Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu at megillah reading:

We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis

'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.'

Netanyahu and Sa'ar reunite, to run on joint list

The Likud and New Hope - United Right factions reached an agreement to run on a joint list in the next elections. Sa'ar: '10/ was supposed to change politics, that's what I've done.'

They're living in a parallel universe:

Netanyahu responds angrily, judges ask him to lower his voice

PM Netanyahu accuses Attorney General's Office of bias during court session, 'They have no shame.'

Netanyahu sues Ya'alon:

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

PM announces that he is suing former minister Moshe Ya'alon over Ya'alon's claim that he received money from Qatar.

Netanyahu in court:

'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

During his testimony in court, the Prime Minister called out the media: 'You turn to all the channels and it's all the same. I knew they would do anything to prevent competition.'

In first working meeting:

Zamir and Netanyahu discuss return to war

The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.

'Ugly and invalid'

Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.

Freed hostages urge Netanyahu:

'Bring the remaining hostages home now'

More than 50 hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity write letter to Netanyahu, call for the continuation of the deal with Hamas and the release of the 59 hostages who still remain in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu was not aware of US-Hamas talks

Washington Post report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed ahead of time that the US and Hamas were holding direct talks, and expressed surprise when informed of the matter.

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet released hostages Tal and Adi Shoham, listening to their experiences, offering support, and promising to do everything to free remaining hostages.

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.'

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.

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.'

'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."

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'

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.'

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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 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.

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:

'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.

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.

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:

'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.'

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.'

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:

'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.

'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 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.

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.'

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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 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.

'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.

'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:

'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.

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.'

'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.'

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.

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.