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Netanyahu:

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

Prime Minister blasts Iran, Syria following attack on the Golan Heights. 'We will not ignore acts of Iranian aggression.'

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

Liberman: No greater shame than Netanyahu's surrender to Hamas

Former Defense Minister begins election campaign by attacking PM for policies on Hamas and haredim.

Liberman: No greater shame than Netanyahu's surrender to Hamas

Netanyahu leaves for Chad: An important breakthrough

Netanyahu: Chad visit part of the revolution in the Arab and Muslim world. Iran and the Palestinians are trying to prevent it.

Netanyahu leaves for Chad: An important breakthrough

Netanyahu expects to work together with Smotrich

PM congratulates MK Bezalel Smotrich on his election as the National Union chairman, hopes they can work together to keep right in power.

Netanyahu expects to work together with Smotrich

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

After Iran denies it is has military presence in Syria, Netanyahu advises Iran to 'get out of there fast', vowing to intensify air campaign.

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

Hospital department chief: I'd refuse to treat Netanyahu

Neurology department chief at Hadera hospital reportedly told staff members he would deny Prime Minister treatment if he had the chance.

Hospital department chief: I'd refuse to treat Netanyahu

Israel may intensify air campaign against Iranian army, PM warns

Netanyahu says Israel will prevent Iran from using Syria as military base - even if it requires major escalation.

Israel may intensify air campaign against Iranian army, PM warns

'No need to pretend that we're not behind Syria airstrikes'

Likud MK explains PM Netanyahu's decision to formally announce Israel's responsibility for attack on Iranian base in Syria.

'No need to pretend that we're not behind Syria airstrikes'

'The finest counter-terrorism force in the world'

PM Netanyahu, Minister Erdan visit Yamam Swat unit, praise them for capturing terrorists behind recent attacks.

'The finest counter-terrorism force in the world'

'Prevent future attacks'

Parents of Yovel Mor Yosef, who was murdered in the attack in Givat Assaf, ask PM to stop the transfer of funds to the PA.

'Prevent future attacks'

Netanyahu: No grounds for attacking Shin Bet

PM defends Shin Bet from criticism after capture of terrorist behind Givat Assaf attack.

Netanyahu: No grounds for attacking Shin Bet

Netanyahu: I was not allowed to confront my accusers

PM Netanyahu says he was prevented from questioning State's witnesses against him twice.

Netanyahu: I was not allowed to confront my accusers

Netanyahu: Moshe Arens was my teacher, my mentor

Prime Minister, once a protege of Moshe Arens, eulogizes the former Ambassador to US and Defense Minister.

Netanyahu: Moshe Arens was my teacher, my mentor

Bolton:

'Syria pullout won't harm Israeli security, war on ISIS'

Israeli premier meets with US National Security Advisor in Jerusalem, as US plans withdrawal from Syria.

'Syria pullout won't harm Israeli security, war on ISIS'

PM's military secretary to be summoned over Amona evacuation

Military secretary to be summoned to explain why he did not convey PM's instructions not to evacuate Amona until evacuation had begun.

PM's military secretary to be summoned over Amona evacuation

Netanyahu:

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

PM addresses 650 IDF cadets. 'President Trump acts against Iranian threat economically while we act militarily.'

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left

Asked about former IDF Chief of Staff joining politics, Netanyahu replies: None of my business how the left divides its votes.

Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left

'We have deprived Hezbollah of its attack tunnels'

PM, Security Cabinet tour area of operations on northern border where Hezbollah tunnels are being destroyed.

'We have deprived Hezbollah of its attack tunnels'

Poll: As Israel heads to early elections, Likud still on top

First poll after coalition votes for early elections shows Netanyahu likely to win reelection. Shas barely clearing minimum threshold.

Poll: As Israel heads to early elections, Likud still on top

PM: Elections possible now that Hezbollah tunnels dealt with

Netanyahu says early elections could not be held until Hezbollah terror tunnels were neutralized.

PM: Elections possible now that Hezbollah tunnels dealt with

Yariv Levin to be appointed Minister of Aliyah and Integration

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Yariv Levin as Minister of Aliyah and Integration, in addition to his role as Minister of Tourism.

Yariv Levin to be appointed Minister of Aliyah and Integration

Netanyahu sues veteran journalist Ben Caspit for NIS 200,000

PM sues journalist, Maariv newspaper for libel, demands 200,000 shekels in compensation.

Netanyahu sues veteran journalist Ben Caspit for NIS 200,000

PM: Erdogan can't lecture us on morality

Prime Minister reacts to Turkish President's claim Israel 'beats men, women and children when they are prostrate on the floor.'

PM: Erdogan can't lecture us on morality

Israel to 'intensify' efforts in Syria following US withdrawal

Netanyahu vows to intensify Israeli efforts to force Iran out of Syria after US withdraws forces from country.

Israel to 'intensify' efforts in Syria following US withdrawal

Netanyahu: Hezbollah plotting to 'conquer part of Galilee'

Netanyahu speaks out on Hezbollah terror tunnels on Israel's northern border, ahead of UN Security Council hearing on issue.

Netanyahu: Hezbollah plotting to 'conquer part of Galilee'

Netanyahu: My job is to prevent future Holocaust

Speaking at business conference, Netanyahu says primary mission of any Israeli premier is to preserve state founded against all odds.

Netanyahu: My job is to prevent future Holocaust

Prime Minister visits scene of deadly terror attack

Netanyahu visits Givat Assaf, scene of Hamas shooting attack that killed two. Local officials urge PM to bar Palestinian traffic in area.

Prime Minister visits scene of deadly terror attack

PM vows to push for expulsion of terrorists' families

PM Netanyahu says expelling terrorists' families necessary and effective, will push for law despite A-G's opposition.

PM vows to push for expulsion of terrorists' families

PM promises Rabbi Lau: Tomb of the Patriarchs will be accessible

Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron to be made wheelchair accessible in the coming months, PM promises Chief Rabbi.

PM promises Rabbi Lau: Tomb of the Patriarchs will be accessible

Report: Saudi prince planning Netanyahu meeting, hosted by Trump

Report claims Saudi Crown Prince planning 'game-changing' meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, to be hosted by Donald Trump.

Report: Saudi prince planning Netanyahu meeting, hosted by Trump

PM: Destroy terrorists' homes within 48 hours

PM announces regulation of thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria in response to spate of terror attacks

PM: Destroy terrorists' homes within 48 hours

'Hezbollah will be beaten like it never imagined'

PM visits northern border, warns Hezbollah not to attack Israel or it will face severe consequences.

'Hezbollah will be beaten like it never imagined'

Netanyahu:

'Terrorists tried to murder a mother and her baby'

Emotional Netanyahu: We pray for six wounded in shooting attack, know not to expect PA to condemn attempted murder of women and children.

'Terrorists tried to murder a mother and her baby'

Arab state okays Israeli flights

Netanyahu reveals that Oman has given Israeli airline El Al permission to enter its airspace, after Saudis permit Indian flights to Israel.

Arab state okays Israeli flights

Shaked: There must be a price to pay for terrorism

Justice Minister calls on Netanyahu to normalize status of Israeli town of Ofra, following shooting attack Sunday night.

Shaked: There must be a price to pay for terrorism

Report: US blocks F-16 sale to Croatia

US reportedly furious at deal for Israel to sell old American-made F-16s to Croatia.

Report: US blocks F-16 sale to Croatia

'Police want me to lie about Netanyahu'

Associates of businessman Shaul Elovitch provide his version of the affair dubbed 'Case 4000'.

'Police want me to lie about Netanyahu'

'Violence against women is terrorism'

'Abusive men need a punch in the face', says Prime Minister Netanyahu at first meeting of committee to combat violence against women.

'Violence against women is terrorism'

Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security

State Department Spokeswoman says the issue of Iran, among other things, came up in Secretary of State's meeting with Netanyahu.

Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State

Before the meeting between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Pompeo in Brussels, they lit Hanukkah candles together. See the photos.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State

Netanyahu's warning to Lebanon

PM in meeting with Mike Pompeo calls on Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or Israel will be forced to act.

Netanyahu's warning to Lebanon

Netanyahu to meet Mike Pompeo in Brussels

Israeli premier to meet with US Secretary of State during visit to Brussels. Two leaders to discuss fighting along Israel's northern border.

Netanyahu to meet Mike Pompeo in Brussels

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

Saeb Erekat challenges Israeli PM to meet PA chairman anywhere in the world.

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

'Remember that you too were slaves in Egypt'

President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu attend award ceremony for outstanding contributions in the fight against human trafficking .

'Remember that you too were slaves in Egypt'

Netanyahu Pushes Back:

'The game was rigged against me - but the truth will prevail'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects police recommendation to indict him in Case 4000 investigation, says decision was made before probe began.

'The game was rigged against me - but the truth will prevail'

The controversy surrounding the visit of the President of Chad

Foreign Ministry sought to condition visit of Chad President Idriss Deby on immediate renewal of relations between Chad and Israel.

The controversy surrounding the visit of the President of Chad

Netanyahu: We will get world sympathy for our strength

PM says difference between his foreign policy, predecessors is he does not make security concessions to win international sympathy.

Netanyahu: We will get world sympathy for our strength

Lapid to Netanyahu: No shady deals

Yesh Atid leader calls on PM to pass Draft Law in its current form.

Lapid to Netanyahu: No shady deals

'Chad and Israel will fight terror together'

PM welcomes President of had Idriss Deby on first visit by leader of African nation since countries severed ties in 1972.

'Chad and Israel will fight terror together'

Haredi Draft Law:

As deadline nears, gov't asks court for draft law extension

With just one week left to pass draft law securing yeshiva student deferments, PM to call on Supreme Court to grant additional extension.

As deadline nears, gov't asks court for draft law extension

Netanyahu: Anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism are one and the same

Israeli premier praises Austrian chancellor for confronting anti-Semitism, as Austria hosts conference on anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Netanyahu: Anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism are one and the same

Ayelet Shaked:

Trump's Deal of the Century peace plan is a 'waste of time'

Justice Min.doubtful government can survive after Defense Min's departure, says Trump's 'Deal of the Century' unlikely to lead to peace.

Trump's Deal of the Century peace plan is a 'waste of time'

ANALYSIS: How Iran almost triggered a 3-front war against Israel

There is more than meets the eye in Israel's ceasefire agreement.

ANALYSIS: How Iran almost triggered a 3-front war against Israel

'IDF soldiers fear no one'

PM Netanyahu slams Minister Bennett for saying IDF soldiers more afraid of military prosecutor than Hamas leader.

'IDF soldiers fear no one'

Coalition Crisis:

Jewish Home to remain in Netanyahu government

Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked say they will remain in Netanyahu's government despite his refusal to appoint Bennett as Defense Minister.

Jewish Home to remain in Netanyahu government

Ben-Dahan to continue as Deputy Defense Minister

PM reappoints MK Eli Ben-Dahan as Deputy DM after Jewish Home threatens not to vote with coalition.

Ben-Dahan to continue as Deputy Defense Minister

Netanyahu: I will serve as Defense Minister

Prime Minister announces plans to keep Defense Ministry portfolio following departure of Avigdor Liberman, despite Jewish Home ultimatum.

Netanyahu: I will serve as Defense Minister

Netanyahu praises Trump for defying UN on Golan Heights

PM lauds US decision to change position on UN's annual rejection of Israeli annexation of Golan Heights.

Netanyahu praises Trump for defying UN on Golan Heights

Olmert: Government giving in instead of defeating Hamas

Former PM says any other prime minister would be called a traitor for agreeing to a cease-fire after Israel endured 460 rockets.

Olmert: Government giving in instead of defeating Hamas

Israeli Defense Minister announces resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chief tells faction members he will resign as Defense Minister, call for early elections.

Israeli Defense Minister announces resignation