Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

No elections:

Knesset approves bill to push off budget deadline

Final vote delays the deadline to pass the state budget by 120 days right before the Knesset would have been dissolved.

Fourth round of elections averted at last minute

PM Netanyahu announces Likud will vote in favor of bill to delay budget deadline by 120 days, ending fears of another snap election.

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'We may have additional peace deals in the near future'

US Secretary of State and Israeli Prime Minister give joint statement following their meeting in Jerusalem.

Pompeo and Netanyahu meet in Jerusalem

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Israel's Prime Minister during five-day tour of the Middle East.

'We must not go to elections right now'

Yossi Dagan: The worst thing for the State of Israel would be going to a fourth election in a year and a half.

Netanyahu:

'This is the time for unity - not new elections'

PM backs deal to avoid snap elections, blasts Blue and White for operating as 'government within the government.'

Netanyahu, another election will smash the faith we have left

Israeli society will not tolerate being dragged into another election.Opinion.

If it quacks like elections…

With government collapse looming, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is willing to compromise, but his No. 2 is holding him back. Opinion.

Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.

Hundreds demonstrate in support of Netanyahu

Left-wing activists temporarily evacuated from area in front of PM's residence to make room for right-wing demonstration.

Netanyahut to Gantz:

'Accept this compromise and we can prevent elections'

PM speaks to Alternate PM days before deadline to approve budget or face new elections.

Netanyahu to UAE Jews: I hope to visit you soon

Israeli Prime Minister holds ZOOM conversation with leaders of UAE Jewish community following peace deal.

Netanyahu: Great effort underway to avoid lockdown

Prof.Gamzu presents plan to impose a lockdown to Coronavirus Cabinet. The plan is meant to be implemented only if matters do not improve.

Conflict between Likud and Blue and White escalates

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says Netanyahu will do anything to remain prime minister, Likud says Ashkenazi is undermining Gantz.

Likud official: Govt. can't function like this

Official close to Netanyahu says Blue and White party actively preventing government from functioning, avoids making hard decisions.

Netanyahu: Response to arson terror the same as to rockets

PM tells leaders of southern communities Israel is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop launch of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

Former Defense Minister Bennett loses security protection

All other outgoing Defense Ministers receive five years' protection; Bennett gets just three months.

PM: Left-wing fake news on US-UAE arms deal

Following media claims that Israel has allowed the US to sell advanced weapons to the UAE, Netanyahu dismisses the reports as "fake news."

Netanyahu: US arms sales to UAE not part of peace deal

Prime Minister says Israel still opposed to sale of top-tier weapons, including F-35 stealth fighters, to UAE.

Ushering in a new era of peace

“Peace through withdrawal and weakness” is gone from the world. It has been replaced by a different concept: Genuine peace, peace for peace.

Rivlin praises Netanyahu for 'historic' UAE deal

President, Prime Minister of Israel meet at President's Residence to discuss normalization of relations with the UAE.

Netanyahu: We're working on flights over Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Regev visit Ben Gurion Airport, inspecting preparations for reopening of air travel.

Netanyahu:

'I wasn't bluffing on sovereignty'

'Right-wing criticism of me is absurd,' says Netanyahu. 'First they objected to settlement plan, now they complain that its suspended.'

Yesha Council chairman: Netanyahu must go

David Elhayani excoriates PM Netanyahu for suspending sovereignty. 'This is not the same prime minister. He has lost it.'

Shaked: We believe Trump, there will be no sovereignty

Former Justice Minister says her party will not be used as a political tool in the negotiations between Likud and Blue and White.

Shaked: I knew that sovereignty was nothing but an illusion

Former Justice Minister says she was not surprised by Netanyahu's decision to shelve the application of sovereignty.