Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: We will act decisively against Iranian threat

PM Netanyahu says Israel must ensure peak performance at all times, promises to act decisively against Iran.

New Australian PM invited to visit Israel

PM Netanyahu speaks with incoming Australian PM Morrison, invites him to visit Israel.

Iranian Defense Minister:

'Netanyahu is causing tension in the region'

Iranian Defense Minister claims Netanyahu is maintaining tension in the Middle East in order to have an economic impact on Iran.

'No greater defender of Israel than John McCain'

Netanyahu remembers late Senator John McCain as a 'great patriot' and 'defender of Israel'.

Israel's most popular ministers: Ayelet Shaked, Naftali Bennett

Justice Minister Shaked's popularity rises 10%, making her Israel's most popular minister.

PM heads to Baltic in search of new allies to counter EU bias

Prime Minister looks to counter 'not always friendly' relations with European Union by forging new alliances with eastern European states.

'It's unreasonable to block the Ayalon Highway during the week'

Prime Minister Netanyhau does not back Transportation Minister's decision to cancel construction work planned on Shabbat.

Netanyahu to be first PM to visit Lithuania

PM Netanyahu to make historic visit to Lithuania tomorrow as part of rowing ties with eastern European nations.

Barak: Proto-Fascist government must be stopped

Former PM Ehud Barak says general's warnings about similarities to 1930s Germany are coming true, Netanyahu must be stopped.

Netanyahu praises Pepsi acquisition of SodaStream

PM says decision to keep SodaStream in Israel after purchase by PepsiCo prove Israel's technological, business capabilities.

Bolton, Netanyahu trash 'wretched' Iran nuclear deal

Trump's National Security Advisor laments 'wretched' Iran nuclear deal in talks with Netanyahu, says US will block Iranian nuclear weapon.

Bolton to PM: A great honor to be in Israel

US National Security Advisor John Bolton meets PM Netanyahu at Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem to discuss US-Israel ties.

Netanyahu grilled for 12th time in Bezeq case

Police question PM Netanyahu for what is believed to be the last time in corruption allegations in Bezeq case before making recommendations.

Gabbay invites Ehud Barak to join Zionist Union

Zionist Union party leader says he will never join government led by Netanyahu.

Netanyahu presents "2030 Security Concept"

PM presents to the Cabinet security plan for the coming decade. 'Economic strength allows us to maintain security strength.'

Military secretary to PM:

'Hundreds of daring operations approved at your desk'

Col. Avi Balut officially replaces Gen. Eliezer Toledano as military secretary. 'You always emphasized everyone should come back.'

Report: Netanyahu freezing Jewish construction in Jerusalem

Prime Minister's Office reportedly preventing construction of over 1,000 housing units in Jewish neighborhoods of the capital.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Restraint and silence encourage terrorism'

Education Minister slams cease-fire with Hamas, says Hamas must return prisoners and disarm in exchange for rehabilitation of Gaza.

Netanyahu against more Eurovision funding

PM says public broadcasting corporation has more than enough money for next year's Eurovision contest, does not need more.

Netanyahu threatens early elections

PM says court deadline and haredi party's unwillingness to compromise of Draft Law will force government to dissolve.

Celebrating 40 years of the rebirth of Shilo

2,000 attend celebrations marking 40th anniversary of establishment of Shiloh in Binyamin, where the Tabernacle and the Holy Ark once stood.

EU to cease funding anti-Israel organization

Following efforts by PM Netanyahu, EU agrees to cease funding radical organization which works to undermine Israel.

Netanyahu to EU: Join us to stop Iran

PM praises US President Trump for signing new sanctions on Iran. 'It's time to act. That's what the US is doing and Europe needs to do.'

Netanyahu: Iran will face global coalition if it blocks Red Sea

PM, Defense Minister warn Iran not to blockade Bab al-Mandab Strait or attack Israeli vessels.

Report: US sought clarification of Nationality Law

White House reportedly accepts Netanyahu's assertion Nationality Law does not affect rights of minorities.

Netanyahu offers Druze full recognition

PM proposes new legislation to address Druze complaints over Nationality Law, recognize their contributions to the security of Israel.

Sara Netanyahu: PM supports LGBTQ community

Prime Minister Netanyahu's wife says she and her husband support struggle of LGBTQ community amid controversy over surrogacy law.

Netanyahu: No changes to Nationality Law

PM meets Druze leaders, says they describe 'genuine feelings' and will establish committee to deal with issues brought by Druze community.

Netanyahu says 'no' to Russia

Israeli PM refuses summit in Russia with PA chairman Abbas and Russian President Putin.

Plan to declare Israel's commitment to Druze community

PM, Liberman, Kahlon, meet with Druze minister, MKs, amid Nationality Law controversy. Meeting with Druze community leaders tomorrow.

Netanyahu: We will not accept any infiltration on our territory

PM Netanyahu says Israeli forces acted 'appropriately' in shooting down Syrian aircraft over Israeli airspace.

Netanyahu's message to parents around the world

PM Netanyahu tells parents around the world about terrorist attack on preschool as the children were playing. 'Hug your children.'

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Senior political source on PM's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff: We take no position on continuation of Assad regime.

LGBT activists declare war on Deputy Health Minister Litzman

'If you continue to oppress us, we will come at you in Bnei Brak. We're sick of being quiet and humiliated.'

Netanyahu: Trump asked us to help rescue Syrian 'White Helmets'

PM Netanyahu says US Pres. Trump asked Israel to help Syrians

IDF soldier killed by terrorist snipers

IAF conducts wide-scale attack against Hamas targets following severe shooting attack against IDF soldiers near southern Gaza.

Security official:

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

Security official rejects Minister Ariel’s claim that Netanyahu prevented him from ascending the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu bars Jewish Home minister from visiting Temple Mount

PM bans Agricultural Minister Uri Ariel from ascending Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av at request of Jordanian government.

Netanyahu: Radical Islam threatens Europe

PM Netanyahu, Hungarian PM Orban, meet, discuss anti-Semitism, radical Islam.

Netanyahu blocks 'Facebook Law'

PM Netanyahu says law enabling Israeli courts to order removal of material from social media outlets is 'too strict,' sources say.

Netanyahu: We are in battle

PM, defense establishment officials inspect IDF Gaza Division. Netanyahu vows to bring back soldiers, civilians held in Gaza.

Netanyahu pleased with Trump, Putin meeting

PM Netanyahu commends Trump, Putin for addressing Israeli concerns about Syria.

'No ceasefire until incendiary kites stop'

PM Netanyahu says government told IDF to stop incendiary kites, balloons, says deterrence is a 'process.'

Haredi diamond mogul wants Shaked as Prime Minister

Joseph Gutnick, an Australian mining mogul who backed Netanyahu's 1996 campaign, says Ayelet Shaked the ideal political heir for Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Haredi parties need to agree amongst themselves

PM Netanyahu rejects offer by Shas, Lithuanian-haredi MKs, to remain in government even if hasidic-haredi MKs leave.

Netanyahu meets Putin's emissaries

PM meets Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Alexander Lavrentiev, and with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin.

Netanyahu's attorneys:

'Reexamine investigations against Netanyahus'

PM's attorneys call on AGto reexamine investigations against Netanyahu and his wife in light of reports of bias by lead investigator.

Cabinet to discuss earthquake preparations

PM says steps to deal with Hamas, prepare for serious earthquakes underway, praises Israel's ranking as 8th most powerful nation.

Netanyahu slams Shaked committee: No polygamy in Israel

PM rejects conclusions of anti-polygamy committee led by Justice Minister Shaked that Sharia courts be allowed to OK polygamy sometimes.

Kahlon to Netanyahu: You only know how to talk

Finance Minister slams PM for proposal to pass mandatory labor arbitration law.

Netanyahu: No early elections

'I want to continue with this coalition until almost the end of its term,' says PM, rejecting talk of early elections.

Yad Vashem blasts Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust law

Holocaust Museum says joint Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust contains "grave errors and deception."

Netanyahu hints: Israel prevented Iranian attack on France

Israeli PM says 'no coincidence' Iranian plot to bomb rally in Paris was thwarted.

Netanyahu's 4th of July message

'America has no greater friend than Israel, and Israel has no greater friend than America.'

'Birthright Israel is a life-changing experience for so many'

PM Netanyahu sends recorded greeting for Birthright Israel's mega event, thanks participants and supporters around the globe.

Holocaust Law:

'We kept our obligation to preserve the truth'

PM praises Polish decision to remove criminal penalties from controversial Holocaust Law.

Netanyahu to Iranians: You showed courage on the playing field

PM Netanyahu notes World Cup games, asks Iranians to imagine how life would look if their gov't invested in its citizens instead of in war.

PM, Prince William meet descendants of Holocaust survivors

PM Netanyahu, Prince William meet descendants of Jewish couple the Prince's great-grandmother saved during the Holocaust.

Bennett to Netanyahu: We will not allow this

Education Minister says law to combat PA terror payments cannot be allowed to be gutted by Likud amendments.

Netanyahu to attend World Cup final?

Vladimir Putin reportedly invites Israeli PM to attend soccer World Cup final in Moscow.