Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran's Top General: Netanyahu is a 'Warmonger'

Iranian chief of staff says that Netanyahu's threat of military action is nothing but an act of "desperation".

Netanyahu: Khamenei Rules Iran, Not Rouhani

The world must insist on tough negotiations that ensure Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells NBC.

'PM's Staff, Aides Work Against Settlement'

Samaria Council head Gershon Mesika said that PM Netanyahu had 'good intentions' for Judea and Samaria, but that wasn't enough.

Iran: Netanyahu Better Not Think of Attacking

Iran hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, says it is ready to defend itself against any Israeli attack.

Netanyahu Urges the UN: Keep Pressure on Iran

Only a strong approach to Iran will allow the world to avoid war, Netanyahu cautions. Israel will stand alone if it must, he says.

Yachimovich Criticizes Netanyahu Over Attitude on Iran

Opposition leader says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was “sowing panic” regarding Iran before he left for the United States.

Kerry: Confident in Netanyahu's Commitment to Peace

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met at the State Department with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to Obama: Iran Must Take Meaningful Actions

Iran’s conciliatory remarks have to be matched by “transparent, verifiable, meaningful actions,” Netanyahu tells President Obama.

Obama and Netanyahu to Discuss Syria and Iran

White House reveals what President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss at their meeting on Monday.

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Iran Has Enough Uranium for Nukes

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to tell the UN that Iran has enough uranium to produce nuclear weapons, reports the Sunday Times.

MK Shaked: Prime Minister Must Prioritize Israel's Interests

MK concerned over Obama’s statements on Iran. Netanyahu: Iran thinks calm words will lead it to nuclear weapon.

Dozens of MKs Join Calls to End Terrorist Prisoner Releases

MKs and deputy ministers from across the political spectrum join growing calls to end the phenomenon of terrorist prisoner releases.

Murder ‘Raises Tough Questions’

Netanyahu laments ‘ceaseless’ terror war, Danon blames PA, and Yogev warns Israel faces tough questions.

Chief Rabbis Join PM for Torah Study Session

Sara Netanyahu also joins the study session, marking the start of the fourth annual renewed "Tanakh Cycle."

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

President Obama will host Netanyahu in Washington at the end of the month, confirms spokesman.

MKs Urge PM: Tell Kerry Oslo is Dead

In a message, MKs of the coalition urged the Prime Minister to tell the visiting John Kerry that there will be no more withdrawals

Egyptian Paper: Netanyahu Sought to Resettle Gaza Arabs in Sinai

An Egyptian newspaper claimed Sunday that PM Netanyahu sought to make a deal with Hosni Mubarak to resettle Gaza Arabs in Sinai.

Israel Remembers 2,673 Fallen in Yom Kippur War

Memorial held for those who died in battle 40 years ago protecting Israel from joint Egyptian-Syrian invasion.

Kerry to Visit Israel on Sunday

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Jerusalem to hold talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu Extends Chief of Staff’s Term

Prime Minister accepts Defense Minister Yaalon’s recommendation to keep Gantz on for another year.

General: Obama Stopped Strike on Iran

Former Security Council head says Netanyahu planned to hit Iran – but Obama asked him not to.

PM: No One Had Better Violate Our Rosh Hashana Peace

Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Israelis to relax during the coming three day holiday, warning Israel's neighbors not to violate the calmness

Report: Obama Discussed Attack Delay With Netanyahu

President Obama informed Netanyahu in advance that he would ask Congress to discuss future US actions in Syria

Netanyahu: This Cannot Continue

Prime Minister on Syria: Dangerous regimes cannot be allowed to possess the most dangerous weapons on earth.

'Price Tag' Prisoner Arrested for Threatening PM

A 22 year old Israeli was arrested Thursday, after police said he had sent a threatening letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Conflict is Not About the 'Settlements'

The Arab-Israeli conflict is rooted in the Arabs' refusal to recognize Israel, Netanyahu tells UN chief.

Ex-Minister Slams ‘Unprincipled’ Prisoner Release

Former minister slams Netanyahu, says terrorist release was about political survival, not principles.

Netanyahu to Dempsey: Iranian Threat Dwarfs All the Others

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday evening with the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.

Eldad: ‘New’ Construction – from 2012

Former MK warns using promised construction as a bargaining chip ‘will be a disaster.’

Netanyahu: EU Boycott Undermines Peace

The EU boycott of Israeli entities beyond the 1949 Armistice Line will negatively affect peace, PM tells Germany's Foreign Minister.

Netanyahu Against Piron's Plan to Cancel Matriculation Exams

Education Minister Shai Piron plans to cancel many matriculation exams, but is expected to face strong opposition from the Prime Minister.

Depiction of Netanyahu is 'Anti-Semitic and Wrong'

German newspaper receives protest letters over cartoon suggesting Prime Minister Netanyahu is poisoning peace negotiations.

Netanyahu: Iran Accelerating its Nuclear Quest

“Iran's work towards the achievement of atomic weapons continues unabated," Netanyahu tells visiting U.S. activists.

‘We Won’t Let Netanyahu Steal the Likud’

Members of the Likud’s nationalist camp say Netanyahu is trying to take their party. ‘We won’t let him.’

Netanyahu Welcomes Tightening of U.S. Sanctions on Iran

"The House of Representatives has sent a clear message to Iran that international pressure will increase," says PM Netanyahu.

Knesset Classic? Netanyahu One-Liner Sums Up Conflict

Prime Minister quick to respond to Arab MK's attack on Jewish Israelis.

NY Rally Protests Prisoner Release, Demands to be Heard

Demonstration in front of Israeli consulate in New York demands attention of world leaders.

MK Hotovely: If PM Tries to Give Up Land, We'll Stop Him

Likud MK Tzipi Hotovely said that right-wing MKs would stop any deal to surrender Judea and Samaria in its tracks

Netanyahu's Great-Grandfather: Stubborn as a Mule

Entertaining story about PM's animal-loving ancestor told in new book "Our Forefathers Came from Beyond the River."

Rabbi Lau: Terrorist Release Could Endanger Israel

Newly-elected Chief Rabbi warns that gov't plan to release terrorists in advance of talks with the PA is "dangerous" and "insensitive"

Journalist: ‘Heavy Heart’? Don’t Believe It

Journalist says talk of tough decisions, close vote on prisoner release are government spin.

Netanyahu to Kerry: 1,000 Homes During Talks

Netanyahu tells Kerry Israel will allow 1,000 homes in Judea, Samaria during talks.

Netanyahu: We're Ready to Talk Peace Right Away

"Our team is ready" to talk peace with the PA, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Japanese Foreign Minister.

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction

Following Bayit Yehudi pressure and popular opposition to prisoner release, PM reportedly planning to allow Judea-Samaria construction

Netanyahu: Blacklist Just the First Step Against Hizbullah

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon praised the EU for placing Hizbullah's “military wing” on a blacklist

Netanyahu: Resuming Talks with PA 'Vital'

"It is important on its own... and because of the challenges facing us, especially from Iran and Syria."

Obama Urges Netanyahu to Resume Peace Talks

Obama calls Netanyahu, asks him to continue to work with John Kerry in order to resume talks with the PA.

PM Denies Talks on Basis of 1949 Lines, But Not Freeze

Binyamin Netanyahu's office denied that he accepted pre-'67 lines as the basis for talks with the PA. But what about the building freeze?

Wall Street Journal: Netanyahu Has Red Lines, Obama Doesn't

WSJ says Israel attacked Syria at least four times, adding this means that Netanyahu adheres to his red lines, unlike Obama.

Iran Attack "Not on the Table"

"Senior military source" contradicts claims by PM Netanyahu that all options are still on the table

PM Netanyahu Updates the Iranian Nuclear Threat

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spent Sunday morning reminding the world that Iran is still focused on advancing its nuclear development.

Netanyahu Filmed Scribing Torah at Masada's Ancient Synagogue

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was filmed this week writing a letter in a Torah scroll atop the ancient Dead Sea fortress of Masada.

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.

Eini Agrees to Delay Strike Announcement

Histadrut chairman agrees to delay announcement of work dispute after a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu on 4th of July: Our Countries are True Friends

Israel is an island of stability in a turbulent region, says Netanyahu at U.S. embassy's Fourth of July reception.

Netanyahu to Port Unions: The Monopoly is Over

Netanyahu, Lapid and Katz announce opening of two new ports. ‘2,000 men can’t shut down the country anymore.’

Labor Head Seeks Term Limit for Prime Minister

Yachimovich’s proposal would prevent Netanyahu from winning another term in the next elections.

Netanyahu: Israelis Will Get a Chance to Nix Peace Deal

Netanyahu: Israelis will be able to weigh in, via referendum, on any peace deal with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry's Meetings 'Positive', Say Officials

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been having “positive” meetings in the Middle East, according to officials.

Kerry and Netanyahu Hold Second Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu met in Jerusalem, their second meeting in 24 hours.