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Before attack on Iran:

Gallant's strongly worded letter to Netanyahu

Gallant wrote to Netanyahu: 'The state of matters in which we conduct ourselves, without a valid compass, and without updating the war's objectives, harms the management of the campaign and the decisions of the cabinet.'

Gallant's strongly worded letter to Netanyahu

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu:

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen together with counterparts from several other nations sent a letter warning the Israeli PM that his Finance Minister's policies may lead to the financial collapse of the PA.

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

October 7th memorial:

Bereaved families disrupt Prime Minister's address

During Netanyahu's address at the State Memorial Ceremony for the civilians who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, bereaved families began to shout. Netanyahu waited for them to be removed and continued to speak.

Bereaved families disrupt Prime Minister's address

Netanyahu:

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells French media that Israel uncovered a Hezbollah plot to attack Israel via underground tunnels involving jeeps and missiles.

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Blinken to Netanyahu:

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the war in Gaza and Lebanon, the Iranian threat, the Hezbollah strike on Netanyahu's home, and the governmental structure in Gaza after the war.

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Cleared for publication:

Hezbollah UAV scored direct hit on Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

The State Censor confirmed that a UAV struck the private home of the Prime Minister's family last Saturday.

Hezbollah UAV scored direct hit on Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

PM's birthday warning to Iran:

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

PM Netanyahu quotes his late father, says Israel is showing the world how to respond to existential threats in a message delivered on his birthday.

'Our people will repel the danger that threatens their existence'

Israel warns:

'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

Israel reportedly sent a message to Hezbollah warning that it would destroy Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold if the organization attempts to target senior Israeli figures.

'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

Trump:

'I had a very nice call with Netanyahu'

After PMO says Netanyahu and Trump spoke on Saturday, former President says he told the Prime Minister: You do what you have to do.

'I had a very nice call with Netanyahu'

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

'G-d protected Netanyahu because he protects the Land of Israel,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

British PM:

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV towards his private home. His office: He discussed with Netanyahu the opportunity presented by Sinwar’s death to halt the fighting and get the hostages out.

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

House Speaker Johnson:

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV at his private home: It is vital that the Biden-Harris Administration stop slow-walking needed weapons to Israel.

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

Trump:

'Netanyahu said he wouldn't listen to Biden'

Former US President praises Netanyahu for not following President Joe Biden's advice, says Israel "wouldn't be in this position" if Netanyahu had listened to Biden.

'Netanyahu said he wouldn't listen to Biden'

Netanyahu:

Attempt by Iranian proxies to assassinate me 'grave mistake'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to UAV strike on his Caesarea home, says assassination attempt by Iranian proxies was a 'grave mistake,' will not deter Israel.

Attempt by Iranian proxies to assassinate me 'grave mistake'

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

UAV launched from Lebanon directly towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, no sirens sounded. The Netanyahu family were not home at the time.

UAV launched towards PM Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

Netanyahu:

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the elimination of Yahya Sinwar and called for Hamas fighters to lay down their weapons and release the hostages.

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'

Hear O Israel, Joe Biden is trying to kill us all

The Jews have not survived for nearly 4,000 years just so the uneducated and cowardly appeasers leading the west will set the stage for the future destruction of Israel. Op-ed.

Hear O Israel, Joe Biden is trying to kill us all

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

PM tells French President Israel rejects any ceasefire that allows Hezbollah to rearm and regroup to threaten northern Israel again, criticizes Macron for seeking to host conference with countries that deny Israel's right to self-defense.

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

Former British Foreign Minister:

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

Former British Foreign Minister, David Cameron, told BBC: 'I had plans to sanction ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich. Sanctions would send a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu that 'this is not good enough and has to stop.'

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

Report:

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

US poll:

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

The Harvard Harris survey shows that Americans have a more positive view on Israel than the Supreme Court, CNN and X.

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

Netanyahu

'Claim Israel attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false

PM rejects claim IDF is attacking UNIFIL forces in Lebanon, says Israel has repeatedly asked and warned UNIFIL to leave the combat areas and get out of harm's way.

'Claim Israel attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false

Netanyahu:

'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

PM visits Golani Brigade base where 4 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in a Hezbollah UAV attack yesterday, vows to continue war against Hezbollah until victory.

'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

Netanyahu to UN chief:

'Get UNIFIL forces out of Hezbollah strongholds right now'

Israeli PM calls on UN Sec. Gen. Guterres to remove UNIFIL's forces from the combat zones in southern Lebanon and "out of harm's way" so they are not used as human shields by Hezbollah.

'Get UNIFIL forces out of Hezbollah strongholds right now'

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

White House:

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

Netanyahu, Biden talk for 1st time in 1.5 months

Vice President Harris participates in conversation between President Biden and PM Netanyahu on Israel's response to Iran's ballistic missile attack.

Netanyahu, Biden talk for 1st time in 1.5 months

PM to US Jewish leaders:

'Only one force in the world fights Iran now – Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation. 'It's not only our fight, it's the free world's fight, and I would say the civilized world's fight.'

'Only one force in the world fights Iran now – Israel'

Trump called Netanyahu to support Israel against Hezbollah

PMO confirms former President Trump called PM Netanyahu last week and express his support for Israel's efforts to eliminate the threat of the Hezbollah terrorist organization after a year of constant rocket attacks.

Trump called Netanyahu to support Israel against Hezbollah

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

After Netanyahu sets conditions

Gallant's visit to the US postponed

Gallant's flight to the US postponed after Netanyahu conditioned the trip on the coordination of a phone call between him and Biden as well as Cabinet approval of the plan for action in Iran.

Gallant's visit to the US postponed

Netanyahu to Lebanese people:

'Do you remember when your country was the pearl of the region?'

PM publishes message to Lebanese people in call for peace, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah, his replacement, and his replacement's replacement.

'Do you remember when your country was the pearl of the region?'

Biden after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

President Biden was furious after the elimination of a Hezbollah leader who had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US for his role in killing hundreds of American servicemen.

Biden after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

Erdogan at it again:

'Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped'

On anniversary of October 7 attack, Turkish President blasts Israel, vows it will pay a price for the "genocide" in Gaza.

'Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped'

Netanyahu suggests changing name of war

At today's cabinet meeting to mark the anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposes to change the name of the war.

Netanyahu suggests changing name of war

PM meets US Senators:

'Unlike the Holocaust, today we fight back'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets bipartisan delegation fo US Senators on October 7 anniversary. Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'France has it backwards and should be doubling down on support for Israel.

'Unlike the Holocaust, today we fight back'

Macron to Netanyahu:

Arms shipments will not provide Israel with security it desires

Macron to Netanyahu: 'Arms shipments, prolonging the war in Gaza and extending it to Lebanon will not provide Israel with the security it desires.'

Arms shipments will not provide Israel with security it desires

Netanyahu to troops in north:

'You are the generation of victory. The world is amazed'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited an IDF base on the northern border and heard about the destruction of Hezbollah's capabilities that has been achieved during the ground effort and the use of intense fire.

'You are the generation of victory. The world is amazed'

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, arrested for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a monument in Washington, D.C., during protests against Netanyahu's July address to Congress.

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Macron's office:

'Netanyahu's criticism is excessive'

French President's office responds to Netanyahu's criticism of Macron's call for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel: France is a steadfast friend of Israel.

'Netanyahu's criticism is excessive'

Netanyahu to Macron:

Israel will win with you or without you

'Israel will fight until the battle is won - for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Israel will win with you or without you

The secret of Netanyahu’s unacknowledged and historic popularity

To a large degree, the international narrative regarding the prime minister is shaped by media coverage in Israel. But the Israeli public isn’t buying it.

The secret of Netanyahu’s unacknowledged and historic popularity

Netanyahu:

'Iran's axis of evil seeks to destroy us, this will not happen'

Netanyahu expresses condolences after eight IDF soldiers fell during combat in Lebanon: May God avenge their blood. May their memory be a blessing.

'Iran's axis of evil seeks to destroy us, this will not happen'

Netanyahu responds to attack:

'Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Cabinet: We will stand by the rule we established - whoever attacks us, we will attack him. This is true wherever we fight the axis of evil.

'Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it'

Netanyahu:

'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front guidelines'

PM responds to reports that Iran is preparing for a significant attack against Israel, asks Israelis to obey the directives of the Home Front Command

'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front guidelines'

Netanyahu:

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

PM addresses developments in war, start of the High Holidays during remarks at Cabinet meeting.

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

Netanyahu:

'The people of Iran should know - Israel stands with you'

Israeli PM publishes message expressing solidarity with the people ruled by the Ayatollahs' regime and the hope that the peoples of Israel and Iran will enjoy peace and friendship when Iran is free.

'The people of Iran should know - Israel stands with you'

Biden:

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

Political drama:

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Chairman of the New Hope party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, joins government and will serve as minister without portfolio | Sa'ar: 'We are living in historical times for Israel'

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination:

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, says Israel faces 'significant challenges,' Nasrallah's elimination increases chance of bringing hostages home.

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

PM Netanyahu was unsure whether to fly to New York to speak at the UN - but in Israel it was finally decided to 'conduct business as usual.'

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

US Ambassador to the UN:

'There is an unfair focus on Israel at the UN'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield asked about Netanyahu’s statement that the UN is antisemitic: I have no doubt that there are individuals that might be, but I would not apply it to the entire UN system.

'There is an unfair focus on Israel at the UN'

Netanyahu at UN:

I have a message to the world - we are winning

The Prime Minister spoke at the General Assembly of the UN, against the backdrop of escalating conflict with Hezbollah and nearly a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

I have a message to the world - we are winning

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Dutch counterpart

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in New York and thanked him for the Netherlands' support of Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Dutch counterpart

NYC

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu

Within Our Lifetime organization holds protest outside hotel where Israeli PM is believed to be staying ahead of his UN speech.

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu

Macron:

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

John Kirby on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement'

White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.

'Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement'