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Lindsey Graham memorial:

'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends'

Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in a special event held in Washington in memory of the late American lawmaker.

'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends'

Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and is expected to present him with intelligence evidence of nuclear activity at the “Pixaxe Mountain."

Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Trump took a dig at Netanyahu, saying he did not need his updates on Iran and made it clear that he would prefer an agreement to war at this stage.

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

Report:

Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present intelligence to President Trump showing Iran is installing centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain and breaking ceasefire promises, reports The New York Post.

Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Ahead of elections

Likud Central Committee approves all of Netanyahu's requests

The Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu’s request for eight reserved slate spots, as well as a clause allowing sitting ministers and MKs to run in regional districts.

Likud Central Committee approves all of Netanyahu's requests

Newly released footage:

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

President Trump:

We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but on Iran we are close

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said there are 'some disagreements' with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed that the positions of the US and Israel on Iran are 'pretty close.'

We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but on Iran we are close

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off for diplomatic visit to Washington, focusing on Iranian threat, expansion of Abraham Accords.

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Just before Washington trip

Netanyahu reveals concern over possible US pressure

The Prime Minister embarks on a quick visit to the US at the President's invitation, focusing on discussing the Iranian issue and attending the funeral ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham

Netanyahu reveals concern over possible US pressure

A cocerned New Yorker weighs in:

Reckless rhetoric as Netanyahu comes to town

Mamdani’s dangerous campaign of lies and defamation against Netanyahu and Israel. Opinion.

Reckless rhetoric as Netanyahu comes to town

Bennett-Lapid hit all-time low polling numbers

A new Kantar poll shows Likud leading with 22 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot trails by one seat and matches Netanyahu in support for prime minister, while Bennett trails.

Bennett-Lapid hit all-time low polling numbers

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

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'We're prepared to act on broader scale against terrorist nests'

At the beginning of the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that he would meet with President Trump in Washington.

'We're prepared to act on broader scale against terrorist nests'

Contrary to PM's request:

Likud tribunal bars primaries cancellation during emergency

Ahead of Likud convention, party tribunal rejects clause canceling primaries during state of emergency. Netanyahu's reserved slots approved.

Likud tribunal bars primaries cancellation during emergency

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Prime Minister Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday to meet President Trump and attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral amid growing US-Iran tensions.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

Following the deadly Samaria terror attack, Netanyahu and Katz ordered tougher counterterrorism measures, including demolishing the terrorist's home, reinforcing IDF forces, and expanding operations in the area.

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

"Netanyahu is not welcome"

London Mayor follows Mamdani

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “not welcome" in the British capital; claims he has “broken the law."

London Mayor follows Mamdani

Netanyahu denies reports of rift with haredi daughter

Netanyahu addressed years of speculation and reports suggesting that he and his daughter had become estranged, firmly denying the claims and stating that they remain in contact.

Netanyahu denies reports of rift with haredi daughter

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

The Prime Minister welcomed the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, after Trump made the civil nuclear agreement with Riyadh conditional on such a move.

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

Day after anti-Netanyahu rant

Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish

Following intense backlash over his rhetoric against PM Benjamin Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a peaceful Tisha B'Av message to Jewish residents.

Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish

'Focus on your city'

Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading "blood libels" and obsessively demonizing Israel despite admitting he lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu.

Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks

PM's Tisha B'Av message:

'Baseless hatred destroyed us, love rebuilt us'

In a Tisha B'Av address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to pursue a broad national government and urged greater unity.

'Baseless hatred destroyed us, love rebuilt us'

NYC Councilman blasts Mamdani's 'obsession' with Netanyahu

New York City Council member Jim Gennaro slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over empty threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

NYC Councilman blasts Mamdani's 'obsession' with Netanyahu

Mamdani concedes:

'I don’t have the authority to arrest Netanyahu'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits the city lacks legal authority to execute an ICC arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, urging federal action instead.

'I don’t have the authority to arrest Netanyahu'

Poll: Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied

Right-wing bloc secures 49 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc - excluding Arab parties - reaches 60 seats.

Poll: Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied

NYC Councilwoman:

'Probe Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu'

NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov asks the State Department to review Mayor Zohran Mamdani's vow to detain Netanyahu.

'Probe Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu'

Ben Gvir's ultimatum to Netanyahu

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that the dismissal of an official will be a prerequisite for Otzma Yehudit joining the next government.

Ben Gvir's ultimatum to Netanyahu

Trump answers Mamdani:

Netanyahu will not be arrested

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, rejecting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal.

Netanyahu will not be arrested

After attack on Religious Zionism:

Netanyahu responds to prominent haredi leader

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to remarks by the leader of the haredi community, Rabbi Dov Lando, against IDF soldiers and religious Zionist Jews, 'Shocking remarks.'

Netanyahu responds to prominent haredi leader

'Just a clown'

Fetterman slams Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest threats

Senator John Fetterman rebukes NYC Mayor for exploring the arrest of PM Netanyahu, calling the plan an unrealistic stunt.

Fetterman slams Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest threats

Likud approves 8 handpicked slots for Netanyahu

The Likud Constitution Committee approves the Prime Minister's proposal, granting him eight reserved spots on the candidate list within the top 30 positions.

Likud approves 8 handpicked slots for Netanyahu

"Kangaroo court"

PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

The Prime Minister's office accused NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani of threatening to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu out of self-interest rather than commitment to international law.

PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

'Political Theater':

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

Liberman charges:

'Netanyahu will use Shin Bet against political rivals'

In a TV interview, the Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that Netanyahu may use the Shin Bet against political opponents in the upcoming election.

'Netanyahu will use Shin Bet against political rivals'

Netanyahu speaks with reservist freed after Thailand detention

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with IDF reservist released after spending eight months in detention in Thailand, thanking him for his reserve service.

Netanyahu speaks with reservist freed after Thailand detention

Mamdani threatens to arrest Netanyhau

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' says he is exploring whether he has the legal authority to arrest him during a future visit.

Mamdani threatens to arrest Netanyhau

'We support Netanyahu, period'

Deri: Eisenkot heads a camp driven by hatred of Judaism

Shas chairman declares that his party remains loyal to the right-wing bloc and its leader, asserting that a broad Netanyahu-led government should be formed after the elections.

Deri: Eisenkot heads a camp driven by hatred of Judaism

Netanyahu, Sara granted lifetime Shin Bet protection

Ministers approved lifetime Shin Bet security for Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu and extended protection for their children despite reported professional objections.

Netanyahu, Sara granted lifetime Shin Bet protection

Likud MK: Third of party wanted Netanyahu replaced after Oct. 7

Outgoing Likud MK Dan Illouz claims a third of the party's lawmakers wanted to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre.

Likud MK: Third of party wanted Netanyahu replaced after Oct. 7

Behind the scenes of Netanyahu's campaign to win support

Netanyahu has been pressuring members of the Likud Central Committee in recent hours ahead of tomorrow's vote on expanding his authority to reserve places for candidates on the party's electoral list.

Behind the scenes of Netanyahu's campaign to win support

After call with Trump

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Israeli media report PM Netanyahu plans to visit Washington early next week following a recent phone call with President Trump, in which both agreed to meet.

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Ze'ev Jabotinsky as a founding father of Zionism whose vision continues to guide Israel, highlighting the Revisionist leader's lasting influence on the country's security doctrine, national resilience, and future.

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

The Government has approved the establishment of the ‘Masa Diplomacy’ program to strengthen Israeli advocacy through young Diaspora Jews.

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

Netanyahu's warning to Iran's leader

Netanyahu warned that Israel will not stand by if attacked. 'Don't count on there being silence if you attack us.'

Netanyahu's warning to Iran's leader

Government approves new name for highway

Government announces Highway 443 to be renamed, honoring late Minister David Levy.

Government approves new name for highway

'Greatest comeback in history'

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Israel's military progress against Iran, and ties with Trump in radio interview with Sid Rosenberg.

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Netanyahu: Israel has lost one of its greatest friends

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, says he 'devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world.'

Netanyahu: Israel has lost one of its greatest friends

'Netanyahu's a liar'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot'

Shas Council of Torah Sages member Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef is poised to throw his support behind Gadi Eisenkot in the race for prime minister, as frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu grows.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot'

Likud reserved spots

Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich

The Prime Minister is seeking approval for eight reserved spots on the Likud slate - half of which are intended to enable a technical merger with the Religious Zionist party and reserve spots for its candidates.

Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'no chance' of ever repenting - but an opposition leader may yet.

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Report:

These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to improve Likud's image, by removing four ministers and an MK, Channel 12 News says. Likud: Fake news.

These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Behind the leak investigation:

Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Shin Bet investigate leak to news outlet regarding timing of Israel's strike on Iran, forcing Shin Bet chief David Zini to capitulate.

Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Yoaz Hendel:

'I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority'

In an interview following his political merger with Chili Tropper, the former minister lays out his conditions for joining a coalition and launches a sharp critique of the current government.

'I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority'

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Trump, raises the severity of Erdogan's statements, and highlights the need for security zones along Israel's borders.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Netanyahu: 'New challenges in the Middle East'

At the Air Force graduation ceremony, Netanyahu highlighted new regional challenges and the need to preserve Israel’s air superiority amid reports of F-35 sale to Turkey.

Netanyahu: 'New challenges in the Middle East'

Political shakeup:

Likud's new challenger on the right

MK Yuli Edelstein says hundreds of thousands of right-wing voters no longer have a political home. From haredi enlistment to Netanyahu and the future of the Right, Edelstein lays out why he believes a broad Zionist government is the only path forward.

Likud's new challenger on the right

After arguing with ministers:

Zini urges Attorney General to investigate Channel 12

After rejecting the ministers’ demands and coming under heavy pressure, Zini urged AG for approval to investigate suspicions that the launch date of Operation Roaring Lion was leaked.

Zini urges Attorney General to investigate Channel 12