Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Netanyahu picks singer foe to perform at Canada Embassy

Netanyahu is the acting FM, but despite her frequent vitriol against him, Canada Embassy picks Achinoam Nini to sing for Independence Day.

US spied on Bibi asking Italian PM to intervene with Obama

Newly released NSA spy report reveals Netanyahu turned to Europe to intervene in 2010 spat with Obama.

Report: Israel formulating economic assistance plan for PA

Kahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population.

Netanyahu defends IDF chief from right-wing criticism

PM rejects criticism of IDF Chief of Staff over controversial comments on IDF's open-fire policy, looks to force end of public debate.

Obama times Cuba visit to avoid Netanyahu?

Obama is to be the first U.S. President in 80 years to visit Cuba, but the timing of the visit means he will miss AIPAC, Netanyahu in U.S.

Netanyahu rejects 'mystifying' French 'peace plan'

French proposal to hold talks - and then recognize 'Palestinian state' even if talks fail - makes absolutely no sense, PM says.

Netanyahu: Some Arab countries see Israel as an ally

Prime Minister addresses Conference of Presidents, notes "dramatic shift" in the attitude of some Arab countries towards Israel.

Report: Egypt cancels Netanyahu visit after minister's remarks

Are offhanded remarks on Israeli-Egyptian collaboration being as an excuse to cancel a meeting between Netanyahu and Sisi?

Netanyahu: Israel-EU relations 'back on the right track'

PM hails Friday meeting with EU foreign policy chief to repair relations after labeling controversy, but says 'friction' still remains.

Netanyahu's office denies cooperation with Quartet report

PMO denies Israel agreed to cooperate with the process of compiling a report on the freeze in the peace process.

Liberman takes swipe at 'political charlatan' Netanyahu

Former ally of PM slams his law to suspend Knesset members with 90 MK vote as a 'classic Bibi bluff,' calls to replace Netanyahu.

'Manny Naftali defamed and slandered the Prime Minister's wife'

Responding to former Superintendent winning court case, Netanyahus say the reality is different than what was written in the court's ruling.

'Good morning Buji!'; PM mocks Herzog for ruling out '2 states'

In special Knesset debate, prime minister derides opposition leader for only just 'waking up' to 'realities of the Middle East.'

Herzog: Netanyahu 'wants to become me' by building border fences

Outlining his 'separation plan' to foreign media, opposition leader calls for unilateral withdrawals, takes pot shots at prime minister.

Netanyahu urged to accept American offer for military aid

American officials tell Netanyahu he won't get a better military aid package from Obama's successor.

Netanyahu proposes bill to oust pro-terrorism Arab MKs

After 3 MKs pay comfort visit to families of 'martyr' terrorist murderers, PM proposes bill for 90-MK vote to suspend them.

Netanyahu vows to ban terror-supporting Arab MKs from Knesset

In weekly cabinet meeting, PM vows to fight to remove extremist Arab MKs from Knesset, calls for condemnation of synagogue arson.