Benjamin Netanyahu

PM offers condolences to son of murdered Holocaust survivor

Netanyahu calls son of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor stabbed and burned in her Paris home. 'The people and State of Israel are with you.'

Netanyahu Fires Back:

'Who is Turkey calling an occupier?'

Israeli premier blasts Turkish president, who called Israel 'terrorist state, occupier'. 'Erdogan isn't used to people talking back to him.'

'This is how they mark April first in Ankara'

PM dismisses Erdogan remarks as April Fool's Day prank. 'We will not be lectured by he who has bombed civilians indiscriminately for years.'

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Netanyahu will lead Israel for many years to come'

Tourism Minister says investigations against PM show nothing, Israel has seen incredible achievements recently.

PM forbids MKs from ascending Temple Mount

Netanyahu once again bans Knesset Members from Judaism's holiest site as tensions flare with Palestinian Arabs.

State Comptroller intervenes in efforts to return Hadar Goldin

Yosef Shapira asks PM Netanyahu to explain Israel's efforts to return body of soldier held by Hamas for 4 years.

Police question PM, wife and son over allegations of graft

Netanyahu family interrogated over Bezeq corruption scandal.

'The Rebbe's message to Netanyahu – a prophecy for today'

Rabbi David Nachshon, personal friend of PM Netanyahu, discusses special relationship between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Netanyahu.

Confidant of Saudi royal family appeals to Israelis - in Hebrew

Saudi journalist close to royal family releases video statement reassuring Israelis that they would not be target of atomic weapons program.

Netanyahu: Our policy on nuclear weapons remains consistent

PM comments after details of 2007 raid on Syrian reactor released. 'We will prevent our enemies from acquiring nuclear weapons.'

Israeli bureaucracy holding up Jerusalem embassy move?

Zoning regulations impeding planned May 14th US embassy move, could delay implementation of embassy transfer.

Netanyahu:

'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy'

Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

'Attorney General won't recommend on indictment until 2019'

Deputy Defense Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about new elections, investigations into PM Netanyahu, and more.

Knesset Speaker: We had a crazy week

Yuli Edelstein relieved coalition woes over. 'Netanyahu handled coalition crisis responsibly, glad episode is behind us.'

Netanyahu on Pompeo: We will work very well together

PM Netanyahu welcomes appointment as Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo, known for his opposition to Iran deal.

Netanyahu forced to walk back threat to fire minister

Under coalition agreement, PM cannot dismiss Aliya Minister Sofa Landver without the approval of her party chairman, Avigdor Lieberman.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Netanyahu, don't topple your own government'

Jewish Home chairman tells Arutz Sheva his party is working to stabilize coalition, prevent early elections.

Shaked to PM: Dissolving the government 'a historic mistake'

Justice Minister calls on PM not to topple right-wing government over what she calls an 'imaginary crisis.'

Senior coalition officials:

'Prime Minister is dissolving a right-wing government'

'The Prime Minister does not have to fire Minister Sofa Landver.'

Gabbay: 'Slipshod piece of political subterfuge'

Zionist Union Chairman: 'Everyone has to serve the State and whoever doesn't isn't entitled to the same rights.'

Netanyahu: I call on Liberman to remain in government

'It is important to continue our partnership in a broad government - only this can continue to serve Israel's citizens.'

Yisrael Beytenu threatens to bolt coalition over Draft Law

'If haredi-backed draft law passes, we'll leave the government,' warns Defense Minister's Yisrael Beytenu faction.

Likud officials:

'There will be a compromise with the haredim'

PM Netanyahu meets Deputy Health Minister Litzman. Likud officials believe compromise can be reached on draft law.

Report: Israel to abandon bid for UN Security Council seat

Israel reportedly ditches effort for first-ever spot on UN Security Council after seeing low likelihood of success.

PM: '61' is not an option

Netanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman.

'Bennett is working to topple Netanyahu'

Likud hits back after Naftali Bennett accuses Netanyahu of seeking to bring down the government for his own benefit.

Bennett hints he will challenge Netanyahu for prime minister

Bennett says he will run against Prime Minister Netanyahu if 'elections are declared for personal reasons'.

The Prime Minister's Speech

'We are being attacked. I will not be silent'

Prime Minister Netanyahu defends recent attacks on the police and other legal bodies. 'The citizens of Israel support me.'

'Above all I embrace the woman in my life: My beloved wife Sara'

Netanyahu shares special International Women's Day post featuring a personal message to his wife, Sara.

PM Netanyahu: Iran will succumb to pressure from the free world

At event honoring Natan Sharansky, PM Netanyahu calls on free world to pressure Iran to cease oppressing its citizens and neighbors.

Report: A-G said Netanyahu should resign if indicted

TV report claims Avichai Mandelblit said that if an indictment is filed against Netanyahu, he will have to resign. Justice Ministry denies.

'A thousand state's witnesses won't help'

PM responds to wave of state's witnesses against him. 'When something is real, you don't need a single state's witness.'

Netanyahu: Investigations don't distract me

PM speaks at Economic Club in Washington. 'I can't say that I like the investigations against me, but they don't distract me from my role.'

Iran's FM blames 'illegal occupation' for regional problems

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech in which he vowed to stop Iran's nuclear program.

'I have a message for Abbas: Stop paying terrorists'

Netanyahu demands Palestinian Authority halt payments to terrorists, renew negotiations. '10% of their budget is for terrorist salaries.'

Netanyahu at AIPAC:

'We will stop Iran'

Prime Minister says world must confront Iran, stop Tehran's rise in the Middle East. 'Things are getting worse - we must stop Iran.'

Watch: AIPAC conference in Washington DC

Israeli PM, US Senate Majority leader speak at 2018 AIPAC conference.

Ambassador Friedman:

Trump made 'historic' changes to US-Israel relationship

US Ambassador to Israel hails 'historic' changes by Trump administration. 'We owe him a tremendous debt.'

Netanyahu: Jews have a long memory

PM Netanyahu says the Jewish People will always remember Trump as he who recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Trump may attend opening ceremony for US Embassy

Pres. Trump says relations between US, Israel, better than ever before.

Lapid: 'Netanyahu preoccupied only with investigations'

'There isn't one person in Israel who thinks Prime Minister really cares about draft question or budget.'

Report: Ex-Netanyahu aide in talks to turn state's witness

Former adviser to PM now reportedly in talks to become state's witness in Case 4000.

'It is an honor to move our embassy to Jerusalem'

Watch: PM Netanyahu meets Guatemalan president in Washington, discusses embassy move to Israel.

Netanyahu: Confident there will be nothing

After being questioned by police in Bezeq case, PM Netanyahu expresses confidence the investigation will lead to nothing.

Israel police grill PM Netanyahu on new fraud cases

Police question PM Netanyahu and wife Sara in separate but parallel interrogations.

Lapid:

'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'

Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.

Netanyahu, haredi MKs weigh proposal to end coalition crisis

'We'll join a left-wing gov't if necessary', warn haredi leaders, as PM floats possible compromise to secure passage of budget, Draft Law.

Netanyahu to be questioned under warning

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to be questioned at his Jerusalem home on Friday. His wife will be asked to provide an open testimony.

'Thank you for your contribution to realizing the dream'

Prime Minister Netanyahu awards Public Diplomacy Prize to former Likud Minister Moshe Arens.

National theater presses charges against leftist demonstrators

Habima theater in Tel Aviv presses charges after leftist slogans projected on walls during demonstration.

Netanyahu weighs massive construction project in Har Bracha

At ministerial meeting, Prime Minister asks to examine possible approval of 800 units in Har Bracha, making Har Bracha a city.

Report: Police wiretapped suspects in 'Case 4000'

According to report, breakthrough in 'Case 4000' came from police wiretaps of top Bezeq officials.

Netanyahu to be questioned in 'Case 4000'

Prime Minister expected to provide testimony to police in both submarine affair as well as in “Case 4000”.

Netanyahu: A great day for the people of Israel

Watch: Netanyahu hails U.S. announcement that it would move its embassy to Jerusalem in time for Israel's 70th Independence Day.

Poll: The investigations are strengthening Likud

Channel 10 poll taken after latest developments in Case 4000 finds that if elections were held today, Likud would win 27 seats.

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.

Gabbay: The Netanyahu era is over

Zionist Union chairman instructs party members to prepare for elections in the wake of the latest developments in Netanyahu investigations.

Netanyahu associate turns state's evidence

Shlomo Filber, Director General of the Communications Ministry, expected to incriminate Netanyahu in “Case 4000”.

Iranian official: If Israel attacks, 'we will level Tel Aviv'

Senior official threatens to destroy Tel Aviv if Israel takes military action against Tehran, following Netanyahu's words in Munich.