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PM asks Kazakhstan for help in securing Security Council seat

PM asks Kazakhstan's President for assistance in getting Israel's candidacy to become a rotating member of the UN Security Council accepted.

PM asks Kazakhstan for help in securing Security Council seat

Netanyahu to Egypt: Let's fight terrorism together

PM Netanyahu condemns terror attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo, calls on Egypt to "fight terrorism together".

Netanyahu to Egypt: Let's fight terrorism together

PM: Political appointments should be more like in the US

Prime Minister says Israel needs to remove red tape and bureaucracy in making political appointments after several ministers complain.

PM: Political appointments should be more like in the US

Russia waiting for Israel, PA proposals for peace summit

Russian official says his country is waiting for Israeli and PA proposals on holding a direct meeting between Abbas and Netanyahu.

Russia waiting for Israel, PA proposals for peace summit

Fatah responds to Netanyahu: We're proud of Barghouti

Fatah rejects Netanyahu's condemnation of it electing archterrorist Barghouti to its Central Committee, says he is a "warrior".

Fatah responds to Netanyahu: We're proud of Barghouti

Odeh wants Netanyahu investigated for 'incitement'

Joint List head says the party will ask that the Prime Minister be investigated for incitement after saying recent fires were Arab arson.

Odeh wants Netanyahu investigated for 'incitement'

'They sold us out!'

Amona residents blast Jewish Home over deal to relocate community, abandon demands to retroactively apply Regulation Law.

'They sold us out!'

Bennett's Achievement

Netanyahu and Bennett reach agreement on Regulation Law

PM and Education Minister agree on 'regulation package' without retroactive clause, but with separate provisions for Amona.

Netanyahu and Bennett reach agreement on Regulation Law

Regulation Law may not save Amona

PM and Finance Minister call to drop from Regulation Law provision which would prevent destruction of Amona

Regulation Law may not save Amona

Smotrich: I'm willing to apologize if I insulted PM

MK Bezalel Smotrich says he has 'great respect' for PM, but it's 'no secret' they have deep ideological disagreements.

Smotrich: I'm willing to apologize if I insulted PM

INTO THE FRAY: Bibi vs BG

INTO THE FRAY: Bibi vs BG

Watch: PM-Israeli innovation changing international standing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's delivers speech saying Israeli innovation and technology are improving Israel's international standing.

Watch: PM-Israeli innovation changing international standing

MK Glick petitions High Court against Prime Minister

MK Yehuda Glick announced that he has petitioned the High Court against PM Netanyahu's continued decision to ban MKs from the Temple Mount.

MK Glick petitions High Court against Prime Minister

'Now is the time to get Trump on our side'

Education Minister says Trump transition represents unique opportunity to shift American policy away from two-state solution.

'Now is the time to get Trump on our side'

Netanyahu: Even the Arab states realize Israel isn't the problem

'More countries are getting the message that we're willing to meet anytime, anywhere - but Abbas is not'.

Netanyahu: Even the Arab states realize Israel isn't the problem

Attorney General to investigate submarine deal

The Attorney General will investigate Netanyahu's lawyer's role in submarine deal, though the investigation will not be criminal in nature.

Attorney General to investigate submarine deal

'Ya'alon may have not been aware of submarine deal'

Acting National Security Council chief says former Defense Minister may have now known about parts of deal with Germany.

'Ya'alon may have not been aware of submarine deal'

'Netanyahu would never sell out Israel's security'

Jewish Home chief defends Prime Minister from accusations of graft related to purchase of submarines from Germany.

'Netanyahu would never sell out Israel's security'

Ya'alon calls for probe of submarine saga

Former Defense Minister confirms he opposed a deal to purchase submarines from Germany.

Ya'alon calls for probe of submarine saga

'Bennett shoots inside the APC'

Likud sources say that the Prime Minister led the push to pass the Amona Law, and that Bennett opposed the law until it benefited him.

'Bennett shoots inside the APC'

'I hope Obama won't change his policy'

Prime Minister Netanyahu expesses hope that US President Obama won't unleash any anti-Israel surprises during his final weeks in office.

'I hope Obama won't change his policy'

Netanyahu: We are aware of Amona's plight

PM says state continuing to seek to help Amona residents after High Court refuses to delay destruction of town.

Netanyahu: We are aware of Amona's plight

Meretz chief: Rabin's murder saved Netanyahu's political career

'Netanyahu didn't pull the trigger,' says Gal-On, 'but he stirred the demons that led to the murder.'

Meretz chief: Rabin's murder saved Netanyahu's political career

Ministers unanimously back Regulation Law

Bill intended to save Amona, other Yesha towns passes major hurdle, gaining official backing of coalition.

Ministers unanimously back Regulation Law

Netanyahu: Don't speculate on Trump's Mideast policies

Prime Minister orders cabinet members not to make public declarations about implications Trump victory may have in Israel.

Netanyahu: Don't speculate on Trump's Mideast policies

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Russian counterpart, warns about Iran’s drive to carry out terror attacks all over the globe.

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

Netanyahu congratulates Trump

Prime Minister calls President-elect a 'true friend of Israel'.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump

Glick defends Ilana Dayan

MK Yehuda Glick criticizes Netanyahu's response to journalist Ilana Dayan's investigative report on him. "She interviewed me fairly."

Glick defends Ilana Dayan

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

What will Israel's future relationship with UNESCO be like?

Prime Minister and Israel's ambassador to UNESCO meet to discuss Israel's future with organization after anti-Jewish votes.

What will Israel's future relationship with UNESCO be like?

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Prime Minister plays down rumors President Obama is planning 'November surprise' at UN Security Council.

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Herzog: There will be no unity government

Opposition leader declares at Rabin memorial he will no longer hold any coalition talks with Netanyahu. Elkin: Good riddance.

Herzog: There will be no unity government

Close down both broadcasting authorities?

The new committee to solve the issue of the Israel Broadcasting Authority considers closing both the old and the new authorities.

Close down both broadcasting authorities?

PM: Reform provocations prevent achieving a compromise

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Wednesday that violent events taking place at the Western Wall prevent achieving a compromise on the matter.

PM: Reform provocations prevent achieving a compromise

'The right to a good reputation is fundamental'

Netanyahu defended slain Tourism Minister against allegations that surfaced 15 years after his murder.

'The right to a good reputation is fundamental'

Netanyahu: Israel an island of stability in the Middle East

Prime Minister said Israel stable, successful and powerful compared to other nations in Middle East. Arab MKs boycott his speech.

Netanyahu: Israel an island of stability in the Middle East

Netanyahu waiting for Supreme Court over Amona law

Netanyahu reportedly only delaying vote on 'Amona Law' until Supreme Court decides whether or not to grant his request to delay demolition.

Netanyahu waiting for Supreme Court over Amona law

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

'No civil war' - the Altalena remembered

A new memorial to the Etzel members killed when the IDF fired on the ship, Altalena, was dedicated today with the message of Jewish unity.

'No civil war' - the Altalena remembered

Netanyahu recalls UNESCO ambassador

Prime Minister Netanyahu recalled Israel's ambassador to UNESCO, says it is time to reassess Israel's relationship with the organization.

Netanyahu recalls UNESCO ambassador

MK Mualem: Stop stalling over Amona issue

Jewish Home faction leader Shuli Mualem-Refaeli says she will promote Regulation Law if PM continues to stall over Amona issue.

MK Mualem: Stop stalling over Amona issue

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Office says ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount will remain in place.

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Netanyahu not doing enough to save Amona

A senior official says that Netanyahu is ignoring solutions that would save the town of Amona from destruction.

Netanyahu not doing enough to save Amona

Netanyahu tells Amona residents Obama is a threat to communities

Netanyahu tells Amona residents that Obama intends to harm Judean and Samarian communities before he leaves the White House

Netanyahu tells Amona residents Obama is a threat to communities

B'Tselem: We won't stoop to Netanyahu's level

Leftist organization says it will continue to speak out against the "occupation" after Netanyahu calls it a delusional organization.

B'Tselem: We won't stoop to Netanyahu's level

Netanyahu calls B'Tselem 'delusional' after anti-Israel meeting

Prime Minister responds to left-wing Israeli NGO's call at UN Security Council meeting to 'act against Israel'.

Netanyahu calls B'Tselem 'delusional' after anti-Israel meeting

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Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutions

Netanyahu reportedly told Secretary of State that Israel expects Obama not to support a UN resolution on Israeli-PA issue.

Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutions

Netanyahu 'admires Clinton very much,' says advisor

Clinton advisor cited conversations with Netanyahu's associates, claiming that the Prime Minister admired Clinton 'very much'.

Netanyahu 'admires Clinton very much,' says advisor

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

NY Times tells Obama to pass decision in UN spelling out borders of Israel, 'Palestine.'

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

Netanyahu stopped Peres from establishing Palestinian state

Shimon Peres and Abbas reportedly set up program to allow Jews to remain in Palestine, only to have Netanyahu pull the plug.

Netanyahu stopped Peres from establishing Palestinian state

Lapid opens wide lead over Netanyahu in latest poll

Netanyahu's approval rating sinks to 33% as Yesh Atid shows 5-seat lead over Likud in latest poll.

Lapid opens wide lead over Netanyahu in latest poll

Happy New Year from PM Netanyahu

PM's blessing includes message to Jews around the world: "remain hopeful and continue pursuing justice and truth"

Happy New Year from PM Netanyahu

Abbas under fire for attending Peres funeral

PA chairman criticized by his people for attending the funeral of Shimon Peres and shaking Netanyahu's hand.

Abbas under fire for attending Peres funeral

Netanyahu holds diplomatic meetings

Prime Minister Netanyahu hosts world leaders at his home in Jerusalem following the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.

Netanyahu holds diplomatic meetings

'Peres devoted his life to our nation and peace'

Netanyahu responds to passing of former President, recalls his first encounter with him 40 years ago.

'Peres devoted his life to our nation and peace'

Netanyahu: Peres a 'visionary' who championed defense of Israel

Prime Minister eulogizes former rival and 1996 election opponent as 'visionary' who 'strengthened Israel's defense.'

Netanyahu: Peres a 'visionary' who championed defense of Israel

A-G doesn't rule out criminal probe of Netanyahu

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit says he would approve a criminal probe of Netanyahu if "reasonable" grounds were found.

A-G doesn't rule out criminal probe of Netanyahu

Watch: Netanyahu buys books in Manhattan

Between his meeting with Obama, the UN speech and his meetings with Trump and Clinton, Netanyahu bought some books at a New York store.

Watch: Netanyahu buys books in Manhattan

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party would garner 25 seats if elections were held now, while the Likud would have just 21 seats.

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Netanyahu: I'm sure alliance with the US will only get stronger

Prime Minister Netanyahu tweets that he's 'more convinced than ever' that Israel-US bond will remain strong after elections.

Netanyahu: I'm sure alliance with the US will only get stronger