Benjamin Netanyahu

'With these gaps in the polls Gantz will be the next PM'

Dr. Eyal Levin believes president will ask the leader of largest party to form next coalition, not the leader with the most recommendations.

'They're using investigations to bring the Left to power'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu blasts Attorney General's decision to charge him with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

AG: Netanyahu to be indicted on bribery charges

Prime Minister will face criminal charges for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, Attorney General announces.

High court rejects petition to open another investigation of PM

Court rejects petition to investigate Netanyahu for involvement in Submarine Affair.

'The answer to anti-Semitism is a strong State of Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Russian Jewish community leaders in Moscow. "We are concerned for Jews everywhere."

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

PM Netanyahu meets Russian President Putin. 'We are determined to combat Iran's aggression.'

Likud removes cemetery ad following criticism

Bereaved families call on election campaigns to leave them alone after Likud ad in military cemetery calls Benny Gantz 'dangerous.'

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

PM Netanyahu says Iranian entrenchment in Syria will be the focal point of discussion in his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia tomorrow.

Netanyahu seeks Shaked's help

PM Netanyahu's lawyer asks Justice Minister to release documents proving nothing wrong with his relationship with Bezeq owner.

Likud Sources:

Netanyahu working to undermine Bennett, Shaked

Sources within the Likud say Prime Minister pushed alliance between Jewish Home and Otzma in order to prevent union with the New Right.

Netanyahu slams hypocrisy and double standards

PM Netanyahu slams left's criticism of right-wing bloc, says their hypocrisy and double standards are 'height of absurdity.'

AIPAC criticizes Jewish Home-Otzma Yehudit deal

Pro-Israel lobby issues rare criticism of union between Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit, which was brokered by PM Binyamin Netanyahu.

Poll: Gantz-Lapid 35, Likud 32

Latest poll released following merger of Yesh Atid, Israel Resilience shows Likud closing gap with left-wing joint list. Jewish Home at 6.

Netanyahu:

'Gantz-Lapid government means a Palestinian state'

Prime Minister slams new left-wing union, warning a government headed by Benny Gantz will establish Palestinian state, endanger Israel.

Netanyahu's trip to Moscow delayed to next Wednesday

Meeting with Russian president, which was supposed to take place Thursday, rescheduled as Netanyahu works to unify right ahead of elections.

Netanyahu:

'The left is uniting - we're in danger'

New left-wing bloc could defeat Israeli right, lead to first left-wing government in Israel in more than a decade, Netanyahu warns.

PM, Rabbi Peretz agree:

Jewish Home receives 2 ministries, rep on Likud list

Netanyahu, Jewish Home leader agree on conditions for inclusion of Otzma Yehudit in Jewish Home-National Union alliance.

Gafni: Gantz should join the next government

MK Moshe Gafni says Netanyahu should for the next government and bring Benny Gantz into it.

Netanyahu warns: If the right doesn't unite, we will lose

PM Netanyahu issues another call for Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit to unite.

Netanyahu: Anti-Semitism an 'epidemic' that endangers everyone

PM Netanyahu calls on French European leaders to act against anti-Semitism following desecration of French Jewish cemetery.

PM Netanyahu Meets PM of Czech Republic Babiš

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis makes first-ever visit to Israel.

Rabbi Peretz, Smotrich reject Netanyahu invitation

Jewish Home, National Union leaders reject Likud offer to hold meeting with Otzma Yehudit to unify ahead of elections.

Poland's PM cancels Israel trip following Holocaust Law spat

Polish PM nixes appearance at Jerusalem summit as diplomatic tensions continue over Poland's Holocaust censorship law.

Report: Two Likud ministers are top picks for Foreign Minister

Transportation Minister, Energy Minister, are PM Netanyahu's top candidates for Foreign Ministry post.

Poland: 'Crisis' is media manipulation

Polish government spokesperson says they received explanations from Israeli officials, the media is manipulating the story.

Netanyahu's flight delayed due to plane malfunction

Netanyahu to spend another night in Warsaw after towing vehicle damages his plane.

Polish PM 'seriously considering' cancelling Israel visit

Mateusz Morawiecki reportedly considering cancelling participation in conference in Israel following Netanyahu remarks about Holocaust law.

Gantz tells Netanyahu to stop 'crossing red lines'

Israel Resilience leader tells PM not to use Israeli defensive actions as an election ploy.

'The truth of my innocence will win out'

PM Netanyahu says A-G caved to left-wing pressure to indict him before the elections, but he will be vindicated in post-election hearing.

Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat

Israeli PM joints leaders from across Arab world at Warsaw conference to plan response to growing Iranian threat in Middle East.

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

PM leaves for Warsaw conference, wonders how European nations can continue to support Iran even as Iran sends terror squads there.

Netanyahu warns Iran: Our missiles can travel very far

PM issues warning to Iran before leaving for Warsaw conference on peace and security in the Middle East.

Likud begins recount of primary votes

PM Netanyahu orders recount after reports candidates earned more votes at polling stations than there were voters.

Netanyahu backs down from demand for reserved spot on Likud list

Netanyahu agrees for the spot on Likud list which is reserved for a candidate of his choice to be moved from 21st spot to the 28th spot.

Netanyahu pays condolence call to family of Ori Ansbacher

Prime Minister and his wife, Sara, visit family of murdered Israeli teen, share updates on investigation into terror attack.

Trump didn't endorse Netanyahu, White House says

After President Trump reposts picture of Likud billboard featuring himself and Netanyahu, White House clarifies president remains neutral.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow

First official meeting to be held between Israeli PM and Russian president since downing of Russian plane over Syria.

Sa'ar: A campaign of persecution against me

Former minister rejects PM's claims that he plotted to take the mandate to form the next government.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu lying and inciting against Lebanese gov't

Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu's comments that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

'If Netanyahu doesn't win this election, he'll go to jail'

Lapid claims PM framing election as referendum on corruption charges. 'PM will nix probes if he wins - will end up in jail if he loses.'

Smotrich: Likud should merge with Otzma Yehudit

National Union leader suggests PM should have Otzma Yehudit faction run on joint list with Likud instead of Jewish Home.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar's trick will not work

Netanyahu again claims that Gideon Sa'ar conspired against him. Sa'ar in response: The claims are baseless.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: We only make up 10% of the government

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, disputes Netanyahu's claim that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

Netanyahu leans on right-wing, religious parties to unite

With polls showing many right-wing and religious parties potentially failing to cross electoral threshold, PM calls for parties to unify.

Netanyahu's letter to the Likud Party

PM asks Likud members to allow him to reserve 3 seats in the party's Knesset list 'to increase our chances of winning the elections.'

Netanyahu: AG caved to pressure

PM slams attorney general after reports Mandelblit has decided to indict him before the upcoming elections.

Likud activist who faced off with Netanyahu joins Kulanu

Orna Peretz, who Netanyahu mocked as 'boring', shifts her support from Likud to Moshe Kahlon's Kulanu.

Report: AG prepared to indict Netanyahu

Attorney General Mandelblit reportedly completed deliberations on charges against PM, will file preliminary indictment in next few weeks.

Netanyahu meets senior Russian officials

Russian representatives reiterate Russia's commitment to the maintenance of Israel's security.

Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless

Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.

Netanyahu decides: TIPH to be kicked out of Hevron

International observer force to be forced out of Hevron after confrontations with security forces and residents.

'I never leaked info about Netanyahu'

Former police commissioner says he finds it difficult to see a situation in which Netanyahu isn't indicted.

Netanyahu headed to Morocco for a visit?

Moroccan media report of contacts regarding a possible visit by Israeli PM to Morocco.

'The prime minister also deserves a fair process'

MK Anat Berko says media, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, have already made a decision in Netanyahu's cases.

'Punish PA and Hamas for funding terrorism now'

MK Oded Forer demands government stop giving in to Hamas demands, implement law to deduct money PA uses to pay terrorists.

Netanyahu's attorneys to AG: Investigate the leaks

PM's lawyers call on Attorney General to open a criminal investigation into flood of leaks in investigation against Netanyahu.

Netanyahu halts money transfers to Gaza

PM orders halt to transfer of Qatari money to Gaza after IDF soldier shot, nearly killed in cross-border attack.

'Netanyahu sees Bennett as a partner in the next government'

Likud source disputes claim Netanyahu associates sought to discredit Minister Bennett's father, says they are natural partners.

Shas chief: We'll back Netanyahu as PM - even if he's indicted

Aryeh Deri says Shas won't back attempt to form center-left coalition, even if PM is indicted. 'We are Netanyahu's most dependable allies.'

Attorney General ends meeting with Netanyahu's lawyers

A-G Mandelblit says he will provide response to PM's lawyers not to announce intentions on indictment before the elections in coming days.