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Committee told not to vote on bill to recognize Amona

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs Ministerial Committee for Legislation not to discuss bill to solve Amona crisis.

Committee told not to vote on bill to recognize Amona

Netanyahu urges Abbas to sack inciting advisor

Prime Minister Netanyahu calls on PA chairman to fire adviser who called to slit the throats of Jews.

Netanyahu urges Abbas to sack inciting advisor

Netanyahu aide detained in Israel fraud probe

Netanyahu's former chief of staff reportedly detained by police over fictitious business sale.

Netanyahu aide detained in Israel fraud probe

Watch: Netanyahu with Trump's new VP

Mike Pence visited Israel in December 2014 and discussed Israel's security with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Watch: Netanyahu with Trump's new VP

Netanyahu ex-Chief of Staff questioned by anti-corruption unit

Former Netanyahu official detained for questioning at Ben Gurion airport in connection with ongoing corruption investigation.

Netanyahu ex-Chief of Staff questioned by anti-corruption unit

'Yoni died because of us; Yoni died for us'

PM, President, and MKs attend memorial service for Yoni Netanyahu 40 years after he was killed while commanding Entebbe rescue operation.

'Yoni died because of us; Yoni died for us'

Kahlon denies reports of Cabinet reshuffle

Finance Minister insists there will be no change of ministries without Yoav Galant's full agreement

Kahlon denies reports of Cabinet reshuffle

Will there soon be an Egyptian-mediated peace summit?

Reports claim Netanyahu has agreed to meet with Abbas and el-Sisi; PM office neither confirms nor denies; Palestinians reportedly opposed.

Will there soon be an Egyptian-mediated peace summit?

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Officials in Washington believe Netanyahu will consent to sign agreement on military aid with Obama and not wait for the next president.

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Cabinet reshuffle to hit Kulanu

Reports indicate Netanyahu intends to give Kulanu Economy Ministry, though its authorities will be reduced.

Cabinet reshuffle to hit Kulanu

Family asks gov't: Urge Egypt to help return Hadar Goldin's body

Goldin family wants Egypt to make Hamas return Hadar's body, which it has held since 2014.

Family asks gov't: Urge Egypt to help return Hadar Goldin's body

Egypt's foreign minister meets Netanyahu in rare visit

In Jerusalem, Egyptian FM emphasizes "commitment to supporting a just, comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Egypt's foreign minister meets Netanyahu in rare visit

'Conviction of Netanyahu on new suspicions unlikely'

Nature of suspicions against PM to be confirmed by A-G later in the week; experts say conviction unlikely in alleged money-laundering case.

'Conviction of Netanyahu on new suspicions unlikely'

Amona residents: The ball is in Netanyahu's court

Residents of Amona acknowledge their fate lies in the hands of the Prime Minister, who must pass legislation legalizing the community.

Amona residents: The ball is in Netanyahu's court

PM slams Obama's position on Yesha building as 'unacceptable'

'Building homes in Maale Adumim isn't preventing peace,' says Netanyahu during Africa trip.

PM slams Obama's position on Yesha building as 'unacceptable'

Despite Netanyahu's pledge, Israel transfers tax money to PA

Government reneges on promise to cut tax transfers to Palestinian Authority following string of deadly terror attacks.

Despite Netanyahu's pledge, Israel transfers tax money to PA

At Africa summit, Bibi hails 'milestone' in Israel-Africa ties

Israeli prime minister kicks off Uganda summit with seven African nations with quotes from Herzl, vows to share Israeli technology.

At Africa summit, Bibi hails 'milestone' in Israel-Africa ties

PM speaks in Uganda to mark 40th Entebbe anniversary

Netanyahu's trip marks first visit to Africa by sitting Prime Minister in half a century. The Prime Minister spoke at the event.

PM speaks in Uganda to mark 40th Entebbe anniversary

Barkat: We must not stop building in Jerusalem

'People must be allowed to live in whatever part of the city they choose', says Jerusalem Mayor.

Barkat: We must not stop building in Jerusalem

Watch: Netanyahu visits bedroom where 13-year-old murdered

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of Hallel Ariel in Kiryat Arba on Friday; mother urges him to act.

Watch: Netanyahu visits bedroom where 13-year-old murdered

Netanyahu: We're employing harsher measures against terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks about new counter-terrorism operations in wake of recent wave of attacks

Netanyahu: We're employing harsher measures against terror

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at US embassy's Fourth of July celebration.

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Likud MKs outraged by Arab MK's anti-Israel incitement following Turkey deal, call for her ouster from Knesset.

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Top cabinet members oppose Turkey reconciliation agreement

Senior minister bashes PM over Turkey deal; Liberman expected to oppose compensation fund for Turks.

Top cabinet members oppose Turkey reconciliation agreement

Netanyahu: Deal with Turkey 'a strategic interest for Israel'

Israeli PM outlines reconciliation deal; Gaza blockade to remain, Turkey to prevent terror against Israel, help return captive Israelis.

Netanyahu: Deal with Turkey 'a strategic interest for Israel'

Kerry leaves for Rome to meet Netanyahu

Meeting between PM and Secretary of State expected to deal with Quartet report criticizing Israel.

Kerry leaves for Rome to meet Netanyahu

Netanyahu to Itzhak Perlman: You're the 'fiddler of the world'

PM Netanyahu hosts 2016 Genesis Prize laureate violinist Itzhak Perlman, praises his work on behalf of special needs children.

Netanyahu to Itzhak Perlman: You're the 'fiddler of the world'

Netanyahu and Kerry's upcoming meeting confirmed

PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State to meet on Sunday in Rome to discuss stalled peace efforts.

Netanyahu and Kerry's upcoming meeting confirmed

'Moskowitz was a proud Jew and an ardent Zionist'

Beit Orot Executive Director reads letter by Prime Minister Netanyahu at funeral of Dr. Irving Moskowitz.

'Moskowitz was a proud Jew and an ardent Zionist'

Lapid: Left is making classic mistake, starting with concessions

Yesh Atid head claims he warned Bibi of outside interference years ago, attacks Herzog for naive approach to negotiating.

Lapid: Left is making classic mistake, starting with concessions

Netanyahu and Kerry to meet as French peace push continues

Netanyahu and Kerry to meet against the backdrop of French peace initiative and a Quartet report criticizing Israel.

Netanyahu and Kerry to meet as French peace push continues

Livni: 'Government is doing what YESHA Council wants'

Tzipi Livni calls on Israeli leaders to listen to complaints, particularly from Ya'alon, Barak.

Livni: 'Government is doing what YESHA Council wants'

Netanyahu brushes off Ya’alon’s attack, implies he's a hypocrite

Prime Minister pooh-poohs ex-Defense Minister’s claim that Iran is not an existential threat.

Netanyahu brushes off Ya’alon’s attack, implies he's a hypocrite

Netanyahu: We look after our soldiers

Netanyahu awards commendation for bravery to Dr. Regina Fikman, who served as a medical officer during Operation Protective Edge.

Netanyahu: We look after our soldiers

Netanyahu: Israel to help NATO anti-terror fight with intel

Battle against Islamic terrorism 'must know no bounds' Netanyahu tells NATO ambassadors, says Israel opening NATO mission very soon.

Netanyahu: Israel to help NATO anti-terror fight with intel

Netanyahu: Enlightened countries must unite to fight terror

At weekly cabinet meeting, Israeli prime minister again sends condolences to United States following Orlando gay club massacre.

Netanyahu: Enlightened countries must unite to fight terror

Netanyahu: Israel stands shoulder-to-shoulder with America

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu joins world leaders in sending condolences to the US after Orlando gay nightclub massacre.

Netanyahu: Israel stands shoulder-to-shoulder with America

Netanyahu: Cruelty and murder in the heart of Tel Aviv

Netanyahu, Liberman and Erdan visit the site of Tel Aviv attack, vow to restore security.

Netanyahu: Cruelty and murder in the heart of Tel Aviv

Netanyahu, Deri to meet amid Channel 10 scandal

Prime Minister calls Deri during Russia trip as Shas threatens to continue coalition boycott.

Netanyahu, Deri to meet amid Channel 10 scandal

'We thought Liberman was really right-wing'

Chair of Constitution Committee worried by Netanyahu, Liberman's declarations of support for two-state solution.

'We thought Liberman was really right-wing'

Russia returns captured IDF tank

Russia returns tank captured during 1982 Lebanon War. Netanyahu: 'Families will now have a grave to visit.'

Russia returns captured IDF tank

Netanyahu vows: 'Syria won't be a launchpad against Israel'

Talking to Moscow's Jewish leaders, PM admits Israeli activity in Syria, says he talked with Putin about new regional 'arrangement.'

Netanyahu vows: 'Syria won't be a launchpad against Israel'

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Despite tensions between his country and Turkey, Russian President tells Netanyahu he supports reconciliation between Israel and Turkey.

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Watch: Netanyahu and Putin shore up alliance in Moscow

Israeli, Russian leaders meet for fourth time in nine months, as alliance continues to grow.

Watch: Netanyahu and Putin shore up alliance in Moscow

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

As PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS.

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

Controversy deepens over French tycoon's payments to Netanyahu

Netanyahu's lawyer on the defensive after Frenchman disputes PM's version of events, saying he paid him more during his time in office.

Controversy deepens over French tycoon's payments to Netanyahu

Arab League chief: Netanyahu avoiding French peace initiative

Nabil Al-Arabi accuses Netanyahu of taking advantage of the Arab Peace Initiative in order to avoid the French peace initiative.

Arab League chief: Netanyahu avoiding French peace initiative

Netanyahu calls on Liberman to help wounded soldier

Netanyahu pushes for government aid to enable wounded soldier to return home.

Netanyahu calls on Liberman to help wounded soldier

Coalition chair warns 'Bennett is playing with fire'

Likud MK warns Bennett's attacks on PM could spell end of coalition, saying, 'either we have elections or we replace Jewish Home.'

Coalition chair warns 'Bennett is playing with fire'

Liberman tells Bennett to 'relax,' end feud with Netanyahu

New Defense Minister insists army will not interfere with construction of special unit in house of wounded soldier in Yesha.

Liberman tells Bennett to 'relax,' end feud with Netanyahu

Netanyahu admits contributions from Frenchman on trial for fraud

Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged receiving contributions from French tycoon on trial for fraud, but insists they were not political.

Netanyahu admits contributions from Frenchman on trial for fraud

Netanyahu to French FM: Direct talks better than peace summit

Netanyahu tells French Foreign Minister that encouraging Abbas to sit down for direct talks would be more useful than a peace summit.

Netanyahu to French FM: Direct talks better than peace summit

Report: Netanyahu to reach out to Moscow over peace talks

Netanyahu likely to approach Putin about presenting a united front in the event of French-brokered talks, political source claims.

Report: Netanyahu to reach out to Moscow over peace talks

Abbas's Fatah presents 'Bibi the baby killer'

In slanderous English language post Fatah accuses Netanyahu of 'killing Palestinian kids to win Israeli votes.'

Abbas's Fatah presents 'Bibi the baby killer'

Netanyahu announces 'Jerusalem Jubilee' plan

PM welcomes three new ministers into government, lays out plan for massive investment in the capital.

Netanyahu announces 'Jerusalem Jubilee' plan

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Russia next week

Kremlin announces Netanyahu will visit Russia next week to discuss a wide range of international issues with Putin.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Russia next week

Netanyahu: The path to peace is not through conferences

Prime Minister Netanyahu again criticizes the French peace initiative, says direct talks are the only way to achieve peace.

Netanyahu: The path to peace is not through conferences

Saudi Arabia plays down Netanyahu's comments on peace talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister says it's too early to assess Israel's seriousness to discuss changes in Arab peace initiative.

Saudi Arabia plays down Netanyahu's comments on peace talks

Erekat rejects Netanyahu's peace statement as 'PR strategy'

PLO Secretary-General rejects Netanyahu and Liberman’s statement in favor of peace talks and the two-state solution.

Erekat rejects Netanyahu's peace statement as 'PR strategy'

Herzog slams 'government in vision of the prophet Marzel'

Bitter Labor head says 'magician' Netanyahu 'made himself disappear' as 'radical right' takes over; calls for Kahlon to collapse government.

Herzog slams 'government in vision of the prophet Marzel'