Benjamin Netanyahu

'I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty'

Yamina chairman on why he didn't join the government: Netanyahu didn't want us there, he never made an offer.

PM to German FM: Stop funding anti-Israel organizations

Prime Minister meets German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, discuss issues ranging from applying sovereignty to confronting Iran.

'Gantz, Netanyahu, how dare you give a tailwind to terrorism'

MK Matan Kahana criticizes Prime Minister, Alternate Prime Minister for suspending order stopping PA banks from transferring terrorist funds

'Netanyahu promised clusters, not isolated communities'

Karnei Shomron Mayor Yigal Lahav explains support for sovereignty plan, calls on settlement leaders to speak with one voice.

Efrat Mayor:

'Negotiations with US over sovereignty are not over'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi explains his support for government's efforts to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samria.

Netanyahu: Wild attack on Yehuda Glick

PM Netanyahu expresses regret over death of autistic Arab man, says killing does not justify attack on former MK.

Bennett: Restore order stopping payments to murderers

Former DM condemns decision by Benny Gantz to repeal order against terrorists' bank accounts. 'Restore order and prevent the next murder.'

'Netanyahu is the leader of the Likud, not the right'

Former Justice Minister criticizes PM: The Trump plan was put together by Netanyahu, we cannot agree to a Palestinian state.

Bennett cancels meeting with Netanyahu

Report: PM tried to organize meeting with Yamina chairman, who cancelled following insulting statement from Likud.

PM: Any educational institution with COVID-19 case will close

Education Ministry rejects call to close all educational institutions as coronavirus crisis continues.

Dagan: Netanyahu not doing us any favors

Samaria Council chairman criticizes PM following meeting with him. 'He is bringing in a terror state under the guise of sovereignty.'

'There will be no sovereignty in July'

Head of Beit El Local Council expresses hope that Israel will apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria before US presidential election.

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Why don't you deduct PA's payments to terrorists?'

Former defense minister slams PM Netanyahu after Israel stops deducting funds equal to salaries the PA pays to terrorists.

Will PM go into isolation? PMO employee has COVID-19

Investigation to determine if employee met with Prime Minister Netanyahu recently and if Netanyahu needs to self-isolate for third time.

Netanyahu: We will not put sensors in children

PM at Likud faction meeting slams 'delusional' conspiracy theories over government's response to increase in coronavirus cases.

No new residence for Alternate Prime Minister

Netanyahu's alternative residence in the second part of the rotation will be in Caesarea or in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Palestinians in Jordan Valley won’t get citizenship

Netanyahu rejects criticism from the right that he folded on the issue of a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu offers Brazil help with coronavirus outbreak

PM speaks with Brazilian President Bolsonaro, offers cooperation with Brazilian industries, access to Israeli experts in fighting COVID-19.

PM writes letter in Torah in memory of Amit Ben Yigal

Prime Minister visits family of soldier who was killed in a block-throwing attack two weeks ago.

Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM

Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future investigation.

European leaders urge Netanyahu: Don't apply sovereignty

Leaders of major European countries sent personal letters to Netanyahu, urge him not to promote sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'Netanyahu harming the law enforcement system'

Senior police officials livid over Netanyahu's attack on the law enforcement system.

Ukrainian president: Israel a model in coronavirus fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government.

State witness in Netanyahu case summoned for clarification

Shlomo Filber, state witness in Case 4000, was summoned by the police last month to confirm a note was written by him.

'Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system'

"A day on which the Israeli Prime Minister sits on the defendant’s bench is a sad day for the State of Israel," says MK Matan Kahana.

Gantz: I have full confidence in the legal system

Gantz comments on Netanyahu's trial: He is presumed innocent, I'm sure he will receive a fair trial.

Attorney General: We will continue to act fearlessly

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit responds to PM Netanyahu's criticism of the legal system.

Caroline Glick: The biggest show trial in history

"Operation to frame Flynn began around same time as Israel's pro-Obama bureaucratic state began framing Netanyahu."

'A Palestinian state is dangerous to Israel'

MK Gideon Sa'ar on not being appointed a minister: I was not surprised. When there are no expectations, there are no disappointments.

Senate Democrats warn against sovereignty

19 Senate Democrats write letter to PM and Defense Minister, warn that sovereignty move would place Israel at risk.

Netanyahu responds to Khamenei

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responds to Iranian Supreme Leader's statement that Israel is a "cancerous growth".

Unprecedented: 'Netanyahu could easily end up in prison'

Legal affairs reporter Guy Peleg admits: 'It's no simple a matter to tell Netanyahu to resign and admit he's a criminal.'

'Why remove official protection from outgoing Defense Minister?'

Iran blames Bennett for cyber attack, Hezbollah features Bennett in video, but gov't decides Bennett doesn't need state protection.

'There will be no stoppage in construction in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu speaks at Jerusalem Day rally at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva.

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Don't promise us jobs, apply sovereignty'

Yamina chairman and former Defense Minister speaks at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, calls on PM to apply sovereignty as he promised.

Is Netanyahu putting Bennett's life at risk for revenge?

Ministerial committee headed by Netanyahu removes security from outgoing defense minister but not other previous defense ministers.

Netanyahu: I want more religious ministers in the government

PM says there are many religious ministers in the current government, hints he wants Yamina to join coalition.

Khamenei: Eliminating Zionists doesn't mean eliminating Jews

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Netanyahu: We aren’t against Jews, only against the "Zionist regime".

Netanyahu to Khamenei: Don't threaten us with a 'Final Solution'

PM responds to Iranian supreme leader's threatening message. 'Whoever threatens Israel will find itself in similar danger.'

Court: Netanyahu must attend opening of his trial

PM's request to be allowed not to attend opening hearing of his trial this Sunday is rejected by J'lem district court.

Netanyahu requests right to be absent from start of trial

PM's attorneys say no reason he has to attend 'technical debate' portion of trial next Sunday.

Biden adviser: He would keep disagreements with Israel private

Biden's senior policy adviser touts his relationship with Netanyahu: Biden believes in keeping differences between friends behind doors.

Netanyahu requests not to appear at first court hearing

The Prime Minister forwarded the request to the court through his lawyers.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

Netanyahu: Time to apply sovereignty

PM says new government was established 'by the will of Israel's citizens.'

Gideon Sa'ar will not be appointed a minister

Long-time Netanyahu rival in Likud to be kept out of the new government despite high position on Likud list.

'This is exactly what we ran away from'

Outgoing Transportation Minister criticizes invention of new ministries in new government.

Bennett: We are not bitter or vindictive

Yamina chairman addresses supporters following Netanyahu’s decision to keep Yamina out of the coalition.

Regev to serve as Transportation Minister

Regev to serve as Minister of Transportation and move to Foreign Ministry once rotation agreement goes into effect.

'Netanyahu's move will cause an earthquake on the Dichter scale'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu for not offering him a ministerial position.

Bennett: Netanyahu discarded sovereignty

Yamina leaders explain decision to sit in opposition. 'Netanyahu was threatened by the EU, PA, Gantz, and Ashkenazi. He surrendered.'

Knesset swearing-in postponed

Netanyahu, Gantz agree to postpone swearing-in of new government from tonight until Sunday.

Pompeo: Only Israel will decide on sovereignty

Secretary of State says he discussed the issue of sovereignty with Netanyahu and Gantz: They will have to find the way together.

Netanyahu announces: I formed government

PM writes letter to the Knesset Speaker and President announcing he has succeeded in forming a government.

Jewish Home leader Rafi Peretz meets with Netanyahu

Jewish Home leader meets PM in last-ditch effort to bring Yamina into the unity government.

Netanyahu to Bennett: This is the deal, there will be no changes

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks on phone with Yamina leader Bennett. No agreement reached.

'The haredim got more than 10 senior positions'

MK Shaked responds to Prime Minister after he attacked Yamina for not accepting his proposal and joining the coalition.

Official: Yariv Levin will be appointed Knesset Speaker

Likud approves nomination of Tourism Minister as Knesset Speaker. Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes him success.

Netanyahu: Yamina made impossible demands

PM responds to attacks by Yamina party following appointment of Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister,

Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our face

Party official says PM appointed Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister in order to humiliate Yamina, break up religious Zionist alliance.