heir to throne of Bahrain 1 week after signing of peace deal between the two nations.

'The people won't accept closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'

Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau warns Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israelis will not obey orders to close synagogues during Yom Kippur.

PM leaves Cabinet meeting for 'call of national importance'

Last time PM Netanyahu left a Cabinet meeting for a 'matter of national importance,' a peace agreement with the UAE was announced.

PM: Don't come to us with complaints if you break the rules

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Coronavirus Cabinet will discuss possibility of implementing harsher restrictions tomorrow.

Does Netanyahu deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?

Middle East expert Dr. Emmanuel Navon says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "definitely" deserves to be nominated for the prize

Why did an Italian MP nominate Netanyahu for the Nobel Prize?

MP Paolo Grimoldi tells i24NEWs why he nominated Israel's prime minister for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.

Netanyahu: The lockdown is becoming a joke

PM scolds Coronavirus Czar: 'Did we imprison people in their homes for no benefit? What will we tell the citizens afterwards?'

Netanyahu:

'We need this lockdown'

Prime Minister says government may need to impose stricter limitations during lockdown. 'I won't hesitate to make restrictions tougher.'

Watch: Netanyahu's special holiday message to Jews worldwide

Israeli Prime Minister touts new peace treaties with Bahrain and UAE in special holiday message to Jews around the world.

Netanyahu considering imposing even harsher lockdown

PM consults with Coronavirus Czar and top health officials as he considers imposing even greater restrictions in upcoming lockdown.

Shana Tova from PM Netanyahu and Israeli pop star Noa Kirel

Prime Minister teams up with pop star Noa Kirel in video calling on children to obey the coronavirus guidelines 'for a happy new year.'

On the floor of the plane: Binyamin Netanyahu

Photo from flight back to Israel shows PM sleeping on a mattress placed on the floor of the plane, with an open book next to his head.

Italian lawmaker nominates Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize

Netanyahu receives nomination for Nobel Peace Prize for signing peace deal with UAE and Bahrain, cultivating ties with Saudi Arabia.

Netanyahu leaves US:

'I'm coming home to fight terrorism'

PM leaves Washington amid escalation with Gaza. 'I'm not surprised the terrorists attacked during signing of historic peace deal'

'I have devoted my life to ensure the future of Israel'

PM Netanyahu's full speech at the White House signing ceremony for peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Historic day:

Watch: Signing of the Abraham Accords

Israel enters into peace agreement with Gulf states UAE and Bahrain in historic ceremony at the White House.'

History in the making

Trump: Other countries want to make peace with Israel

US President meets PM Netanyahu at the White House shortly before signing of historic peace agreement with UAE, Bahrain.

Netanyahu considering closing schools tomorrow

PM holds consultations from Washington after Coronavirus Czar asks to close educational institutions beginning tomorrow instead of Friday.

Netanyahu did not have authority to sign UAE deal

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi forced to step in over legal hurdle to signing of Abraham Accords in Washington today.

'Netanyahu corrected relations with Arab countries'

Former Minister Dr. Yossi Beilin welcomes peace agreements with Gulf states and rejects assertions that the left is bitter over them.

Masks will not be mandatory at White House ceremony

Senior US official: The ceremony will take place on an open lawn and we will maintain as much distance as possible.

Netanyahu sets sights on override clause

To restore “mu-wazana,” (“balance”), the rest of the Gulf States & other Arab countries will wish to follow Abu Dhabi’s lead. Opinion.

Netanyahu takes off for Washington

PM and his family making their way to Washington, DC, for signing ceremony of the peace agreements between Israel and the UAE.

'I am going to bring peace for peace - peace through strength'

Prime Minister prepares for departure to US for historic Abraham Accords, vows to bring 'peace for peace'.

Holiday Closure:

Government approves three-week national lockdown

Lockdown to begin Friday afternoon, will last for three weeks instead of two, government decides, following hours of deliberations.

Netanyahu: UAE, Bahrain agreements mark dawn of new era

PM says Israel achieved two peace deals in a single month as he prepares to leave for Washington to sign Abraham Accords.

Netanyahu and his family retract request for private jet

Following criticism, Netanyahu and his wife drop request for private jet to Washington for signing of deal with UAE.

Israeli TV networks won't send reporters to Washington

Israel’s main television channels will not send reporters to cover signing of UAE agreement due to PM's decision to fly on private jet.

Netanyahu: Hospitals are waving a red flag

Prime Minister proposes declaring a 2-week lockdown while other ministers insist on holding only nightly curfews.

'Netanyahu has abandoned the Likud's positions; he must go'

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani accuses the prime minister of acting according to President Trump's interests instead of Israel's.

Netanyahu apologizes: 'They turned him into a terrorist'

Prime Minister relates to revelations about investigator against him and apologizes to family of Israeli Arab killed by police fire.

'We didn't single out haredi or Arab towns for restrictions'

Netanyahu denies Arab or haredi towns were singled out for designation as 'red' cities, says serious measures needed to contain pandemic.

Lockdowns Cancelled?

PM to back curfews, school closures in place of lockdown

Following backlash from haredi leaders, Netanyahu cancels plans to impose full lockdown on dozens of towns.

PM in talks to nix lockdown on haredi cities

Prime Minister's Office considering alternatives to full lockdown on haredi towns, is working with haredi mayors to reach deal.

Haredi Mayors vs PM:

'The haredi public won't forget this'

'We won't forget who signed the order, over and over again, to turn us into the enemies of the people.' Haredi mayors blast PM over lockdown

'Fascinating to find out who's behind this campaign of lies'

After yet another article accusing Netanyahu of trading F-35s for normalization with the UAE, Likud & PM deny allegations.

Report: Netanyahu supported sale of F-35s to UAE

Officials say PM Netanyahu privately went along with Trump administration's plan to sell advanced weapons to the United Arab Emirates.

Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plans

Senior PA official claims that Netanyahu doesn't seek peace.

Netanyahu's secret meeting in Abu Dhabi

Two years ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly traveled to the UAE for a meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Netanyahu: The start of a new era

PM Netanyahu addresses nation following first ever commercial flight between Israel and the UAE. 'I have worked for this day for 25 years.'

PM speaks to captain of first Israel-UAE flight

'You are now about to open the door to a different kind of peace – peace with investments, peace with tourism, peace with very many fruits'

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'A new era is commencing today'

'Israel showed it is ready to make peace, PA got a very gracious offer,' says Kushner in joint statement with Netanyahu and Robert O'Brien.

'Netanyahu did not implement my plan because he is afraid of me'

Yamina chairman: People are suffering from anxiety because this entire government puts personal matters at the top of their priorities.

'We will exhaust all processes'

Prime Minister regrets Supreme Court's decision to demolish the community. Justice Minister will request another hearing.

Netanyahu to Court: I will stay out of senior law appointments

Movement for Quality Government says PM under indictment must not be allowed to appoint judges or heads of sensitive police units.

Netanyahu vows 'forceful' response if Hezbollah attacks

After terrorists in Lebanon opened fire on IDF forces prompting IDF to respond with strikes, PM vows to respond 'forcefully' to new attacks.

Yesha Council Outraged:

Netanyahu freezing construction in Judea and Samaria

Construction planning committee not convened in half a year, effectively freezing new construction in Judea and Samaria.