Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'Snapback sanctions' if Iran violates nuclear deal

PM says Iran should face immediate sanctions if it makes good on threat to increase uranium stockpile beyond limits set in 2015 deal.

'Not thrilled to be appointed minister in lame-duck government'

PM invites Bezalel Smotrich, Rafi Peretz to meeting Monday, expected to appoint them to Transportation, Education ministries.

PM: Israel will strike first, not wait to be attacked

PM Netanyahu says at memorial to former President Ephraim Katzir that Israel will not only 'take action after the fact.'

No agreements reached at Netanyahu, Peretz and Smotrich meeting

Likud describes meeting between United Right leaders and PM Netanyahu as positive. Talks to continue on Wednesday.

Presidential hopeful:

'US taxpayers won't pay for Israeli annexation'

Pete Buttigieg says that if Netanyahu carries out plan to annex parts of Judea and Samaria, he would ensure no US taxpayer funds support it.

'I'm not optimistic about change to Netanyahu indictment'

MK Zohar says public should be final arbiter, but justice system has already made its decision on PM Netanyahu's pending indictments.

PM picks Amir Ohana to replace Shaked as Justice Minister

PMO announces Likud MK Amir Ohana will serve as acting Justice Minister until next elections after Netanyahu fires Shaked and Bennett.

Netanyahu: Sunni Arab states moving faster than PA towards peace

Sunni Arab states appear more open to recognizing Israel that the Palestinian Authority is, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Watch: The gift that moved Netanyahu

Head of Mercaz Harav Yeshiva and brother of a hero who fought with Zachary Baumel give tallit to PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu against letting Shaked join Likud

PM rebuffs requests from within Likud to allow Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked to run for Knesset on party list in upcoming elections.

Liberman: I'm not settling accounts, Netanyahu failed

Avigdor Liberman says, 'Netanyahu was the one who voted for the disengagement. Netanyahu was the one who apologized to Erdogan.'

Netanyahu considering firing Bennett and Shaked

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is considering making changes to the transitional government which will be in place until the September elections.

Gabbay: I wanted to stop the anti-court legislation

Labor chairman speaks about his behind the scenes contacts with Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Liberman brought down the right-wing government

PM holds press conference blaming Avigdor Liberman for failure to form coalition, says Liberman fighting with haredim for cheap politics.

Netanyahu meets Kushner and Greenblatt in Jerusalem

Netanyahu meets White House adviser Jared Kushner and Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt ahead of the unveiling of the long-awaited US peace plan.

Lapid: Myth that Netanyahu gets whatever he wants collapsed

Yair Lapid accuses PM of dragging country to another election to save himself from prison. 'Make him pay - on Sept. 17 vote Blue and White.'

Netanyahu considering giving Ayelet Shaked a top spot in Likud

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Netanyahu considering reserving spot for Ayelet Shaked high on Likud's Knesset slate.

Lapid to Netanyahu: We won't allow you to be Erdogan

'There won't be a Turkish dictator here,' Yair Lapid says at a demonstration against the Immunity Law on Saturday night in Tel Aviv.

'Netanyahu, we won't let you destroy the Supreme Court'

Thousands of people are protesting against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's intention to pass the Immunity Law.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

Netanyahu decries 'impossible' coalition demands

PM says parties demanding positions for all of their MKs, programs that would require a budget the size of America's.

PM: Most Shabbat violators not Jewish

PM Netanyahu tells haredi parties most who would violate Shabbat for Eurovision are not Jewish, govt. does not run event.

PM seeks to expedite passage of immunity law

Sources say PM Netanyahu to demand coalition pass law granting him immunity immediately after being sworn in.

Netanyahu: I am not out to harm the courts

PM pushes back against accusations he seeks to weaken judiciary, says there must be a balance of power.

PM Netanyahu's Greeting for Israel's 71st Independence Day

PM: We are the only people to live in the same land, speak the same language, and practice the same faith as we did 3,000 years ago.

Netanyahu's proposal to Smotrich

PM offers National Union leader another ministerial position instead of defense ministry he seeks.

Netanyahu: We have renewed policy of targeted killings

PM holds security assessment at southern command, warns violent confrontation with Gaza not over.

Netanyahu: Continue with the massive attacks

PM vows to continue large-scale response to killing of Ashkelon man, launch of hundreds of rockets from Gaza.

Netanyahu again tries to transfer millions to the PA

PA again refuses Israel's attempts to transfer tax funds in response to deduction of money used to pay terrorists' salaries.

Netanyahu bristles at haredi lawmakers' demands

Report: As coalition negotiations begin, PM hits haredi lawmakers for demanding total of seven ministries in next government.

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'

MK Smotrich slams attempt to give money to Palestinian Authority, says PA Chairman Abbas won't let it collapse.

AG gives Netanyahu deadline for pre-indictment hearing

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit tells Netanyahu's lawyers that they have twelve days to schedule the pre-indictment hearing.

Netanyahu:

'Kaliver Rebbe strengthened our commitment to never forget'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu eulogizes the Kaliver Rebbe, a Holocaust survivor who passed away on Sunday at the age of 96.

PM: An attack on the heart of the Jewish people

PM Netanyahu calls on international community to intensify fight against anti-Semitism after synagogue shooting.

Eli Yishai to receive ministry in next government?

Yahad chairman and former Shas leader Eli Yishai says Netanyahu promised him government ministry in exchange for alliance with UTJ.

Netanyahu's security guards have a new weapon

The anti-drone rifle is a product of the Chinese company HIKVISION, which sells it to security forces and police around the world.

Fear and loathing on the way to being the PM of Israel

Israeli journalist Anshel Pfeffer talks about how Netanyahu uses fear and loathing to win elections.

Netanyahu tasked with forming government

President Rivlin chooses Netanyahu to establish next coalition. 'For the fifth time, you have secured the support of this dear people.'

PM: Unafraid of threats and undeterred by media

Likud holds victory celebration in Jerusalem and toast for party activists. Watch

Netanyahu wins majority backing in 21st Knesset

Prime Minister Netanyahu poised to receive task of building next government after netting support of majority of new Knesset.

O’Rourke congratulates Netanyahu after calling him racist

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke congratulates Netanyahu on his reelection.

Netanyahu meets with haredi lawmakers

PM Netanyahu meets Shas, UTJ, leaders to discuss next coalition.

Netanyahu: Beresheet put Israel in the history books

PM Netanyahu congratulates US on ICC decision not pursue Afghanistan case, vows to launch another craft to the moon.

Report:

Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formed

Aides to US President expect him to release his Israel-PA peace plan once Netanyahu forms a government coalition.

Report: A-G may delay Netanyahu's pre-indictment hearing

Attorney General reportedly willing to delay pre-indictment hearing to September to allow PM's lawyers to review material.

Netanyahu: A night of tremendous victory

PM promises to form a nationalist government quickly. "I am working day and night for you and for our country."

Watch: Netanyahu votes, urges Israelis to 'choose well'

'God willing, Israel will win," says Netanyahu as he votes

Netanyahu: I prefer the haredim to Lapid and Gantz

PM Netanyahu says he would have preferred to have the haredi parties in his government in 2013, but Bennett forced him to sit with Lapid.

US presidential candidate suggests Netanyahu is racist

Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says US-Israel relationship must transcend “a prime minister who is racist.”

'Netanyahu refuses to commit to LGBT agenda'

Representatives of LGBT community disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu ends without pledge to raise pro-LGBT legislation.

Netanyahu says 'no' to Palestinian state

In pre-election interview, PM Netanyahu promises not to uproot settlements or give up control of security in Judea, Samaria.

Final polls: Right-Religious bloc 66, Left-Arab bloc 54

Gantz-Lapid list holds 3-seat edge over Likud days before election - but right-wing bloc beats left-wing bloc by 12 mandates, 66 to 54.

Netanyahu: The bots will be streaming to the voting booths

PM Netanyahu says 'bot plot' insults Likud voters, promises 'bots' will stream to the polls to support his party.

Teen who hurled tomato at Netanyahu detained for questioning

Israeli woman who threw tomato at Israeli prime minister during market tour detained for questioning.

Watch: Netanyahu, Bolsonaro invite Brazilian athletes to Israel

PM Netanyahu and Brazilian President Bolsonaro invite Brazilian soccer player Neymar and surfer Gabriel Medina to Israel.

Watch: Netanyahu swamped by admirers in Hatikva Market

Prime Minister Netanyahu and wife Sara arrive for surprise tour of Tel Aviv's Hatikva Market, receives particularly sympathetic welcome.

'Residents of the south cannot be hostages to elections'

Minister Bennett accuses PM Netanyahu of 'abandoning' residents of the south to Hamas following cancellation of cabinet meeting.

Security dispute between Netanyahu, Gantz revealed

New report reveals Blue and White leader's reluctance to carry out secret operation ordered by PM without Cabinet approval.

Golan municipal leaders moved by Trump recognition

PM presents heads of local councils on the Golan Heights with President Trump's signed order recognizing Israel's sovereignty.

Poll: Likud leads Blue and White

Netanyahu well-positioned to win reelection, poll shows, with Likud leading Blue and White, and right-wing bloc leading left by wide margin.