Benjamin Netanyahu

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in January

PM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world.

Donald Trump: Our friend in the White House

Trump has done a great deal for us and will go down in history as the most Israel-friendly president in the history of America. Op Ed

Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?

With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on Netanyahu

Attorney General Mandelblit says his position on Netanyahu's conflicts of interests is binding on the prime minister.

Israel and countries of the world join forces to fight Covid-19

PM Netanyahu participated in video conference of world leaders hosted by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

PM:

'I don't see Republicans or Democrats, just Israel's interests'

Netanyahu pushes back on accusations he sided with GOP, hurting Israel's ties with Democrats. 'I've strengthened ties with both parties.'

Prime Minister, Health Minister visit airport COVID-19 lab

PM: 'We moved from 1st to 2nd stage in lockdown exit plan, but if there's no improvement in indices, we won't enter third stage.'

Netanyahu: An important day in the fight against the coronavirus

PM hails announcement of success of Pfizer COVI-19 vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel. The train is leaving the tunnel.'

Netanyahu gets haircut: 'Let's go strengthen small business.'

PM photographed getting haircut in Givatayim: 'Don't leave any edges.'

PM announces establishment of new Gaza envelope community

Netanyahu updates Cabinet on efforts to emerge from lockdown, intention to build new community in Gaza periphery.

Netanyahu: I have a long history with Joe Biden

PM at Cabinet meeting congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden, thanks president Trump for his friendship towards Israel.

Netanyahu congratulates Biden

"Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel."

Netanyahu delays congratulating Biden

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid blasts Netanyahu, Gantz, and Ashkenazi on 'cowardice'.

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.'