Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu bares his tragic ties to the Holocaust

At Knesset ceremony, Netanyahu reads a poem by his father-in-law and recalls all of his family who perished at the hands of the Nazis.

Netanyahu confirms unity government talks with Herzog

For the first time, PM admits there were talks with leftist Zionist Union, but says talks ended with Herzog corruption scandal.

'Netanyahu returned the terrorist's body, he must quit'

Former ally Liberman slams Netanyahu's 'scandalous' conduct in returning terrorist's body mere hours after he ran down soldiers.

'One Yad Vashem is enough'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu meets with Holocaust survivors before memorial ceremony. 'Our strength is your strength.'

Details of alleged 'unity government' deal revealed

Senior Likud source claims Netanyahu made generous deal to leftist Zionist Union, now waiting for response; Herzog's office denies.

'They're trying to bash Merkel by criticizing Netanyahu'

Sources close to Prime Minister Netanyahu deny claims by German legislators that relations between the two countries are worsening.

Bennett: Netanyahu doesn't scare me

Jewish Home chief pledges to keep up the fight to maintain IDF presence in major Palestinian Authority cities, despite threats by Netanyahu.

UN Security Council rejects Netanyahu Golan declaration

UNSC rebuffs PM's declaration that Golan Heights will remain part of Israel 'forever' - but with a relatively tame statement.

Islamic Leader: Netanyahu will break into Al-Aqsa

Islamic movement leader accuses Israel of trying to take over Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday.

Kremlin denies Bibi-Putin meeting was over aerial incident

Russia rejects Israeli media reports, according to which Netanyahu met Putin after Russian jet fired on Israeli aircraft.

Netanyahu: Putin meeting secured IDF operational freedom

PM hails achievements for Israeli security made in Moscow meeting, reveals details including coordination of two armies on war front.

Netanyahu, Putin to meet over Iran, Syria issues

Meeting follows Iran receiving first parts of S-300 missile system.

Netanyahu encourages Israelis: Visit Judea-Samaria on Pesach

Judea-Samaria residents have established their own freedom, like the State of Israel itself, PM says in pre-Passover message.

EU rejects Netanyahu's comments on the Golan Heights

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says that the body does not recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

Netanyahu reveals 'global breakthrough' in locating tunnels

Prime Minister lauds IDF uncovering a Hamas terror tunnel in Israeli territory, indicates a technological revelation is behind it.

Netanyahu: Liberman working with Arabs to form leftist gov't

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman, says he is working with the Joint List to bring down the government.

Netanyahu declares: Golan will forever be ours

PM declares Golan will forever remain a part of Israel, calls on world to recognize Israel's control over strategic area.

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach director who attacked Netanyahu

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach coordinator who said Netanyahu "sanctioned the murder of 2,000 people".

Netanyahu slams Arab MK's 'lies', warns of Passover escalation

Prime Minister lashes out after MK Jamal Zahalka incites further terror attacks, warns despite calm terror could well return.

Liberman: Netanyahu is holding secret talks with Abbas

Former ally of PM outlines 'strange signs' indicating covert negotiations on Israeli withdrawals, says results will be revealed at UN.

Peres gets snubbed from presidential ceremony

Shimon Peres, former president and PM, wasn't invited to event honoring former presidents and PMs due to 'a mishap.'

Bibi blinks first

Crisis averted: 1,300 Ethiopian Jews coming home

With coalition revolt, two Likud MKs manage to make Netanyahu backtrack after he scrapped resolution on Ethiopian aliyah.

Meet the Israeli who fought off a terrorist - with his guitar

Today's news roundup: Exclusive interview with one Israeli musician you shouldn't mess with, and Netanyahu lays down the gauntlet to Abbas.

Netanyahu's new PR man denies sexual assault accusations

Woman accuses David Keyes, who was appointed spokesperson for the Prime Minister only a couple weeks ago, of assault.

Bibi calls to 'unleash Israel's economic potential' with reforms

Bank of Israel report signals strong, stable economy. PM calls to slash bureaucracy and unleash wave of economic growth.

Abbas: Netanyahu is still a partner for peace

In interview on Israeli TV, PA chairman says he still sees Netanyahu as partner for peace, denounces current terror wave against Israelis.

Netanyahu pushes to appoint controversial PR chief

Prime Minister intends to go ahead with appointment of Ran Baratz, despite his Facebook posts against Obama and Kerry.

Hevron soldier released from jail

Court throws out detention extension. Netanyahu calls soldier's dad, says, 'I rely on the investigation, you should too.'

Knesset limits bankers' salaries to 2.5 million shekels per year

New law limits bank executives' salaries to 2.5 million shekels per year. Netanyahu accept, but doesn't want it to spread to other fields.

Netanyahu says soldier's father 'touched my heart'

In faction meeting PM slams Supreme Court for canceling gas deal, says soldier on trial 'will get a fair investigation.'

Liberman plans protest in support of jailed soldier

Yisrael Beytenu head urges Israelis to support 'lynched' soldier who shot wounded terrorist, says won't support govt bill to ban Arab MKs.

Ex-ambassador: Obama 'fabricated' diplomatic crises with Israel

Ex-ambassador Oren blames 'fabricated' crises created by Obama administration for icy relations between Israel and Washington.

PM slams soldier, Liberman attacks 'hypocritical onslaught'

Netanyahu joins condemnation of soldier who shot neutralized terrorist, as only three MKs come to his defense.

Netanyahu sides with the Reform Movement

Netanyahu denounces Shas MKs' statements against Reform Jews. 'Attacks on any part of the Jewish people are inappropriate, unacceptable.'

Netanyahu: Terror doesn't distinguish between countries

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Belgian counterpart, offers condolences over terrorist attacks in Brussels.

Netanyahu: Even if you give up Brussels, terror will continue

In broadcast to AIPAC in Washington DC, Netanyahu states 'terror has no grievances, it's not like we could offer them Brussels.'

Breaking the Silence lashes out at Netanyahu

Responding to PM's announcement of investigation into radical group's apparent spying, group calls to investigate Netanyahu.

Coalition crisis

Reform movement warns Netanyahu

In message to PM, Reform leaders demand Kotel decision remain, indicate compromise on mikvaot. Netanyahu promises to help 'quietly.'

Rapprochement coming? Netanyahu condemns Ankara attack

In what some see as a sign that relations with Turkey are improving, Netanyahu expresses solidarity with Turkey following Ankara bombing.

Did Obama make up his fight with Netanyahu?

Former Ambassador to the US Michael Oren says face-off with Netanyahu revealed by Obama in interview didn't actually happen.

Government considers expelling families of terrorists

Netanyahu reveals new options being weighed by government to confront ongoing terror wave.

Revealed: Obama attacked Netanyahu for being 'condescending'

In interview, US President Barack Obama describes for the first time a particularly frosty meeting in which he berated the Israeli PM.

Former Likud minister blasts Netanyahu over terror wave

Ex-Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar calls to deport anti-Israel inciters, track down and expel illegal Arab residents.

White House appears surprised that Netanyahu canceled visit

White House spokesman says the Americans learned from the media that Netanyahu is canceling his visit.

Obama declines to meet Netanyahu, PM nixes US trip

President Obama foregoes meeting with Netanyahu in favor of flight to Cuba for first US presidential trip since 1920s.

PM mocks Arab MKs over Hezbollah support

Netanyahu ridicules Joint List MKs over their support for Hezbollah: "Did you fall and hit your heads?"

Netanyahu remains committed to changes in Kotel

Prime Minister reiterates commitment to a decision to create a new prayer space for Reform and Conservative Jews at the Kotel.

PM's brother-in-law: Abandon Likud if Judea-Samaria not annexed

Prominent nationalist academic Dr. Hagai Ben Artzi urges Likud voters to defect to Jewish Home unless Netanyahu adopts 'Bennett Plan.'

Exposed

New initiative to topple Netanyahu from power

Heads of center-right parties are planning a coup, by which they will force Likud to demote Netanyahu if it wants to retain rule.

Obama administration balks at Netanyahu's anti-terror plan

US State Department voices "concern" over proposed deportation plan, condemns terrorist home demolitions as "counterproductive".

MK Hazan threatens to topple the government unless gets his way

Oren Hazan warns that he will quit coalition unless his punishment is lifted. This would leave government without a majority in the Knesset.

Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassador

Amid tensions over Egyptian parliamentarian meeting Israeli envoy, Netanyahu hosts Egypt's envoy to Israel.

Netanyahu rails against Gaza disengagement at Sharon memorial

During memorial service two years after Ariel Sharon's death, Netanyahu took to the plenum to condemn 2005 Gaza Disengagement.

Netanyahu: Lieberman is a 'blabbering' leftist

PM mocks "emergency meeting" between MKs Lieberman and Lapid on foreign policy.

Netanyahu hails report ranking Israel 8th world power

While outlining moves to increase alliances worldwide, PM celebrates international report finding Israel is 8th in world in 'Power.'

German officials: Netanyahu 'distorted' Merkel's comments

Officials in Germany deny Chancellor Merkel has given up on two-state solution, as she appeared to hint during meeting with Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Our red lines stand, no Iranian terror state on Golan

PM welcomes Syrian ceasefire, but warns Israel won't accept Iranian buildup along Golan Heights.

Netanyahu: Israel and Microsoft are 'a marriage made in heaven'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, hails Israel's cooperation with the tech giant.

Netanyahu schools Cameron on 'the facts' about Jerusalem

In first response to British PM's surprisingly sharp criticism of Israeli 'settlements' in Jerusalem, Netanyahu pulls no punches.

The sounds of war

'We heard explosions and Hamas battle cries'

Gaza Belt residents record 'intensive' Hamas training just over the border, as Netanyahu tries to placate regional heads who demand answers.