Benjamin Netanyahu

PM Calls for New Elections

PM Calls for New Elections After Budget Talks Fail

Israel will be voting for a new Knesset in the coming months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday night

More MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Barak

Two more members of the Knesset are calling on PM Netanyahu to fire DM Barak for the "mistrust" he is causing within the party

Iranians Scared by Netanyahu Speech, Says Iranian Woman

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the UN placed fear into the hearts of Iranians, a Muslim woman from Tehran tells an Israeli channel.

Rift Deepens Between Netanyahu and Barak

Netanyahu plans to meet with Foreign Minister Lieberman about the budget, but not with Barak, reports indicate.

Netanyahu Likely to Demand Early Elections

Political sources increasingly believe that PM Netanyahu will call for early elections within the next two weeks

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

Netanyahu and Obama Speak About Iran

Obama and Netanyahu speak about a "range of security issues", including Iran, by phone.

Video: Netanyahu and Harper Meet in New York

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in New York, thanks him for severing ties with Iran.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

PM Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Bloomberg meet following UN speech, emphasize the need for "red lines" for Iran.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

U.S. Unimpressed by Netanyahu Speech, Won't Set Red Lines

The Obama administration reiterates that the President would not set “red lines” for Iran, despite Netanyahu's UN speech.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Press Paints Netanyahu into Obama-Romney Race

U.S., Israeli newsmen appear determined to convince readers Prime Minister is trying to sway U.S. voters.

New US Ad Featuring Only Netanyahu Airs in Florida

A new ad featuring only Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in select Florida markets Thursday.

Netanyahu: Iran Puts Zealotry Above Survival

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Iran's leaders are guided by "unbelievable fanaticism" and can't have nuclear weapons.

Panetta: Red Lines Are Political Arguments

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta sides with Obama, reject Israel's demand of "red lines" for Iran.

Official: Obama Rejected Netanyahu's Request for 'Red Line'

Senior official says the divide between Obama and Netanyahu in Iran has deepened after their phone conversation this week.

Langfan Challenges U.S. Senator Over Letter to Netanyahu

Attorney Mark Langfan refutes an angry letter by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer to PM Netanyahu over Iran. No response from Boxer's office.

New Yorker Editor Laces into Netanyahu

In an op-ed piece on the magazine's web site. Remnick laces into Netanyahu as a “dangerous neocon”

Hollande Urges Netanyahu to Favor Diplomacy on Iran

French President calls Netanyahu to discuss Iran, stresses France's determination that Iran should suspend its nuclear program.

Netanyahu Thanks Harper for Cutting Off Ties with Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, thanks him for his decision to expel Iranian diplomats.

Report: Head of MI6 Told Israel Not to Attack Iran

Report: the head of the British Secret Service made a secret visit to Israel and urged Netanyahu not to attack Iran.

Reconciliation? Obama Calls Bibi to Talk About Iran

Hours after the announcement that Obama would not meet Netanyahu in New York later this month, the two leaders speak by phone.

Protests Prompt Netanyahu to Give PA Aid Package

Netanyahu orders the transfer of a 250 million shekel advance to the PA from tax revenues collected by Israel.

PM May Go for Early Elections After All, Observers Say

Binyamin Netanyahu is in a very strong political position right now, and advisers are urging him to take advantage of the situation

Netanyahu: Iran Accelerating Progress toward Nukes

Prime Minister meets US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), notes inspectors' report cited in New York Times.

Opinion: Dichter Pickup Sound

Dichter is a Strategic Pickup For Netanyahu Now and Long Term

Analysis:Despite deserved loathing for Kadima among Arutz Sheva readership, the pickup of Avi Dichter has a lot to recommend it.

24-48 Hours to Open Tel Aviv Bomb Shelters

It will take 24 hours to get all the bomb shelters in Tel Aviv open in the event of a missile strike, according to a city official.

Netanyahu: Khamenei 'Not a Rational Leader'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explains in closed conversations why he is seriously considering attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.

Panetta to Netanyahu: We Won't Let Iran Acquire Nukes

US Secy of Defense Leon Panetta assured Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu America will block Iran from “ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.”

Netanyahu's New Economic Measures Raise Critics' Ire

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized following decision to raise VAT, cut budgets for government ministries.

Israel’s Knesset Scorecard: Who’s on First

Mofaz joined coalition, quit and now faces mutiny. Media hate Bibi, love Shelley.You can’t tell apart the politicians without a scorecard.

Kadima Slams Netanyahu for Attempting to Split the Party

Kadima strongly attacks Netanyahu over his attempts to get a group of Knesset members from Kadima to join the coalition.

Netanyahu Tells Colorado: Israel Understands Terror

Netanyahu sent condolences to Colorado’s “Batman” terror victims, “We well understand the pain and loss that you are experiencing.”

Netanyahu, Clinton: World is 'Changing Fast'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and US Secy of State Hillary Clinton agreed Monday night prior to their meeting that the world is changing fast.

Barroso Talks Peace and Iran with Netanyahu

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, meets PM Binyamin Netanyahu. The two talk about the peace process and about Iran.

UTJ Chairman Litzman Skips Cabinet Over Draft Law

United Torah Judaism party chairman Yaakov Litzman skipped the weekly cabinet meeting in protest over the universal draft law.

Netanyahu Wants Another Committee; Mofaz: No Way

Netanyahu says he intends to appoint a team to formulate a law based on Plesner conclusions. Mofaz rejects this.

FBI: Bibi Helped in Plot for U.S. Nuclear Equipment

Declassified FBI documents implicate PM Netanyahu in a 1970s plot to use U.S. technology for Israel’s nuclear program.

Netanyahu Ready for Personal Sanctions on Service Evaders

Netanyahu meets heads of coalition parties, says he would be willing to impose personal sanctions on hareidim who evade service.

Mofaz to Netanyahu: It's Time for Actions, Not Words

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz strongly rejects Netanyahu’s welcoming of the Draft Law committee's recommendations.

Netanyahu: Sanctions for 'Draft Dodgers'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says those who refuse to serve in the IDF will not recieve the same benefits as those who do serve.

Secret British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Netanyahu

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Netanyahu on U.S. Independence Day: There's Reason for Hope

PM Netanyahu's Message for the July 4, 2012 US Independence Day

Kadima Furious Over Scrapping of Draft Law Committee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's decision to scrap the committee drafting a replacement for the Tal Law has incensed Kadima.

Fischer Loses Deficit Spending Showdown in Cabinet

The cabinet voted to raise Israel's deficit ceiling to 3% over the objections of Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer.

Fischer Blasts Netanyahu Deficit Spending Plan

Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer says the PM's plan to increase deficit spending is the exact opposite of what Israel should do

Amid Differences, Netanyahu and Putin Discuss Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin said that they hoped their two countries could cooperate more closely in a wide range of areas,

Netanyahu: Defeating Islamism will Take Decades

"I have no doubt that by the end of the century, militant Islam will be defeated," says Prime Minister.

Bibi Doodles for Google

Prime Minister meets executive chairman of Global Google, who is effusive about Israeli talent.

Discounts on New Books to be Illegal

Ministerial committee approves legislation forbidding changing the price of new books for 18 months.

U.S. Condemns Israel Over Beit El Expansion

U.S. says "Israeli settlement activity undermines peace efforts" after PM Netanyahu announces 300 new homes for Beit El.

Netanayhu to Gelfand: We Are Going to Support Chess

Boris Gelfand, who finished in second place in the World Chess Championship, returned to Israel and met Netanyahu and Livnat.

Netanyahu Asks Likud to Back Beit El Demolitions

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pleaded with Likud lawmakers to oppose the 'regulation law' saying it would harm Israel's settlements

Reliving the Sabena Rescue

Deputy-commander Danny Yatom recalls famous rescue of hijacked plane. Then-soldiers Barak and Netanyahu played key roles.

Netanyahu, Mofaz Deal With Blowback from Deal

Some ministers and MKs in both the Likud and Kadima are not happy with the deal that has given PM Netanyahu a 'super coalition'

Report: PM Will Announce New Elections Sunday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to announce early elections at the next Likud faction meeting.

Esther Pollard: Don't Make Me a Widow

Netanyahu calls to free Pollard on Passover, “the holiday of freedom.” Esther Pollard pleads, “Don’t make me a widow.”