Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: You can't hug your grandparents right now

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges the public to obey the guidelines of the Ministry of Health as COVID-19 cases spike.

Netanyahu: Restrictions needed to flatten the curve

Government passes restrictions limiting gatherings to 20 people.

Committee rules: Netanyahu's friend cannot cover his legal fees

Permits Committee at the State Comptroller’s Office rejects PM's request to receive NIS 10 million from a foreign friend to cover legal fees

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'This is not a Trump plan, it's a Netanyahu plan'

MK Ayelet Shaked expresses hope that PM Netanyahu will be brave enough to apply sovereignty without recognizing a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu: We're working on sovereignty

PM meets with US ambassador, special envoy to discuss issue of sovereignty, says government will work on the issue in the coming days,

Netanyahu hints: Sovereignty? Not on July 1

In closed talks with Likud members, PM indicates sovereignty will not be applied on the expected date.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism is an organic part of Israel

PM pledges to make budget for religious Zionist education into government's base budget instead of being part of coalition budget.

Netanyahu: Talks with US not dependent on Blue and White

PM responds to Alternate Prime Minister Gantz's statement that July 1 is not set in stone, says discreet talks with US continuing.

'Trump's vision puts two-state illusion to rest'

PM at CUFI virtual summit: I encourage the Palestinians not to lose another opportunity. They should sit down and negotiate in good faith.

Netanyahu: We are being forced to close down again

PM Netanyahu says tightening of the economy is a natural response to an increase in coronavirus cases.

Death threats to Netanyahu: 'Start making funeral preparations'

Ashkelon resident indicted for charges of threatening to murder the Prime Minister, his wife, and their son Yair.

Elad, Tiberias neighborhoods declared restricted zones

PM Netanyahu says more communities may be declared restricted zones after entire city of Elad, parts of Tiberias declared restricted.

A-G considers investigating Coronavirus Cabinet leaks

Attorney General says he will consider PM's request to investigate leaks of Shin Bet chief's remarks from Coronavirus Cabinet.

'Netanyahu and Gantz are only concerned about themselves'

Avigdor Liberman slams unity government, says it is bloated during an economic crisis, should be dissolved.

'Netanyahu, don't give in to Tibi and Gantz'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani calls on PM Netanyahu to immediately apply sovereignty but without agreeing to a Palestinian state.

Science Minister attacks Netanyahu

Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay: The steps Netanyahu is promoting are harming the security of the State of Israel.

'I will run for the Likud leadership - even against Netanyahu'

Former Minister Avi Dichter angry at Prime Minister Netanyahu who did not include him in the government.

Netanyahu presents Gantz with scenarios for sovereignty

Netanyahu proposes application of sovereignty over 30% of Judea and Samaria as well as a more "symbolic" step.

Yesha Council leader: Netanyahu attempting to scam us

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani accuses prime minister of attempting to conceal that sovereignty plan would lead to Palestinian state.

Cultural institutions to reopen next week

Coronavirus Cabinet expected to allow cultural and artistic institutions to reopen next week with up to 250 visitors.

Netanyahu to Greek counterpart: This is a great friendship

PM Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, host Greek Prime Minister and his wife for dinner.

Samaria leader: Sovereignty maps look like disengagement 2

Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan warns current sovereignty maps would endanger residents, lead to missiles on Tel Aviv

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

PA news agency reports King Abdullah II is refusing to communicate with Netanyahu over the sovereignty plan.

Watch: The girl who celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with Netanyahu

PM and his wife host Shoval Porat, who sought to meet with them on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Netanyahu: Blue and White's behavior unacceptable

Prime Minister reportedly furious at actions by Blue and White MKs since formation of unity government. 'This cannot continue.'

PM: 'Deal of the Century' won't be brought for Knesset vote

PM Netanyahu says he still does not know position of Blue and White party on sovereignty.

Netanyahu: Sovereignty might be implemented in stages

PM tells ex-IDF officials he is committed to sovereignty in 30% of Judea and Samaria, but process might not be carried out all at once.

Lapid: Netanyahu is not a legitimate Prime Minister

Opposition leader accuses PM of incitement against Supreme Court Justices, attorney general, and others. 'Netanyahu is the danger to Israel'

Likud officials: Netanyahu seeking elections

Senior officials in Likud claim the unity government will not last for much longer. Likud in response: An ugly lie.

'A right-wing government or an Amir Peretz government?'

Head of Shomron Regional Council: Netanyahu must clearly tell the public if he's planning on giving up on Judea and Samaria communities.

'Netanyahu, keep the principles of the right'

Yesha Council issues call for PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty 'the right way,' not to let coordination with US dictate Israel's actions.

Netanyahu condemns threat against Supreme Court judge

Threatening letter sent to home of to Supreme Court Justice Anat Baron.

Netanyahu: If morbidity increases, we will have another lockdown

PM Netanyahu says 'good news' is economy is reopening, 'bad news' is morbidity rates have risen above 200 a day.

'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.