Benjamin Netanyahu

Erekat: Construction Freeze Not a Condition

PA negotiator claims a freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria is an Israeli obligation, not a condition set by the PA.

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.

Elkin: Netanyahu Wants to Adopt Levy Report ASAP

PM Netanyahu has expressed interest in adopting the Levy Report as soon as possible, MK Ze’ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva.

Netanyahu, Monti Plan to Expand Cooperation

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian PM Mario Monti. The two emphasize their determination to further enhance and expand cooperation.

Feiglin: Fear of Deri Led to Political Merge

Fear over the return of Aryeh Deri to the Shas party caused Netanyahu to run together with Yisrael Beytenu, according to Moshe Feiglin.

Meretz Head: 'Biberman' Party Strengthens Fascism

MK Zehava Galon: Likud has become a strategic threat to Israel's democratic nature.

Yechimovich Praises Netanyahu, Barak on Gaza Attack Response

Labor Party head Shelly Yechimovich praised PM Binyamin Netanyahu and DM Ehud Barak for their 'measured; response to Gaza rocket attacks

Netanyahu: Israel Prepared for 'Deeper' Activity in Gaza

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Gaza terrorists Wednesday that “deeper activity” in the region lies ahead if rocket fire continues.

Netanyahu: 'I Don't Know of Iran-U.S. Contacts'

Prime Minister says even if there were such talks, Iran would continue enrichment anyway.

Netanyahu Won't Discuss Levy Report with Cabinet

Attorney General's objection causes Netanyahu to cancel plan to bring Levy Report conclusions for government adoption.

PA: Netanyahu Planned 11,000 New Housing Units in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority sources report the Netanyahu government planned more than 11,000 new housing units around Jerusalem last year.

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

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

Netanyahu Tries to Convince Cachlon to Stay

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks with Minister Moshe Cachlon, tries to dissuade him from taking a break from politics.

Netanyahu: Hizbullah Sent Downed UAV

"We shall continue to act aggressively against all threats," Netanyahu said. Report: Nasrallah confirms Hizbullah did it.

Shalom Yerushalmi Predicts An Election Victory For Bibi

Ma'ariv columnist Shalom Yerushalmi predicts that with the backing of rightist parties, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will win.

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.