Benjamin Netanyahu

Obama Criticism of Netanyahu 'Inappropriate and Hypocritical'

Senior Likud and government official Tzahi Hanegbi fires back at US President for critical comments made in Thursday interview.

Netanyahu: I Support a Two-State Solution

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu emphatic over two-state solution in meeting with EU's Federica Mogherini.

Rivlin: 'No Place' in Israel for Segregated Buses

Israeli President welcomes Netanyahu's decision to freeze ban on Palestinian workers traveling on Israeli buses.

FIFA Head: Netanyahu Agreed to Israel-'Palestine' Soccer Match

FIFA President Sepp Blatter tells journalists Israeli PM agreed to facilitate friendly match at some point 'in future.'

Netanyahu Blasts Palestinian 'Politicization of Football'

In meeting with FIFA head Sepp Blatter, PM attacks PA attempts to ban Israel; 'If you politicize it once, you politicize it for everyone.'

Official: Netanyahu Will Have Final Say in Talks With PA

Despite Silvan Shalom's appointment as Israel's chief negotiator with the Palestinian Authority, official stresses PM has final word.

Netanyahu, Herzog Spar Over Keeping Jerusalem United

PM vows never to divide Jerusalem, defends Israel's right to build in its capital; Herzog accuses him of paying 'lip service.'

Rabbi Levinger 'Realized the Zionist Dream in Deed and Spirit'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to Rabbi Levinger's family, after Hevron pioneer passes away.

Netanyahu: Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work

Netanyahu reveals aims of the next gov't. On the agenda: security, social welfare, domestic and regional development - and peace talks?

Questions Remain Regarding Ministerial Portfolios for Likud

Netanyahu says Katz will remain Transportation Minister but questions remain regarding other members of the Likud.

Netanyahu Denounces Resurgent Anti-Semitism

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns against the growing anti-Semitism in Western countries.

PM Tells Returning Nepal Rescuers: If Needed We'll Send You Back

Welcoming ceremony held Tuesday morning just as second quake hit; Netanyahu thanks delegation for making Israel proud.

Sources: Hotovely to Become First Religious Woman Minister

Likud MK set to be the first observant woman to be appointed to a ministry, as Netanyahu reportedly set to offer her Science Ministry.

'Netanyahu is Spitting in the Face of the Israeli Public'

Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah fires at Netanyahu's bid to extend number of ministers, claims it is not lawful.

EU's Mogherini Congratulates Netanyahu, Urges Peace Talks

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls for resumption of peace talks with the end goal of a “two-state” solution.

Foreign Ministry Officials Want a Minister, Not Netanyahu

Officials say they don't want PM to 'weaken' ministry, while former deputy FM Ayalon talks about the pitfalls and possible solutions.

Lapid Warns PM: I Will Turn to High Court if Ministries Added

Yair Lapid will run to the High Court to stop the government from adding ministries, he said Thursday.

Herzog: PM Dug Himself a Pit, I Will Not Throw Him a Rope

Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.

Sources: Netanyahu Ready to Offer Herzog Rotation Deal

Just hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced, Likud sources said he was looking for new coalition partners.

Netanyahu: 61 is Good, and 61 Plus is Even Better

Netanyahu, Bennett welcome agreement that will enable the establishment of a coalition with 61 MKs.

Breaking news

Likud, Jewish Home Sign Coalition Deal

Deal struck two hours before deadline, sources say. Netanyahu gives in on Justice Ministry, but keeps Foreign Ministry.

Analysis

Liberman's Gambit: Stroke of Genius or Political Suicide?

By announcing he won't join the coalition, Liberman is throwing down the gauntlet to Likud and Jewish Home - but it's a risky move.

Netanyahu Speaks to the Family of Or Assraf

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Or Assraf's family that he was "a heroic soldier who fought for the security of Israel's citizens".

Tunisia Says Jewish Pilgrims Safe, After Israel Terror Warning

Tunisian Interior Minister rejects Israeli Prime Minister's Office warning of 'concrete threats' of terror attack against ancient synagogue.

Watch: Netanyahu Tells Washington 'No to Iran Nuclear Umbrella'

In video message for Washington Institute anniversary, PM warns the nuclear deal fails the 'foremost challenge of our generation.'

Netanyahu, Deri Set to Meet: Deal Imminent?

After deals were closed with UTJ and Kulanu, Shas appears to be next to sign onto Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.

Left Blasts Netanyahu Over Coalition Agreements

Yair Lapid, Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni criticize coalition agreements with Kulanu and United Torah Judaism.

UTJ Signs Government Deal, Followed By Kulanu

United Torah Judiasm became the first party to join Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new coalition, followed by Kulanu.

Netanyahu: India's Prime Minister Must Visit Israel

Netanyahu invites Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel in remarks to Chief Minister of the State of Maharashtra.

Netanyahu and Litzman Meet to Sign Coalition Deal

Clauses of agreement being perused ahead of final signing between Likud and UTJ heads, as coalition continues to come together.

Watch: Ten Israelis Rescued from Nepalese Monastery

Netanyahu orders efforts to concentrate on Everest and frozen lakes area, as Israeli team digs Israelis and locals alike from the rubble.

Netanyahu Commends IDF for Foiling Terror Attack in North

PM Netanyahu praises IDF for eliminating a squad of terrorists as they tried to place an explosive device in the Golan.

Netanyahu Sends Nebi Shu'eib Greetings to Israeli Druze

PM releases message to Druze 'brothers and sisters' in time for holiday celebrating the Biblical figure Jethro.

Netanyahu: Independence Day a 'Renaissance of National Culture'

Prime Minister's greeting for Independence Day 2015 focuses on freedom, dedication to human rights.

'Only Readiness to Fight Can Deter and Decide War'

Netanyahu addresses central Memorial Day ceremony after sirens sound for nationwide two minutes of silence.

Netanyahu: In the Middle East, We Must Fight for Our Survival

In official address, PM Binyamin Netanyahu emphasizes the value of the sacrifice made by Israel's fallen soldiers, its 'iron wall.'

Report: Final Agreement Reached Between Netanyahu, Kahlon

Senior political sources say Kulanu party set to take up senior ministries, including finance and housing, in next government.

Sources: Netanyahu, Kahlon Closer to Agreement

Prime Minister and Kulanu chairman meet and reportedly make progress on coalition agreement.

Netanyahu Mourns 'a Zionist Torah Leader of the Highest Order'

Netanyahu recalls granting Rabbi Lichtenstein Israel Prize, as Rivlin notes how he influenced 'the entire state of Israel.'

Survivor to Netanyahu: You Can Prevent a Second Holocaust

Netanyahu meets 85-year old Holocaust survivor Avraham Niederhoper on the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Obama and Netanyahu in Public Diplomacy War

Despite wanting otherwise, President Obama will likely have to confer with Prime Minister Netanyahu on final Iran deal, says expert.

'The World Has Not Learned the Lessons of the Holocaust'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin speak at annual Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony - and connect past, present, and future.

Jeb Bush: Obama Meets Castro But Snubs Netanyahu?

Former Florida Governor expresses displeasure over Obama's meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro.

Sources: Things Coming Together for Netanyahu Govt. Deal

Prime Minister and Likud head Binyamin Netanyahu met with Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon for some three hours Sunday. An agreement may be near.

WJC's Lauder: 'Dialog' Needed to Deal With Hungrary Anti-Semites

In interview with the Associated Press, WJC President Ron Lauder says he is 'concerned' about the rise of the far-right in Hungary.

Netanyahu: West Must Reassert Original Demands on Iran

PM cautions West not to rush into a deal which would needlessly empower a weakened Tehran; 'Iran needs a deal more than anyone.'

Netanyahu: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

'All of the things I warned about vis-a-vis the framework agreement [...] are coming true before our eyes," Netanyahu laments.

At Maimouna Table, Netanyahu Vows to Unify the People

Politicians take part in Moroccan Jewish post-Passover holiday around the country, urging unity and joy.

US Rejects Netanyahu Demand for Iran to Recognize Israel

State Dept. says deal with Iran 'only about the nuclear issue', refuses to address Israeli concerns over bolstered Iranian aggression.

Netanyahu: Israel's Survival is 'Non-Negotiable'

Any final agreement must include recognition of Israel by Iran, PM says; warns current deal threatens 'terrible war', nuclear arms race.

Watch: Israel's Chametz Has Been Sold

Netanyahu sells leavened goods to a non-Jew ahead of Passover, after intervention by Chief Rabbi Lau.

Kahlon Raises 'Price,' Now Demands 3 Ministries

Moshe Kahlon is demanding some of the top government portfolios as his price for joining Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.

After Congress, Netanyahu, Boehner Meet Again in Jerusalem

In veiled jab at Obama, House Speaker warns: 'You can’t continue to turn your eye away from the threats that face all of us.'

Bibi Gets Punked on Facebook with 'Arab Education Minister' Post

Likud looking for legal recourse after fake Facebook page has Netanyahu appointing Ayman Odeh as education minister.

Support in America for 'Two-State Solution' Lowest in 20 Years

A new poll finds that support for a “two-state solution” is less popular in the United States than it has been in at least two decades.

Netanyahu: World Closing its Eyes to Iranian Aggression

Prime Minister says looming nuclear deal amounts to rewarding Iran for its aggression in the region.

Obama's Determination vs. Netanyahu's Conviction

The US president wants an agreement with Iran, for many reasons. Israel wants to defend itself. Why does this lead to such a conflict?

Top US Rabbi Says Obama Wrong to Attack Netanyahu

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein backs assessment of Charles Krauthammer, saying Obama's blaming Bibi for lack of peace is 'mindless.'

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Watch: 'Obama is Out of Control'

Democratic assemblyman slams Obama who is 'desperate' for a foreign policy accomplishment at Israel's expense.

Sources Say Talks Are Stuck After Bennett-Netanyahu Meeting

Netanyahu and Jewish Home chairman meet for coalition negotiations amid tensions between the two parties.