Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Trump acted 'forcefully and decisively

PM Netanyahu praises US Pres. Trump for acting 'swiftly, forcefully, and decisively' in eliminating Qassem Soleimani.

Court rejects petition to bar Netanyahu from forming government

In victory of Netanyahu, Israeli Supreme Court throws out petition which sought to block PM from forming a new government under indictment.

Liberman vows to vote down Netanyahu's immunity request

Yisrael Beytenu chief blasts Prime Minister over request for immunity: 'Israel has become a hostage of Netanyahu's personal problems.'

Netanyahu announces request for immunity

In public statement, Netanyahu announces that he will request immunity from the Knesset, emphasizes that immunity will only be temporary.

Immunity Request?

Netanyahu to make announcement at 8:00 p.m.

Prime Minister set to deliver public statement Wednesday night - widely expected to be announcement on request for immunity.

PM backtracks:

Danon to stay on until May

PM reverses course, extends term of current Israeli ambassador to the UN for several months.

Danon's term as ambassador to end today

PM asks attorney general if new ambassador to the UN can be appointed during transition government.

Chief Justice:

'Nothing in the law barring Netanyahu from running in election'

Court opens hearing on PM's ability to new gov't with pointed questions for petitioners. 'Why does this need court intervention now?'

Foreign Minister: 'Blue and White is a pathetic party'

FM Katz says talk of immunity legislation is 'baseless claims,' Blue and White not authorized to decide whether PM is allowed to run.

How can attacks against Jews in Israel be viewed as "normal'?

Netanyahu: 'Victory over the spreaders of fake news'

PM Netanyahu calls for Likud and right-wing to unite, promises more 'amazing achievements' in coming years.

Netanyahu wins primaries

'We'll continue to lead Israel to unprecedented achievements'

PM defeats Gideon Sa'ar by a large margin and will head the Likud in the elections for the 23rd Knesset.

Netanyahu speaks with Putin about Naama Issachar

PM, Russian President discuss Iran, Syria. Netanyahu requests release of Naama Issachar.

116,000 Likud members to choose between Netanyahu and Sa'ar

Polling stations in Likud leadership primaries will open at 9:00 a.m. Voting will end at 11:00 p.m.

Opinion: A must win for Bibi

The Likud Primary this week is critical. It is a must win for Bibi. Jewish survival depends upon it.

Sa'ar: I'd make Netanyahu president of Israel

MK Gideon Sa'ar, who is running to replace Netanyahu as leader of the Likud party, says he would like Netanyahu 'to continue serving Israel'

Israeli Supreme Court:

Can Netanyahu form a new government while under indictment?

Supreme Court to rule on whether Netanyahu can continue on as prime minister after new elections while under indictment.

'Issue Palestinian Authority an ultimatum'

Transportation Min. Smotrich to PM: 'Demand PA retract request for investigation.'

ICC to investigate Israeli 'war crimes'

ICC chief prosecutor announces intent to investigate Israeli "crimes" against Arabs. Netanyahu: A dark day for truth and justice.

'Netanyahu strangled the Palestinian national idea'

Journalist Amit Segal speaks to Arutz Sheva about his 'Days of Binyamin' program analyzing PM's career in politics.

Netanyahu: Boris Johnson's win a 'great day for the UK'

Israeli prime minister and rival Benny Gantz both congratulate British PM Boris Johnson on his victory against Jeremy Corbyn.

Netanyahu considers giving up immunity with hours to go

PM may waive immunity from prosecution to prevent third elections as 22nd Knesset enters its final hours.

Gantz: Netanyahu can't turn Knesset into a sanctuary for himself

Blue and White leader calls on PM to defend his innocence in court, not to push for immunity in Knesset legislation.

Netanyahu: Last chance to forestall third elections

PM says Blue and White setting preconditions for holding of unity talks.

Netanyahu: No chance for unity with Gantz, Lapid

PM says Blue and White leaders leave no chance for unity government, urges Avigdor Liberman to join coalition in last 48 hours.

PM: We will act against Iran even without European support

Netanyahu says he discussed Iranian threat with US, Russian leaders.

Report: PM Netanyahu did not discuss annexation with Pompeo

Channel 13 reporter claims PM Netanyahu lied about content of meeting with US Sec. of State Pompeo.

Netanyahu believes: Bennett will be strengthened

Report: PM is pushing for the right-wing parties to ren separately in the next election so that the national camp wins 61 seats.

Netanyahu calls for direct elections

PM calls for direct elections for prime minister to avoid having to hold another round of Knesset elections.

Netanyahu: No reason to fear US-Israel defense alliance

PM heads to meeting with Pompeo, urges continued pressure on Iran to counter regime's aggression.

Netanyahu: Europe supporting the tyrants of Iran

PM prepares to meet with US Secretary of State to discuss Israel's annexation of Jordan Valley, Iranian threat, and defense treaty.

Netanyahu:

"If we're forced into new elections, we will win"

Prime Minister blames Yair Lapid for failure to form unity government, says Liberman could enable forming of rightist government immediately

'Something rotten in how judiciary handled PM's investigations'

Zionist watchdog Im Tirtuz calls for disciplinary actions against State Prosecutor Shai Nitzan.

Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in Lisbon

State Department confirms PM and Secretary of State will meet in Lisbon when Pompeo visits the city on Wednesday and Thursday.

Netanyahu, Gantz meet: No progress made

Likud, Blue and White leaders meet for 45 minutes, fail to make headway in unity government negotiations.

Netanyahu: Unity government would create historic achievements

PM meets Likud Central Committee members: 'We have opportunity which will be lost when US enters whirlwind of elections.'

Netanyahu meets 7-year-old with rare illness

PM, Sara Netanyahu fulfill wish of little girl after receiving request from Lights of Hope organization.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.

Netanyahu: Judea and Samaria is our land

PM asks Security Cabinet to approve NIS 40 million security budget for Judea and Samaria.

Dutch cartoon implies PM Netanyahu behind Labour's anti-Semitism

Dutch daily’s cartoon shows Netanyahu behind British Labour party's anti-Semitism scandals.

Netanyahu:

'Lapid wants left-wing government with terror supporters'

PM blames Blue and White leader Yair Lapid for foiling unity talks in order to become prime minister in a rotation with Gantz.

PM: We strengthen Yesha, they won't uproot us

Netanyahu meets Yesha council leaders to discuss approval of NIS 40 million security budget for Judea and Samaria.

Sa'ar: Stop the madness, Netanyahu can't form a government

MK Sa'ar claims if he is voted as Likud leader he will prevent third elections.

Netanyahu thanks supporters

PM issues statement of thanks following rally for him in Tel Aviv, calls on supporters to behave in accordance with the law.

Rabbis propose PM retire in exchange for pardon

Leading religious Zionist rabbis write to President Rivlin asking him to resolve political crisis by offering Netanyahu chance to retire.

Live: Rally to support Netanyahu

Thousands turn out in Tel Aviv in support of PM Netanyahu following indictments against him.

Could new Netanyahu-Gantz deal prevent third elections?

Under new proposal for power-sharing deal, Netanyahu would continue to serve as PM for 6 months, before being replaced by Gantz.

Attorney General: PM not required to step down

A-G states no legal basis to force PM out of office despite indictments for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust.

Daycare employee called in for hearing for removing PM's picture

Education Minister orders daycare employee called in for hearing after she removed Netanyahu's picture from daycare center's wall.

Netanyahu:

'Iran is planning attacks on Israel - but we will foil them'

PM tours Israel's northern border, vows that IDF will foil Iranian plots to attack Israel.

Netanyahu, Katz to discuss whether, when to hold primaries

PM, Likud Central Committee chairman respond to demand for primaries for Likud leadership.

Netanyahu forced to give up ministerial positions

Under Israeli law, ministers must resign if charged with a crime. Netanyahu not required to resign as prime minister.

Mandelblit: A sad day for Israel and for me'

A-G explains 'difficult' deicison to indict sitting Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Mandelblit to make announcement on Netanyahu indictments tonight

Attorney General to speak to press at 7:30 Israel time after making decision on whether to indict PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to Gantz: Let's have immediate, unconditional talks

PM criticizes Blue and White leader after he returns mandate to president, says two leaders will succeed if they work together.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made

Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government.

Netanyahu: 'Trump policy reflects historic truth'

PM Netanyahu praises US decision to state 'settlements' are not illegal. 'Jewish people are not foreign colonialists in Judea and Samaria.'

Lapid: Has Netanyahu lost his mind?

Blue and White leader accuses PM of incitement. 'If something happens to one of us, it's because of Netanyahu's rhetoric.'

Hadar Goldin's parents meet Netanyahu

Parents of soldier held by Hamas in Gaza: Nothing has been done to bring our son home for over 5 years.

Netanyahu to the Shin Bet: I salute you

PM Netanyahu visited Israel Security Agency’s Special Operations Center which commanded over operation to eliminate Islamic Jihad leader.