Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Chief Bezeq shareholder among detainees in 'Case 4000' probe

Names of seven detainees in so called "Case 4000" cleared for publication.

Iran's Zarif slams Netanyahu's 'cartoonish circus' drone stunt

'You were audience for cartoonish circus this morning which does not even deserve dignity of response.'

66 presumed dead in Iranian plane crash

PM Netanyahu offers condolences. 'We have no quarrel with the people of Iran, only with the regime that torments them.'

Yaalon calls on Netanyahu to resign

Former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Yaalon, a Netanyahu rival, calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign over bribery allegations.

Netanyahu and Haley will speak at AIPAC

AIPAC conference next month in Washington to see participation of PM and US Ambassador to UN. Netanyahu will also meet with Trump.

PM Netanyahu preventing sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?

PM Netanyahu pans Knesset commmittee's plan to discuss bill for sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

Netanyahu to meet Trump at the White House

Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit the White House on March 5, says senior U.S. administration official.

2,000 demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv demanding Netanyahu resign

Following police recommendation PM be indicted, hundreds gather at left-wing rally calling for Netanyahu to resign.

Poll: Likud 28, Yesh Atid 22

Poll taken following police recommendation to indict Prime Minister shows coalition stable, retaining majority with Likud as largest party.

Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister

Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.

Two weeks to evacuation:

Netanyahu to discuss solution for Nativ Ha'avot residents

After return from Germany, PM to sit with coalition heads to approve NIS 70 million alternative housing budget for Gush Etzion evacuees.

Expert: Netanyahu doesn't have to resign

Prof. Aviad Hacohen explains in what circumstances Netanyahu should resign, but is convinced that he does not need to do right now.

Poll: Likud stronger after police recommendations

New poll finds Likud up from previous poll. 45% of respondents say Netanyahu should resign.

'The Opposition refuses to accept the will of the People'

Deputy Foreign Minister responds to police recommendation that PM be indicted. 'Attorney General is being pressured to indict at all costs.'

Shaked: 'Media does superficial work'

'We must stop holding trials on social networks and media. A person, even if a suspect and even if accused, is presumed innocent.'

'Voters, not police, replace governments'

'Police did everything possible to take down Netanyahu, this is an illegitimate process.

Netanyahu: I'm not stepping down

Prime Minister rejects police recommendation to indict him on corruption charges, vows that government will serve its full term.

'We don't always have to accept the US position'

Minister Bennett says he will clarify coordination with US over 'sovereignty.' 'US is our greatest friend, but it doesn't have veto power.'

White House denies it discussed 'Sovereignty Law' with Israel

Spokesman for Jared Kushner denies White House discussed Sovereignty Law with Israel - but Netanyahu insists talks took place.

PA: Trump admin 'complicit in Israel's annexation plans'

Senior PA official claims US is complicit in Israel's plans to 'annex' Judea and Samaria.

Report: Israel froze marijuana exports at Trump's request

Report claims PM Netanyahu canned plan to export marijuana due to pressure from US Pres. Trump.

Olmert on Netanyahu: May his tenure end quickly

Former Prime Minister comments on cases against Netanyahu: I do not wish him harm on a personal level.