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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

Hostages' families:

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

PM Office comments:

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

'He deceived his voters'

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

Former Prime Minister attacks the current government's performance, and the Likud retorts with a jab at his political past: "He deceived his voters."

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

Netanyahu warns Hamas:

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Netanyahu testifies:

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

The Prime Minister responded to claims that he had a relationship with the Walla news website, which came to his defense: 'A total lie.'

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

Netanyahu:

'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with released hostage Eli Sharabi and urged him to tell his story to President Trump.

'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Netanyahu warns:

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

Ben-Gvir:

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

Otzma Yehudit leader says Israel should have followed Trump's lead in giving Hamas the ultimatum of releasing all hostages or hell would be unleashed rather than following the lead of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

'Not an urgent event'

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Unusual directive:

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, instruct IDF to prepare to protect Druze village of Jaramana, near Damascus in Syria.

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Hostage deal talks:

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

The Israeli negotiation team is expected to return from Cairo on Friday evening after a day of talks on extending the first phase of the hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza.

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

Keith Siegel to PM:

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

PM Netanyahu meets freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel. Keith tells the PM that despite being freed, 'For me, the story is not over yet—I am responsible for the remaining hostages.'

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

In memory of the Bibas family

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Trump on Hamas ultimatum:

'It's up to Netanyahu and Israel'

Trump comments on his previous ultimatum to Hamas: It's up to Bibi Netanyahu and Israel. I may have done it differently than him. It's not my decision, it's his decision.

'It's up to Netanyahu and Israel'

ICC arrest warrant:

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu

Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, invites Netanyahu for a visit, says arrangements would be made to prevent Netanyahu from being arrested.

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu

We'll walk together on kibbutz paths:

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz

PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz

Netanyahu to new officers:

'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Netanyahu held up a photo of the Bibas family, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, and stated: 'Against this we fight, and we must and can defeat those monsters - we will defeat them.'

'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Trump:

'Netanyahu is angry, and he should be'

US President says he would support whatever course of action Netanyahu decides to take following the murder of the Bibas children.

'Netanyahu is angry, and he should be'

Netanyahu in Tulkarm:

'We will launch further activity against terror hotspots'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the refugee camp in Tulkarm on Friday following the attempted bus bombings in the Holon and Bat Yam areas.

'We will launch further activity against terror hotspots'

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

'I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

Netanyahu:

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

PM says on the return of the bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas that Israelis are all united in grief, nation obligated to deal with the murderers of Hamas.

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

Expanding Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Hikmet Hajiyev, top Baku official, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as regional alliance takes shape.

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Report:

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Security sources report that Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun preparing to dismiss Bar and appint his deputy to lead the ISA.

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Netanyahu:

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

PM tells nation the return of the bodies of four hostages will be extremely painful. 'The heart of the entire world needs to be torn, because here we see who we are dealing with, what we are dealing with, what monsters we are dealing with.'

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

One detained

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

A woman from central Israel was detained after she allegedly posted a mock obituary for Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote: 'This is my dream.'

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, met with a US Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC, and with a bipartisan delegation led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Netanyahu:

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

'I am shocked'

Netanyahu asks to speak, judges refuse

Judges criticize proceedings, require expediting process; Netanyahu shocked he was not given the right to speak. 'Prosecution knows there is no chance of conviction,' Adv. Hadad says.

Netanyahu asks to speak, judges refuse

Netanyahu to Con. of Presidents:

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

In a speech to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed the importance of Israel’s alliance with the United States in achieving regional security.

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

Netanyahu:

'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into depth on the close partnership between Israel and the Trump administration: 'There have not been opportunities like these.'

'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

PM speaks to US Special Envoy:

'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

PM Netanyahu spoke to US Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and updated him on discussions to be held tomorrow on the second stage of the hostage deal.

'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

Netanyahu to Government:

'We are facing historic opportunities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on his appointment as Chief of Staff, emphasized his offensive approach and noted the importance of historic opportunities facing Israel.

'We are facing historic opportunities'

Rubio meets Netanyahu

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement to the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We have made it clear that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons"

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Hostage's father slams Netanyahu:

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

PM's spox denies

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman Dr. Omer Dostri denied MK Yuli Edelstein's claims that Israel was conducting negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal.

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Netanyahu reveals:

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

Netanyahu, in speech in the Knesset, responds to opposition's no-confidence motion: You asked about the day after the war? Trump responded.

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

PM Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Upon his return from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the successes of the trip which according to him 'constitutes a historic turning point for the State of Israel.'

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

After visit to Washington

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards "Wing of Zion" plane and takes off back to Israel, without responding to journalists' questions before taking off.

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

Netanyahu recaps his week in Washington, D.C. in an interview with Mark Levin: I intend to get all the hostages out. We have three war aims in Gaza and I'm committed to achieving all three.

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

'This year in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Washington. Johnson: What Israel has done in the past seven months really is a testament to what can be accomplished when we do not let the enemy set the rules.

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Netanyahu:

'The meeting with Trump - a historic turning point for Israel'

Prime Minister summarizes his visit to Washington and talks about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's worth listening carefully to Trump's idea.

'The meeting with Trump - a historic turning point for Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

During the meeting, a reporter asked Netanyahu if he thought US troops were needed for the peaceful implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Gazans. Netanyahu answered: 'No.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

'The war's turning point'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

The Prime Minister's Office published a photo of the golden pager that the Prime Minister presented to the American President who replied: 'That was a brilliant operation.'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

MK Boaz Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump came to set things straight'

MK Boaz Bismuth responds to President Donald Trump's statements: He is creating a new reality in the Middle East together with Netanyahu.

'Trump came to set things straight'

Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Fox News about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's a remarkable idea. And I think it should be really pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.

'Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard'

Pentagon:

'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'

Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength.

'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'

US Defense Sec. to Netanyahu:

'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who expresses appreciation for the activities of the IDF and for Israel's resilience in the face of security threats.

'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the Blair House in Washington, DC.

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump a golden beeper, Trump comments: 'It was a brilliant operation.'

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Political source:

'Meeting exceeded all our expectations and dreams'

'The relationship between Netanyahu and Trump has never been better and closer; anyone who hoped to see cracks between Trump and Netanyahu was bitterly disappointed,' source says.

'Meeting exceeded all our expectations and dreams'

Trump:

'The US will take over the Gaza Strip'

Trump and Netanyahu hold press conference following their meeting at the White House. Trump on Gaza: The US will take over the Gaza Strip and create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area.

'The US will take over the Gaza Strip'

Trump:

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first international leader to meet President Trump since he assumed office. Trump in response to Arutz Sheva: Saudis are not expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Council heads to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Israeli source:

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Ahead of meeting between US President and PM Netanyahu Israeli source reports that Israel is willing to consider extending first phase of hostage deal.

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'

'I came to D.C. this week to thank President Trump and to caution him about those who seek to destroy the hostage-ceasefire deal that he secured,' Einav, whose son Matan Zangauker was taken hostage, says.

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'