Benjamin Netanyahu

'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.

Yuli Edelstein named Health Minister

PM Netanyahu appoints former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein as next Health Minister.

Netanyahu called to include Yamina

'Religious Zionist Business Forum' calls on PM Netanyahu not to exclude Yamina party from unity government.

The Likud's proposal to Rabbi Rafi Peretz

Netanyahu reportedly proposed to Rabbi Peretz that he split Yamina and be appointed a Deputy Minister. Rabbi Peretz refused.

Bennett: We will fight for sovereignty from the opposition

Outgoing defense minister says neither Likud nor Blue and White want Health Ministry despite its importance during coronavirus crisis.

Gantz: It won't be my dream government

Blue and White chairman says the political crisis should end next week and there will finally be a government in Israel.

Police question left-wingers on threats made against PM's son

One left-winger recorded saying: "One day, you won't have your bodyguards with you, and then, who knows..."

Which ministerial portfolios remain available for the Likud?

The unity government leaves a small number of ministerial roles for Likud members, including those who have been loyal to the PM.

Netanyahu warns of 'accordion effect' from reopening economy

PM participates in video conference with leaders of European nations on handling of coronavirus crisis.

PM refuses Bennett's request for Health, Transport Ministries

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett tells Netanyahu his party would only join government if it has ability to make an impact.

Unity Government:

72 MKs nominate Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Likud, Blue & White submit signatures of 72 MKs to President Rivlin, endorsing Netanyahu as prime minister.

Unity government to be sworn in next Wednesday

Netanyahu and Gantz agree that the new government will be sworn in on Wednesday of next week.

'I won't apologize to the Netanyahu family'

Leftist activist against whom PM filed a complaint over incitement: I had no intention of threatening anyone's life.

Supreme Court rules:

Green light for Netanyahu-Gantz government

Supreme Court judges reject petitions seeking to prevent Binyamin Netanyahu from forming the next government.

PM Netanyahu files police complaint over threat to harm son Yair

Complaint filed after left-wing activist calls for violence against PM's family during protest against Prime Minister's Residence.

Netanyahu:

'We lost a great and learned rabbi'

Prime Minister Netanyahu eulogizes Rabbi Nahum Rabinovitch, lauding him for his "loyalty to Jewish law" and "sensitivity".

What is Netanyahu demanding in exchange for Health Ministry?

Netanyahu reportedly demanding Communications or Culture and Sports Ministry from Blue and White in exchange for Health Ministry.

'The people elected me, the court should not interfere'

Netanyahu: The Likud got more votes than any party in the history of the country. A huge majority wants the government we are establishing.

Netanyahu: We are abolishing the 100-meter limit

PM presents exit strategy for coronavirus crisis, says relaxing of restrictions depends on positive trend continuing.

Israel to donate $60 million to coronavirus fight

Netanyahu pledges $60 million at EU-led conference aimed at fighting coronavirus.

'Man under indictment cannot form government'

200 'black flag' protesters demonstrate outside PM's residence in Jerusalem. 'You would not let a pedophilia suspect teach in school.'

Supreme Court to discuss petitions against Netanyahu

A panel of 11 judges will rule whether Netanyahu can form the next government in the wake of his indictment.

Netanyahu to attend virtual conference of world leaders

The video conference will deal with the global efforts to combat the coronavirus.

Gantz seeking to appoint professional as Health Minister

Blue and White chairman reportedly seeking to appoint a non-politician as Health Minister, but not agreement on that yet.

European ambassadors angered over sovereignty move

A group of 10 European ambassadors warn Israel that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would destabilize the region.

Rivlin: President has no say in Netanyahu forming govt.

Legal Advisor to the President tells High Court it is not place of Israel's president to discuss Netanyahu case before the court.

Netanyahu-Gantz power-sharing law approved in first reading

Legislation would anchor rotation agreement between Likud, Blue and White leaders in law.

First formal discussion on contacts for prisoner exchange deal

PM Netanyahu discussed with the ministers a possible deal with Hamas for the release of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

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.