Benjamin Netanyahu

World leaders congratulate Israel

US and Russian presidents and Prime Ministers from across Europe send congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Independence Day.

PM congratulates Bible Quiz winner

PM Netanyahu congratulates Ruth Cohen on winning Bible contest, notes last female winner was in 2010.

Supreme Court to hear cases against Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hold 2-day panel next week on petitions to ban Netanyahu from forming government over his indictments.

Netanyahu: I think about my brother Yoni every day

PM speaks with other Israelis who lost siblings in the line of duty ahead of Memorial Day.

Most Israelis support unity government

Poll: Most Israelis support Netanyahu-Gantz unity government, but think Gantz made too many concessions.

Report: Netanyahu offered five portfolios to Labor MKs

Netanyahu's attempts to form a government without Benny Gantz reportedly continued until the very last minute.

PLO official blasts new Israeli government

Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu-Gantz government is a threat to peace, security and stability in the Middle East.

Unity agreement signed for national emergency government

Government to finally form after Netanyahu, Gantz sign deal to form coalition. Netanyahu to be PM for year and a half, followed by Gantz.

Unity government on the way? Gantz, Netanyahu to meet

Prime Minister, Blue and White leader to meet in another attempt to form unity government. Composition of judiciary committee only obstacle.

Reporters to Netanyahu: Let us ask questions

Leaders of TV channels, news organizations demand PM allow questions during his public statements on coronavirus crisis.

'Netanyahu holds all the cards'

Dr. Maoz Rosenthal says Benny Gantz has made surprising moves resulting in Blue and White breaking up, but he has no power in negotiations.

'We'll go to elections with our heads held high'

Blue and White chairman accuses Netanyahu of aiming to take Israel to its fourth election in just over a year.

Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes contacts between Likud and Blue and White.

Government debates coronavirus exit strategy

Health Ministry seeks gradual return to normalcy while Defense, Finance Ministries seek quicker reopening of economy.

Gantz and Netanyahu to meet again after holiday

Following six-hour meeting, Netanyahu and Gantz agree to continue talks on a unity government after conclusion of Passover.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, make 'significant progress'

Prime Minister and Blue and White chairman meet and make progress towards unity government. They will meet again in the morning.

Yamina: Netanyahu dismantled the right-wing bloc

Officials in Yamina blast PM over his meeting with Gantz.

Netanyahu, Gantz to meet tonight to form unity government

Likud, Blue and White leaders hold last meeting in order to form emergency unity government,

Gantz to Netanyahu: This is the moment of truth

Blue and White leader says he did not want to break up Blue and White, but coronavirus crisis left him with no choice but to pursue unity.

Netanyahu: If we relax now, we will pay a heavy price

Prime Minister delivers statement on restrictions in place for last day of Passover. Lockdown from 5 tomorrow night until Thursday morning.

Gantz and Ashkenazi's threat

Blue and White leaders make clear to Likud: If no agreement by Monday night, the legislation against Netanyahu will be advanced.

'His essence was intelligence, tolerance and love'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu eulogizes former Chief Rabbi who passed away at age 79 after contracting coronavirus.

Supreme Court dismisses petition against Netanyahu

Justice Alex Stein dismisses call to have court declare that an MK under indictment cannot form a government.

Health Ministry: Too early to discuss reopening schools

PM to decide on 'exit strategy' from coronavirus crisis and restrictions after Passover holiday,

Likud demands president give mandate to Netanyahu

Ministers Katz and Levin write letter to President Rivlin protesting his decision to return mandate to Knesset and not give it to Netanyahu.

Bennett, Netanyahu clash on coronavirus closure

Defense Minister opposes extension off lockdown past tomorrow morning as proposed by Health Ministry,

Liberman: Netanyahu is a false messiah

Yisrael Beytenu chairman lashes out at PM: He has nothing to do with the right. He represents the absolute, purest, most raw opportunism.

Netanyahu, Gantz, agree to resume talks

PM Netanyahu calls MK Benny Gantz to wish him a happy Passover.

Netanyahu announces lockdown until Friday

Closure to last from 4 pm tomorrow until 7 AM Friday. Citizens will not be allowed to leave their homes on Seder night.

'Netanyahu pledged to promote sovereignty in coming months'

Yesha Council Chairman speaks on phone with PM Netanyahu on reports of progress in formation of unity government.

Netanyahu & Gantz meet, no details released

Reports of progress conflict with reports of red lines both parties refuse to cross

'Blue & White using mafia-style threats' against Likud

Reports of ultimatum to Netanyahu: Agree to our proposals or we advance legislation against you.

Coalition talks encounter difficulties

Despite positive meeting between Netanyahu and Gantz, the coalition negotiations are stuck.

Netanyahu condemns incitement against haredim

PM: haredi community is following Health Ministry guidelines, coronavirus does not differentiate between secular and religious.

Netanyahu and Gantz meet, make progress

Likud and Blue and White say meeting between PM and Gantz was held in a good atmosphere and understandings were reached.

Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus

Netanyahu tested for coronavirus after Health Minister Yaakov Litzman diagnosed with the virus.

Shaked: Religious Zionists will not forgive Netanyahu

Yamina MK says Likud has not contacted her party about coalition negotiations yet.

A second prime minister's residence?

Coalition deal reportedly includes provisions granting both Netanyahu and Gantz same status in several areas such as personal security.

Negotiations stalled, Gantz threatens

Blue and White accuses Netanyahu of stalling until Gantz has to return mandate to form government, threatens to legally bar Netanyahu as PM.

Yossi Dagan: Sovereignty more important than unity gov't

Head of Samaria Regional Council reminds PM of his campaign promise, which brought out the right-wing vote.

Shouts and accusations at Cabinet meeting

TV report: Cabinet meeting in which strict coronavirus restrictions were approved included loud arguments among participants.

Loud argument between Netanyahu and Bennett

PM and Defense Minister clash over coronavirus tests. Netanyahu: "We will now stop this argument and you can continue it on television."

Netanyahu coronavirus tests come back negative

PM to remain in self-quarantine until Health Ministry instructs him otherwise even after he, his family, and his staff test negative.

No gatherings of 2 or more people, weddings with guests

PM, Finance Minister present plan to provide grants to self-employed amid further restrictions on economy in response to coronavirus.

Netanyahu's adviser tests positive for COVID-19

PM and Knesset adviser on haredi affairs tests positive for coronavirus after being in vicinity of the PM and other ministers.

Netanyahu: Publication of ministerial posts is fake news

PM speaks with leaders of national camp, says decisions on ministerial portfolios have not been made.

Could Labor join Netanyahu's coalition?

Labor chairman Amir Peretz hints he is considering following in the footsteps of Benny Gantz and joining Netanyahu’s coalition.

Netanyahu: Prepare for significant tightening of restrictions

Netanyahu warns: If there is no improvement in rate of infection in next two days, there will be no alternative but to impose a lockdown.

Trump congratulates Netanyahu on pending government

US President calls PM Netanyahu following Gantz's decision to join a unity government.

Netanyahu can prevent Israel from imploding

Will Blue and White MK be appointed Justice Minister?

Report: PM Netanyahu agreed to concede the Justice portfolio to Blue and White. The agreed upon candidate is MK Yehiel Tropper.

'We took coronavirus seriously thanks to Netanyahu'

Austrian Chancellor in interview with Israeli TV: Conversation with Netnayahu caused us to take the coronavirus issue more seriously.

'Without self-discipline, there will be a disaster here'

Full text of Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks after the emergency regulations came into effect.

Gantz and Netanyahu speak, emergency government on the way?

PM, Blue and White chairman speak on phone following President Rivlin’s call for unity, order parties’ negotiating teams to meet.

Netanyahu: Complete lockdown if numbers do not improve

PM Netanyahu warns if numbers of new coronavirus patients do not begin to drop in coming days government will initiate complete closure.

Travel restrictions further expanded

All travel except for work, food, and medicine banned as government expands coronavirus restrictions.

'Netanyahu convinced me to act against coronavirus'

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says PM Netanyahu urged him to take preventive measures to combat COVID-19.

'The toughest epidemic we've seen since the Middle Ages'

PM tells Channel 13 News: If there is no choice - we will impose fines on civilians or go to a full blockade.

'Gantz will go with Netanyahu? Political bankruptcy'

Ehud Barak blasts Netanyahu, warns Blue and White chairman against joining a unity government with him.

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Under emergency regulations, Israeli citizens must stay home

PM announces Israelis are now ordered not to leave their homes, cites 'insufficient' response to previous requests.