Benjamin Netanyahu

'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.

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.'

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

'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.

'The finest counter-terrorism force in the world'

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

'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.

Netanyahu: No grounds for attacking Shin Bet

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

Netanyahu: I was not allowed to confront my accusers

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

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.

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.

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.

Netanyahu:

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

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

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.

'We have deprived Hezbollah of its attack tunnels'

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

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.

PM: Elections possible now that Hezbollah tunnels dealt with

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

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.

Netanyahu sues veteran journalist Ben Caspit for NIS 200,000

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

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.'

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.

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: 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.

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.

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 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.

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.