Benjamin Netanyahu

Lieberman Vows to Stay in Coalition despite PA's UN Bid

Foreign Minister Lieberman denies he will break up the coalition if Netanyahu does not"punish" the PA for going to the UN.

Frustration in Binyamin: We Destroy – They Build

As Israel destroys homes in Migron, the PA continues a massive construction project five minutes away.

Netanyahu’s Speech to Include ‘Jewish State” Demand

Netanyahu will tell the UN that Abbas must recognize Israel as the Jewish national home. His office denies reports of a compromise.

Netanyahu to Meet with Obama

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Cabinet Sunday he will meet with President Obama this week, and added that the PA will fail in the UN.

Third Top Govt. Official in Foreign Worker Trouble

The Attorney General’s wife is suspected of illegal treatment of foreign workers; her case follows problems for Barak, Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to Personally Present Israel's Case at the UN

Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to 'proclaim Israel's truth to the United Nations General Assembly next week.

Israel to Speed Border Fence ‘for Peace’

Netanyahu tours Egyptian border, announces plans to speed construction of fence “for peace and security.”

Turkey, Israel Take a Quiet Step Back

Turkey has toned down its flaming statements, and Israel is conciliatory to bring the relationship back from the edge.

Netanyahu Warns GOP of Iranian Border Post at Gaza

Netanyahu tells 25 visiting GOP Congressman that terrorists in Gaza “constitute a forward Iranian post on our borders.”

Apologize to Turkey? Netanyahu Tells Clinton, ‘No Thanks’

Netanyahu turned down Clinton and will not apologize to Turkey for the IDF counter terrorist action that killed nine IHH terror activists.

Second Netanyahu Grandson Born

Mazal Tov! Noa, Prime Minister's daughter by first wife, has given birth to a second son. Brit next Thursday.

Netanyahu Consoles US on SEALs Deaths

As Netanyahu consoles the US after Taliban kill 30 SEALs elite soldiers, a NATO helicopter makes a ”hard landing” in Afghanistan.

NY Times Calls on Obama to Draw Map for PA State

A New York Times editorial calls on Obama to do what he has said won’t do – outline a ”take it or leave it” Palestinian Authority state.

Netanyahu to New US Envoy: Congratulations and Commiserations

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed Daniel Shapiro, President Obama’s new ambassador with a diplomatic version of “Good luck. You’ll need it.”

Will the Building Committees Law Help Make Housing Cheaper?

The Building Committees Law is the keystone of the government's response to the demands by protesters nationwide for cheaper housing.

Netanyahu Concedes to Obama – if Abbas Drops UN Ploy

The Netanyahu government has confirmed it will accept renewed talks with Abbas, based on 1949-1967 borders, if PA scraps its UN initiative.

Protests a Flop in the Polls

Great expectations of anti-government protesters to topple Netanyahu were pipe dreams, according to a poll. Even secular Israelis prefer Bib

Video: Netanyahu’s 'Reaching Out to Muslims’ Ramadan Greeting

Netanyahu issued a “reaching out to Muslims’ speech on YouTube Monday. Unlike Obama, he asked Abbas to sit down and talk without preconditio

PM Unveils Housing Solutions

Netanyahu's Housing Plan

At Tuesday morning's press conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu gave plans for immediate relief, blasting bureaucratic bottlenecks.

Netanyahu Blames Housing Shortage on Gov’t Land Monopoly

Media-hyped protest of a housing shortage has hit its target – PM Netanyahu, who blames the problem on a government land monopoly.

Bibi Blinks: Prime Minister to Oppose Commission of Inquiry

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will vote against a commission of inquiry into leftist group's funding; Israel has a funding transparency law.

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets Israel's Most 'Special' Athletes

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with developmentally disabled Israeli athletes, who took part in the “Special Olympics” in Athens, Greece.

Netanyahu and Peres thank Greek President for Stopping Flotilla

President Peres and Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Greek Greek President Karolos Papoulias and thanked him for his support of Israel.

Netanyahu: Israel-Balkans Ties Flourish

Netanyahu praises Israel's ties to the Balkans, cites common interests. “They get it,” he says.

Romania Opposes PA Statehood Bid

Romanian prime minister Emil Boc says his nation will oppose the PA bid for statehood at the UN during Netanyahu visit.

Bibi Tells IDF to Hand Over Terrorist Remains for Ramadan

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to hand over the remains of 84 terrorists as a 'Ramadan gesture.'

Survey: Religious Right Continues Growth

The political right-wing and hareidi-religious bloc continues to grow, poll finds. Public support for parties nearly unchanged.

Iran 'Overstating' Its Abilities; Israel Ready

Netanyahu, Peres, Barak tell graduating IAF pilots Iran is overstating its abilities and, while Israel seeks peace, its first priority is security.

Netanyahu Invites You to Ask Him Questions on YouTube

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu asks people around the world – especially Arabs – to send him questions, which he will answer on YouTube.

Netanyahu: Abbas, Just Say the Six Words

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Abbas has to say "I will accept the Jewish state" and repeats peace formulations from his speech to Congress.