Benjamin Netanyahu

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

'PM isn't going to commit political suicide for embassy move'

Coalition chairman says US is seriously considering moving embassy, but PM Netanyahu not ready to pay the political price the US may demand.

Netanyahu responds:

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

Prime Minister's Office calls for transferring US embassy to Jerusalem, says it would end Arab claim that Israel is not sovereign in city.

Number of countries hit by massive cyber attack doubles

EU law enforcement agency says 150 countries hit by massive cyber attack over the weekend, with about 200,000 individual victims.

Netanyahu: Hanging effigies of soldiers is abominable

Israeli PM speaks about haredi extremists burning effigy of IDF soldier, asks public to take precautions against global cyber attack.

Trump envoy: Israel, PA will both need to compromise

White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt pledges to diplomats that Trump administration will help forge peace between Israel, PA.

Netanyahu: Every country should move their Embassy to Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu's office: We weren't told of any decisions regarding the US Embassy.

Civil rights organization challenges Netanyahu to draw map

Group demands that Netanyahu draw Israel's map, thereby determining fate of Judea and Samaria - annexation or occupation.

Netanyahu meets with head of US Joint Chiefs of Staff

PM Netanyahu and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford discuss bilateral security ties. Netanyahu looks forward to President Trump's visit.

Netanyahu makes condolence call to Aryeh Deri

Prime Minister visits Interior Minister and Shas chief Aryeh Deri, now sitting 'shiva' for his mother.

Another terrorist state shall not arise at our expense!

'Palestinian problem with us more than 120 years is fact we exist,' says Science Minister. 'I expect Trump to announce transfer of embassy.'

"The world respects those who respect themselves"

PM calls on all Zionist parties to support Nationality Law, says response to visits by German politicians necessary to gain respect.

President Trump's message to Israel

'Netanyahu and I will decide how to confront Iranian threat,' says President Trump, adds he hopes to promote 'real, lasting peace'.

Netanyahu: We want peace

Prior to US President Trump's upcoming visit, Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes that 'Israel wants peace.'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

Jewish Home party leader attacks Likud, says 'for dozens of years, they were in charge, but were afraid to govern.'

Netanyahu: 'He was a lover of Israel, rabbi and educator'

'Rabbi Elon was a man with a pleasant termerament who worked inside and outside of the Knesset for the nation, Torah, and land of Israel.'

Netanyahu: Abbas lied to Trump

'I heard Abbas say that the Palestinians teach their children peace. Unfortunately, that's not true.'

PA official: Israel allowed payments to terrorists

Senior PA official claims Israel had agreed to allow PA to pay families of terrorists. PM's office: That's nothing but a spin.

Netanyahu: I told Putin we would cooperate or we would clash

PM Netanyahu recounts how he and Russian President Vladimir Putin began military coordination over Syria, preventing military incidents.

'Israel will deduct $1 million from funds Israel gives UN'

Israeli PM thanks countries who opposed UNESCO resolution, says Israel will 'not sit idly by' while UN claims Jerusalem isn't Jewish.

Amona mothers

'We're losing our families'

Women of Amona appeal to PM Netanyahu to finally fulfill pledge to construct new town for them so they can end their state of homelessness.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: We don't believe in UNESCO

Prime Minister responds to expected UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, slams UN organization.

Report: Trump 'definitely' visiting Israel this month

Senior officials confirm President Trump to visit Israel ahead of Jerusalem Day, talks to focus on embassy move.

'Hamas invests all its resources in destroying Israel'

PM dismisses reports Hamas to drop call for destruction of Israel from charter, says actions or terror group say otherwise.

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

PM intervenes, blocks suspension of bereaved father who interrupted Netanyahu's Memorial Day speech on Sunday.

Poll: Yesh Atid leads Likud, Jewish Home passes Zionist Union

Yair Lapid bests PM in latest poll. But do the numbers add up to a Yesh Atid coalition government?

Deputy FM: Germany needs to understand our red lines

Tzipi Hotovely expresses support for Netanyahu amid diplomatic row with Germany, says Europe needs to understand Israel's position.

'Liberman worries me, he's blurting out platitudes'

Former Defense Minister says PM should not have bought submarines, current Defense Minister has 'no patience' for security cabinet.

'Every child knows he has lost a great father'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet with IDFand terror widows and orphans prior to Memorial Day next week.

Merkel calls PM's decision to cancel meeting 'regrettable'

German Chancellor says there is nothing wrong with her Foreign Minister meeting with subversive groups in Israel.

'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister says PM was right to cancel meeting with German Foreign Minister over meeting with radical groups.

Netanyahu carries out ultimatum to German Foreign Minister

PM cancels meeting with German FM over failure to cancel meeting with radical leftist organizations B'Tselem and Breaking the Silence

German Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

PM Netanyahu had warned German Foreign Minister that meeting with radical leftist group would lead to cancellation of visit with PM.

Netanyahu issues ultimatum to German foreign minister

PM says German foreign minister can choose to meet with him or with Peace Now, but not both.

But who to watch the watchers?

Shin Bet and Mossad heads oppose Cyber Authority

Law establishing Authority raises storm in security forces who call to halt legislative process and rephrase to 'match state security needs'

'Imagine Iranian submarines in the Mediterranean'

Fox News' Sean Hannity talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the Iranian nuclear threat and the Middle East's stability.

'Trump WH has brought a welcome change to US policy'

PM Netanyahu praises Trump administration for change in US policy towards Iran during meeting with Defense Secretary Mattis.

'The whole world is impressed with Israel's Shin Bet'

PM at Shin Bet event to mark Israel's Independence Day: 'On behalf of the people of Israel, I want to tip my hat to you'

Abbas: Willing to meet Netanyahu in Washington

PA chairman tells Japanese newspaper he's willing to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu under Trump's patronage.

'Netanyahu broke my heart'

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, relates to heated Knesset discussion on Operation Protective Edge.

'I will not forget the joy when Barghouti was arrested'

Lt. Col. puzzled why media coddles 'head of serpent' Barghouti as peace seeker, not cruel despicable murderer.

PM Netanyahu jokes about his hair

PM addresses his sudden appearance with darker hair.

China: Lack of Palestinian state 'historical injustice'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Israeli-Palestinian peace talks should be revived to allow establishment of Palestinian state.

Barak blasts the government

Former Prime Minister claims Netanyahu is leading Israel towards a reality of one state with an Arab majority.

Putin: Syria chemical weapons attacks 'unfounded accusations'

Putin tells Netanyahu it is 'unacceptable' to make accusations of chemical weapons attack against Assad regime.

Israel sends condolences for St. Petersburg bombing

'The citizens of Israel stand alongside the Russian people at this difficult time.'

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Education Minister continues attacks on PM: 'I don't say that I'm against a Palestinian state, then say that I'm in favor of it.'

'Netanyahu's supporters are like a bunch of battered women'

Former Likud MK Moshe Feiglin slams PM over restrictions on building in Judea and Samaria, says PM's backers behaving irrationally.

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

Jewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'.

Report: US-Israel talks on construction suspended

Talks between Trump Administration and Netanyahu government on construction in Judea and Samaria reportedly stopped.

Report:

Netanyahu preparing package of good-will 'gestures' for PA

Prime Minister revealed to cabinet that President Trump pushing Israel to make good-will gestures to Palestinian Authority.

Israel launches new anti-rocket system

PM Netanyahu says 'Magic Wand' system becomes operational on Sunday.

The week that was and readers' comments

'Israeli Right never had contingency plan for success, scrambling to maintain political viability by delineating ideological comfort zones'.

Poll: Voters side with Kahlon over PM in coalition crisis

Likud continues to slide, with Yair Lapid opening up 4-seat lead as public turns against PM in coalition crisis over public broadcasting.

Netanyahu: I will keep my promise to Amona residents

PM relates to obligation to rebuild Amona, as March 31 deadline approaches. Tonight, cabinet convenes to discuss future building in Yesha.

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

PM Netanyahu meets Finance Minister in attempt to hammer out agreement on broadcasting authority to end ongoing coalition crisis.

PM to allow MKs to ascend Temple Mount - in three months time

Netanyahu to allow ministers, Knesset members to ascend Temple Mount after Ramadan. MK Glick: 'I will petition High Court.'

'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'

Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.'

'Katz and the haredim are preventing an agreement'

Coalition Chairman Bitan says any agreement between PM and Finance Minister must include delaying IPBC opening.