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Netanyahu:

'War cannot end before we kill Hamas' leaders'

PM tells Likud faction meeting that Israel is pursuing 'total victory' against Hamas, war will take 'months, not years.'

'War cannot end before we kill Hamas' leaders'

Netanyahu:

'We've destroyed over half of Hamas' fighting force'

PM meets soldiers of the 8104th Battalion, says Israel pursuing 'total victory' in war against Hamas.

'We've destroyed over half of Hamas' fighting force'

Biden's spokesman denies

Report: Biden cursed Netanyahu in closed talks

Politico reports that Biden privately called Netanyahu a “bad f***ing guy.” Biden spokesperson: The president did not say that, nor would he.

Report: Biden cursed Netanyahu in closed talks

Netanyahu:

'I don't need help with international relations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for criticizing US President Joe Biden in a recent interview.

'I don't need help with international relations'

Wounded soldier chased protester out of hospital

A soldier who lost a leg in Gaza confronted a protester against Prime Minister Netanyahu, and eventually chased him out of the hospital's rehabilitation ward while hopping on his remaining leg.

Wounded soldier chased protester out of hospital

Op-ed:

Who wants elections?

It's the same people and the same messages. The motives are always the same, and only the context changes. Comrades of the right, do not be seduced by the left’s call for early elections.

Who wants elections?

Cousin of Hostage:

'Are we talking about Sinwar or Netanyahu?'

The cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon sparked a storm of criticism with a pointed remark during a recent interview.

'Are we talking about Sinwar or Netanyahu?'

Liberman:

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

According to MK Avigdor Liberman, the Prime Minister wants to have a deal with Saudi Arabia by October, and for the US to be part of the deal before the elections it has to happen by June.

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

'Mow them down':

Wounded reservist's plea to Netanyahu

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both his legs, met the PM and asked him not to stop the fighting against Hamas and asked that Israel not return to the pre-war reality.

Wounded reservist's plea to Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Hostage release deal - not at any cost'

Prime Minister in a statement: I have red lines - we will not end the war, we will not remove the IDF from the Strip, and we will not release thousands of terrorists.

'Hostage release deal - not at any cost'

Netanyahu to hostage families:

‘If we get a good deal, I’ll accept it’

The hostage families demanded that the Prime Minister accept a new deal, even at the expense of dismantling the coalition. Netanyahu responded that if there is a good deal – he will even agree to pay this price.

‘If we get a good deal, I’ll accept it’

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors:

'UNRWA's mission has to end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

'UNRWA's mission has to end'

Netanyahu to hostages' families:

'The more efforts are quiet the better our chances'

Netanyahu said that efforts are currently being made to bring the hostages back to Israel but it is best not to publicize the details. 'The more that effort is publicized the further away it gets.'

'The more efforts are quiet the better our chances'

Netanyahu US soldiers' deaths:

'We remember that we face a common enemy'

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences over the deaths of three American soldiers who were killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

'We remember that we face a common enemy'

Gallant's proposal to Netanyahu and Gantz

The Defense Minister suggested that the Prime Minister and Minister Gantz agree to hold elections half a year after the end of the war or two years from now, whichever comes first.

Gallant's proposal to Netanyahu and Gantz

Netanyahu on Judea and Samaria ops.:

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Netanyahu in Eli:

'We will not release thousands of terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Bnei David Institutions and addressed reports of a hostage deal.

'We will not release thousands of terrorists'

White House spokesman:

'Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby comments on tensions between Netanyahu and Biden: They don't always agree on everything but they have the kind of relationship where they can be frank and honest.

'Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza'

Hamas document found in tunnel:

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

A Hamas document found by IDF forces gives detailed instructions on how the organization conducts psychological warfare.

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

'There is brotherhood here'

Prime Minister consoles family of Bedouin soldier

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the family of fallen Bedouin soldier Ahmad Abu Latif and urged the nation to adopt Ahmad's value of unity.

Prime Minister consoles family of Bedouin soldier

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

PM Netanyahu speaks during press conference, displays copy of 'Mein Kampf' found in home of Gaza civilians. 'This is what they teach their children.'

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

Netanyahu:

'Our just war will continue until victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to the ICJ verdict.

'Our just war will continue until victory'

At conclusion of discussion:

Likud MK's conspiracy theory reaches the Cabinet

Minister Miri Regev asks Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar if conspiracy theory spread by MK Tally Gotliv was true. Bar: There is no truth to it. She caused a red line.

Likud MK's conspiracy theory reaches the Cabinet

State Department:

'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'

US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”

'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'

'We will uproot our enemies'

Prime Minister plants tree at base on Gaza Border

Trees were planted at the Gaza Division in the Re'im Camp in memory of soldiers who fell in the war.

Prime Minister plants tree at base on Gaza Border

'Country that supports terrorism'

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Finance Minister responds after Qatar's Foreign Ministry blasts Netanyahu over recording in which he is heard criticizing Qatar's mediation efforts with Hamas.

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Message of unity:

'Bow our heads for fallen, we will push to victory'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz gave a joint statement addressing the disaster in Gaza which killed 21 IDF reservists.

'Bow our heads for fallen, we will push to victory'

Netanyahu:

'The most painful day since the war broke out'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says that the disaster in southern Gaza is under investigation to protect soldiers in the future.

'The most painful day since the war broke out'

UK Defense Secretary:

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Hostages' families set up tent outside PM's home

Gabriela Leimberg, who was freed from Hamas captivity: Every day in captivity is hell. The soldiers and the hostages were abandoned on your watch.

Hostages' families set up tent outside PM's home

Barkat threatens, Netanyahu's associates retort

Netanyahu's associates fire back after Minister Barkat threatens Netanyahu following his remarks about the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Barkat threatens, Netanyahu's associates retort

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions:

Only absolute victory will ensure hostages' return

PM Netanyahu rejects outright 'Hamas monsters' capitulation terms': 'Were we to agree to this – our soldiers would have fallen in vain.'

Only absolute victory will ensure hostages' return

PA urges Biden to recognize a Palestinian state

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, responds to Netanyahu's statement that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.

PA urges Biden to recognize a Palestinian state

CNN: Netanyahu not ruling out Palestinian state

CNN reports on Biden-Netanyahu phone call, PM Netanyahu's office issues unusual Shabbat statement.

CNN: Netanyahu not ruling out Palestinian state

White House:

'Biden welcomed decision to allow flour into Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: The President discussed his vision for a two-state solution.

'Biden welcomed decision to allow flour into Gaza'

For the first time in 28 days

Biden and Netanyahu speak

White House announces conversation between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sources say it lasted 40 minutes and was positive.

Biden and Netanyahu speak

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Stopping war now will harm Israel for generations'

Prime Minister addressed the press and criticized those who claim Israel can not win the war.

'Stopping war now will harm Israel for generations'

Report:

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

NBC News reports: Biden administration working with other Israeli leaders after Netanyahu rejected plan for Arab countries to rebuild Gaza, which includes normalization with Saudis in exchange for a Palestinian state.

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

Report:

Netanyahu delayed new hostage deal

According to Channel 13, after the War Cabinet drafted a proposal for a hostage deal the Prime Minister delayed it and made it tougher.

Netanyahu delayed new hostage deal

After criticism:

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

After saying he had nothing to do with decision to exempt shipment of medicines for the hostages from security check, PM orders IDF perform check on the shipment.

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

Gaza war:

Gantz delivered list of demands to Netanyahu

Gantz conveyed to Netanyahu a demand to promote a list of decisions that he says are critical to the continuation of the war.

Gantz delivered list of demands to Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu:

The war continues - even the Hague won't stop us

'We are continuing together - until victory. After the October 7 massacre, we will not compromise on less than complete victory. We will not rest and we will not weaken our resolve to fight to the end,' PM Benjamin Netanyahu says.

The war continues - even the Hague won't stop us

Standing by Israel:

Germany to intervene on Israel's behalf at ICJ

Germany announces says there is “no basis whatsoever” to accuse Israel of genocide. Netanyahu thanks Chancellor Scholz.

Germany to intervene on Israel's behalf at ICJ

PM Netanyahu to South Africa:

'Hamas partners, we will continue to fight the lies'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked South Africa's petition to the ICJ and affirmed that Israel will reserve the right to defend itself.

'Hamas partners, we will continue to fight the lies'

Netanyahu:

'Israel has no intention of occupying Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies in video statement: Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and we are doing so in full compliance with international law.

'Israel has no intention of occupying Gaza'

After Gush Etzion demolitions:

Netanyahu orders halt to home demolitions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the demolition of homes in Gush Etzion this morning and announced that he had ordered that buildings belonging to soldiers and reservists not be destroyed during wartime.

Netanyahu orders halt to home demolitions

Netanyahu in the north:

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells troops in northern Israel that Israel will do anything to bring back security to the north.

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

Due to public pressure:

Prime Minister Netanyahu considering closing small ministries

Several ministries will be reportedly shuttered in a move to divert funds to the war effort.

Prime Minister Netanyahu considering closing small ministries

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

Netanyahu:

'Hezbollah should learn no terrorist is immune'

PM says at Cabinet meeting that war against Hamas in Gaza must continue until 'total victory' is achieved.

'Hezbollah should learn no terrorist is immune'

Netanyahu:

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Gantz against Netanyahu:

'He must choose between unity and security - and politics'

Minister Benny Gantz says Netanyahu is responsible for the incident in the Cabinet, in which ministers confronted Chief of Staff.

'He must choose between unity and security - and politics'

Senator Graham to Netanyahu: The US has Israel's back

PM meets US Senator Lindsey Graham, says Israel will 'apply maximum power with maximum precision everywhere that's needed.'

Senator Graham to Netanyahu: The US has Israel's back

Report:

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Netanyahu and his associates offered several MKs – including Danny Danon, Gila Gamliel and Boaz Bismuth – diplomatic positions abroad.

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

PM to hostages' families:

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Biden pressured Netanyahu to focus on targeted operations, reduce widescale airstrikes, New York Times report says.

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Netanyahu to South Africa:

Where were you when millions were killed in Syria and elsewhere?

PM responds to South Africa's demand ICJ investigate Israel for 'genocide,' says Israel's war 'without peer' in justice and morality.

Where were you when millions were killed in Syria and elsewhere?

PM Netanyahu:

The war is at its peak - and will last many more months

'We will continue to fight until we have eliminated Hamas and freed all our hostages,' PM Netanyahu promises.

The war is at its peak - and will last many more months

Difficult conversation

Report: Biden told Netanyahu to solve PA taxes issue

Sources tell Axios Biden held a difficult conversation with Netanyahu over Israel's decision to withhold some of PA's tax revenue.

Report: Biden told Netanyahu to solve PA taxes issue

Following criticism:

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war'

The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war'