Benjamin Netanyahu

'A bad agreement based on Iranian deception'

PM Netanyahu meets Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, presents him with documents from captured Iranian nuclear archive.

'The Iranian people are not eager for another war'

Iran expert says Netanyahu's speech on Iranian nuclear program will have limited effect, Iran mired in Syria without support of its citizens

Senior intelligence source:

A huge and unprecedented trove of Iranian intelligence

"The scope and diversity of the information will not allow Iran to say that the material is forged," says a senior intelligence official.

Netanyahu:

'I turned the question marks into exclamation points'

Netanyahu says Israel will share classified info it seized from Iran regarding its nuclear program with foreign nations.

Putin: Iran deal must be strictly observed

Russian President stresses to Netanyahu the importance of Iran deal.

Trump: Netanyahu 'sending the right message' on Iran

US President says PM Netanyahu's speech proves he was "100% right" to be critical of Iran nuclear deal, says current situation unacceptable.

'Iran understands its lies have been exposed'

MKs from across political spectrum hail historic intelligence achievement after PM's speech, call on world to act on Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu to speak:

Significant development on Iran nuclear deal

Security Cabinet emergency meeting held over Iran nuclear deal developments, not in response to explosions in Syria.

Bennett denies he ate non-kosher food

Education Minister clarifies he did not eat non-kosher food after allegations on social media caused a firestorm.

PM Netanyahu to discuss Iran deal with Mike Pompeo

US Sec. of State scheduled to discus Iran deal with PM Netanyahu shortly after arriving in Israel.

PM: Flash flood 'a terrible tragedy'

Netanyahu says country is 'praying for better news' after flash flood hits group of teenage hikers in southern Israel.

New Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home issues ultimatum

Education Minister warns PM his party will drop support for coalition in Knesset if Override Clause limiting Supreme Court not advanced.

Netanyahu: Fix Iran nuclear deal or cancel it

PM recalls bombing of Iraqi nuclear reactor by Menachem Begin, says Israel will defend itself as it did then.

Netanyahu agrees to Chief Justice's demands

Chief Justice Esther Hayut conditions meeting to discuss Overrule Clause with delay in passing of the law to override the Supreme Court.

Netanyahu: The law applies to everyone

PM Netanyahu says law applies to everyone, promises to act against reckless Arab drivers.

Report: Trump asked Netanyahu if he cares about peace

Sources say Trump last year bluntly asked Netanyahu if he actually cares about peace.

Israel to restore, refurbish, seven heritage sites

At celebratory Cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu promises to restore, refurbish 8 heritage sites, thanks world leaders for warm wishes.

Netanyahu at Har Herzl:

'The Menorah of Israel will shine forever'

PM speaks at torch-lighting ceremony. 'If we must defend ourselves - we will rise to the challenge and ensure the eternity of Israel.'

Israel Memorial Day:

Netanyahu: Terrorism is a worldwide disease

Prime Minister speaks at service for Israeli Memorial Day, says 'barbaric' terror Israel faces is now a worldwide 'disease'.

Jewish Home tops Labor in latest poll

Zionist Union drops from 24 seats to 10, Likud holds 9-mandate lead over Yesh Atid.

Court rejects Haaretz reporter's petition against Netanyahu

Supreme Court rules ministerial committee has right to allow PM to light torch during Independence Day ceremony.

A new candidate for prime minister?

Minister Miri Regev not ruling out running for Likud leadership after the Netanyahu era.

Netanyahu to Dublin Mayor: You should be ashamed of yourself

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Dublin Mayor Mícheál Mac Donncha who attended anti-Israel conference in Ramallah.

Syria Airstrike:

'When someone threatens you - strike first'

Despite official comment on the strike, Netanyahu alludes to Israel's attack on Syrian airbase. 'Hit your enemies before they can hit you.'

Netanyahu: They speak of human rights while holding a Nazi flag

At Mimouna festivities, PM says Gaza riots motivated by desire to destroy Israel, as shown by PA flag with swastika flown at protest.

Trump, Netanyahu speak by phone

Trump reiterates US commitment to Israel’s security, leaders agree to continue close coordination to counter Iran's destabilizing activities

Netanyahu's holiday greetings from Golan forest

PM tours Odem Forest, wishes Israelis a happy Passover and thanks security forces for stopping terror attack.

Netanyahu returns fire

PM responds to Iranian president's accusations Israel, US support terrorism in Syria. 'Iranian terrorist octopus accuses Israel of terror.'

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

PM Netanyahu, US Pres. Trump, discuss Middle East, promise to coordinate regarding Iran.

Meretz seeks to pass infiltrators deal as law

Left-wing Knesset faction seeks to force government to implement deal with UN cancelled by PM Netanyahu through Knesset bill.

'Expel the New Israel Fund'

Im Tirtzu head hails commission of inquiry against NIF, says 'foreign organization which opposes country that hosts it' should be banned.

Netanyahu launches commission of inquiry against New Israel Fund

PM blames NIF for pressuring third nations to pull out of agreements on infiltrators, working to undermine Israel as a Jewish state.

UN to Israel: Don't back out of infiltrator amnesty deal

After PM Netanyahu backtracks on amnesty agreement, UN calls on Israel to reconsider, says illegal immigrants 'need asylum'.

Netanyahu:

Deal with UN to legalize infiltrators - cancelled

Following backlash, PM announces cancellation of deal with UN refugee agency to legalize status of 16,000 African infiltrators.

Bennett: Plan to legalize infiltrators 'a deception'

Education Minister blasts UN-backed plan to legalize 16,000 infiltrators living in Israel. 'This is a total deception.'

Netanyahu suspends deal with UN

PM puts deal to deport less than half of illegal infiltrators in Israel on hold until meeting with representatives of southern Tel Aviv.

Shaked: I had no part in infiltrators agreement

Justice Minister denies reports she was involved in drafting agreement with UN on issue of illegal infiltrators.

Will they accept infiltrators?

European countries not informed of Israel-UN agreement

Germany, Italy, say they have received no request to accept infiltrators from Israel despite agreement with UN.

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.