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Winter responds to Netanyahu:

'This is what endangers the right-wing bloc'

Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter responds to the Prime Minister’s claim that his party poses a “danger" to the right: “We are part of the right-wing camp, but we work for no one."

'This is what endangers the right-wing bloc'

US Jews sour on Iran war:

Just one-third now call campaign successful

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

Just one-third now call campaign successful

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for unity to save right-wing bloc, Otzma Yehudit declares decision to run separately 'final and absolute.'

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Ofer Winter clarifies:

'We will recommend only Netanyahu'

Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter clarifies his position ahead of the election: “We are part of the right-wing camp. Its leader is Netanyahu, and he is the only one we will recommend."

'We will recommend only Netanyahu'

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Netanyahu calls on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the bad blood between them and unite ahead of the elections.

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

‘Entire nation is moved’:

Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the family of Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from Sultan Yacoub, after his remains were returned to Israel.

Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

Netanyahu warns:

Winter might bring the right wing down

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Ofer Winter during an event hosted by the Binyamin Regional Council on Tuesday evening and called on him to unite with Moshe Feiglin and Avi Maoz.

Winter might bring the right wing down

'A steep price'

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions against Iran, praising Trump and Bessent for imposing a steep price on the regime.

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

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'Iran tried to assassinate one of my children'

Netanyahu revealed this evening that Iran has attempted to assassinate one of his children, after Iranian state TV threatened President Trump's son.

'Iran tried to assassinate one of my children'

Details of operation to locate the Altalena revealed

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Ben Gvir and Eliyahu present details of the operation to locate the Altalena and the findings that were discovered.

Details of operation to locate the Altalena revealed

Netanyahu, Katz presented with data showing decline in terrorism

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister held a situational assessment at Central Command. Minister Katz: “The number of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria has fallen to levels we have never seen before."

Netanyahu, Katz presented with data showing decline in terrorism

A disaster for Israel:

Netanyahu warns of splintering parties on the right

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges right-wing voters not to support parties failing to pass the electoral threshold: 'You are wasting your vote. It guarantees the rise of the left, which would be a disaster for Israel.'

Netanyahu warns of splintering parties on the right

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

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'We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister addresses the developing threat of explosive drones on the southern front in a special video. “I have instructed that everything be done against these deadly devices."

'We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip'

'Cheap politics'

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu criticism of Interpol request

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu after his criticism of Ankara seeking Interpol arrest warrants for him and other Israeli officials.

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu criticism of Interpol request

'Antisemitic dictator'

Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks arrests of Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Turkish President after Turkey asks Interpol for arrest warrants against him and other senior Israeli officials.

Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks arrests of Israelis

Minister Strock reveals:

'Netanyahu considered prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

'20 rabbis asked Netanyahu to hold prayer inside Gaza. We are returning to the parts of the Land that we abandoned. We did it in northern Samaria, and we will do it in Gaza as well,' says Minister Orit Strock.

'Netanyahu considered prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

Escalation as Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrants for Netanyahu

Ankara asks Interpol to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and dozens of senior Israeli officials over their alleged involvement in stopping the Global Sumud flotilla en route to Gaza.

Escalation as Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrants for Netanyahu

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Netanyahu at pop star Eden Ben Zaken’s concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Prime Minister speaks with the singer during her concert: “It’s wonderful to be with our amazing people and with you."

Netanyahu at pop star Eden Ben Zaken’s concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Ben Gurion strike fallout

Netanyahu orders removal of Airport Workers’ chief from Likud

Netanyahu’s associates furious over the move by Pinchas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers’ union, prompting the Prime Minister to order his removal from Likud.

Netanyahu orders removal of Airport Workers’ chief from Likud

'Hamas hasn't changed'

Special interview with Amb. Mike Huckabee

In a special Arutz Sheva interview, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks out on Iran, Hamas, Syria, Israel's upcoming elections, and Trump-Netanyahu ties.

Special interview with Amb. Mike Huckabee

Netanyahu’s warning after Ben Gurion Airport chaos

The Prime Minister addressed the surprise strike and severe disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport and made clear that the airport would operate normally.

Netanyahu’s warning after Ben Gurion Airport chaos

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US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Netanyahu: The ICC has become a kangaroo court.

US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer

The encounter with a wounded soldier that moved Netanyahu

During a visit to Ariel University, Netanyahu met Amit, who was wounded by sniper fire in Gaza: “A moment that moved me deeply."

The encounter with a wounded soldier that moved Netanyahu

Kushner:

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

President Trump's envoy and son-in-law says concerns raised by Netanyahu during four-hour meeting were addressed, stresses Israel will retain right to defend itself.

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

Netanyahu's strong message to Kushner

In 4-hour meeting with Israeli PM, US envoy Jared Kushner presses Israel to implement the 15-point Gaza peace plan.

Netanyahu's strong message to Kushner

Trump on Israeli elections:

I should stay out, but may endorse someone

US President declines to endorse a candidate in Israel's upcoming elections, but leaves open possibility he could do so later.

I should stay out, but may endorse someone

Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

Piers Morgan calls Netanyahu 'idiot' after the PM referred to the UK as an 'Islamic Republic,' but thousands of commenters back up Prime Minister with facts.

Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

Report:

Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan

Jared Kushner is set to travel to Israel next week to coordinate the White House's Gaza transition plan with Prime Minister Netanyahu, sources tell Axios.

Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan

Netanyahu ordered to remove video after petition over minors

Election Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Netanyahu's video removed after a petition alleged it improperly featured children in a campaign.

Netanyahu ordered to remove video after petition over minors

Netanyahu hails Colombia:

'The Israeli flag will continue to fly here'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, declaring the plateau will remain Israeli land.

'The Israeli flag will continue to fly here'

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bar Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from returning to Judea and Samaria following visit abroad. 'Palestinian Terrorist Authority must be dismantled.'

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

'Morally corrupt'

New Likud pick's anti-Trump posts come back to bite him

Oren Dobronsky apologized to Trump after past posts criticizing his Iran war policy surfaced shortly after Netanyahu named him to a Likud slot.

New Likud pick's anti-Trump posts come back to bite him

PM launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

In announcing AI program, PM Netanyahu says: “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it."

PM launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

Government expands housing discounts for reservists nationwide

Netanyahu, Katz and Smotrich unveil housing plan offering 20,000 reservists apartments and land, with discounts topping NIS 500,000.

Government expands housing discounts for reservists nationwide

'No 'Fatahstan' nor 'Hamastan''

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza proposal, vows no IDF withdrawal before Hamas disarmament, and rules out a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Report: Defense Min. left Security Cabinet meeting for wedding

Report claims Defense Minister Israel Katz left a crucial Security Cabinet session before it concluded, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking where he had gone.

Report: Defense Min. left Security Cabinet meeting for wedding

'Nice and frank conversation'

Vance rejects reports of clash with Netanyahu

Vice President JD Vance rejects reports of a hostile confrontation with Netanyahu, characterizing their talks over Iran policy as frank but pleasant.

Vance rejects reports of clash with Netanyahu

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'The long journey of the Herzl family ends today'

Prime Minister links Herzl's vision to Israel's current security challenges, vows to prevent a nuclear Iran; President Herzog says lasting victory requires both military success and statesmanship.

'The long journey of the Herzl family ends today'

Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir

Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.

Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir

Haredi allies turn on Netanyahu over Draft Law

Haredi factions disagree on response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements on law preventing arrest of haredi draft evaders, exposing internal rift.

Haredi allies turn on Netanyahu over Draft Law

Poll:

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

New party on the horizon?

Erdan sets red line for the government

Ex-Likud member and former ambassador Gilad Erdan vows that he will not sit in a narrow government.

Erdan sets red line for the government

Netanyahu:

Arrest Law will not be reinstated

PM Netanyahu said the law freezing draft evader arrests failed to boost haredi enlistment, pledging new legislation after the elections: 'Those who do not study Torah will enlist - or go to prison.'

Arrest Law will not be reinstated

'Unbelievable support'

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tim Sheehy in Washington

PM Netanyahu meets Senator Tim Sheehy in Washington, thanking him for his support, as Sheehy notes that true friends reveal themselves when under siege.

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tim Sheehy in Washington

Netanyahu meets Evangelicals:

'We are one against common threats'

Netanyahu thanks Evangelical leaders for their unwavering support during a meeting in Washington, urging unity against antisemitism and calling on them to fight back.

'We are one against common threats'

During DC meeting

Netanyahu thanks Sen. Fetterman for standing with Israel

PM Netanyahu meets Senator John Fetterman in D.C., thanking him for his staunch support, as Fetterman vows to remain the "conscience of the Democratic Party."

Netanyahu thanks Sen. Fetterman for standing with Israel

'Nobody tells him what to do'

Netanyahu rejects claims he misled Trump on Iran

In an interview with ABC News, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms President Trump leads their coalition against Iran, dismissing claims he persuaded the US to stay in the war.

Netanyahu rejects claims he misled Trump on Iran

'Best ally since WWII'

Sen. Tom Cotton praises Israel in meeting with Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu meets Senator Tom Cotton in D.C., where Cotton praises Israel as America’s top ally since WWII in their shared fight against Iran and terrorism.

Sen. Tom Cotton praises Israel in meeting with Netanyahu

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

Netanyahu and Trump 'on the same page'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva from Washington, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely shares a front-row view into the critical meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump.

Netanyahu and Trump 'on the same page'

Senior Israeli official:

'Decision on Iran strikes is up to Trump'

Senior official says Iran moved centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain, and that Trump and Netanyahu discussed phasing out US military aid and options to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, among other issues.

'Decision on Iran strikes is up to Trump'

Netanyahu's surprising response

"We have special forces all around"

Netanyahu was asked what would happen if he were forced to make an emergency landing in a country that recognizes the ICC arrest warrant.

"We have special forces all around"

Netanyahu weighs digital primaries for Likud

The Prime Minister is considering shifting Likud to a digital voting system for its primaries. The idea follows his favorable impression of the online primary held by The Democrats party.

Netanyahu weighs digital primaries for Likud

Netanyahu on Trump:

'Those looking for cracks will find a wall of granite'

In a Fox News interview following his White House visit, PM Netanyahu praises his meeting with President Trump, stressing their shared resolve against a nuclear Iran.

'Those looking for cracks will find a wall of granite'

Trump on meeting Netanyahu:

'Many important subjects were discussed'

President Trump says his meeting with Netanyahu was very good: Obviously, many important subjects were discussed.

'Many important subjects were discussed'

Sean Hannity:

'Lindsey Graham loved peace, Israel, & Benjamin Netanyahu'

Sean Hannity honored Lindsey Graham as a staunch Israel supporter and peace advocate, rejecting claims that the late senator was a warmonger.

'Lindsey Graham loved peace, Israel, & Benjamin Netanyahu'

At Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Peace Now launches anti-government campaign

During Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting, the Peace Now organization parked a truck displaying a campaign against the government and the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Peace Now launches anti-government campaign