Benjamin Netanyahu

Protest supporting PM:

'A sad day for the Israeli judicial system'

Israel National News speaks with several prominent voices at the protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu being compelled to testify while managing the ongoing war.

Netanyahu reveals:

'Obama offered me a secret visit to Afghanistan'

During his testimony in court, Prime Minister Netanyahu delved into his rocky relationship with the former US president and revealed that from their first meeting, Obama pressured him to create a Palestinian state.

Tel Aviv District Court:

Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

Netanyahu's testimony will be held in Tel Aviv on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

In Depth:

The Netanyahu trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify for the first time since the investigations against him were launched in 2016. What caused these trials, and what effects could they have?

Geert Wilders:

'Netanyahu has done more in one year than Europe has done in 70'

Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom in the Netherlands who is currently visiting Israel, praises Netanyahu for overseeing Israel's counterterrorism efforts over the last year.

Netanyahu:

'Today everyone understands importance of our being on Golan'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a rare press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on the 'historic' fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

Hostages' families:

Every hour the Prime Minister spends in court hurts the hostages

Tikva Forum for the families of hostages urges Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: 'Every hour dedicated to legal proceedings comes at the expense of bringing hostages home and the chance that a deal will succeed.'

Supreme Court:

Eli Feldstein ordered released to house arrest

Feldstein, the defendant in the classified documents leak case, has been released to house arrest. The 2nd defendant in the case will not be released for the time being.

Father of hostage:

'Force Hamas to return the hostages in one deal'

Tzvika Mor, father of Eitan who is being held captive in Gaza, speaks after meeting between Netanyahu and hostages' families: We are not willing to accept a deal in parts, we will not accept selection among Jews after the Holocaust.

Deri to A-G:

'Postpone Netanyahu's testimony due to pikuach nefesh'

Shas chairman writes letter to Attorney General Baharav-Miara, says that given the complex security situation and the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Prime Minister, it is a duty to postpone his testimony in his corruption cases.

Before court session:

Court approves postponement of Netanyahu's testimony

Court approves Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony in court on Wednesday, which will begin only at 14:30 and end at 20:00.

Hostages families:

'Netanyahu told us the time has ripened for a hostage deal'

Representatives of the Hostages Families Forum met with Prime Minister Netanyahu who expressed optimism for the chances of reaching a deal to free their loved ones.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'Assad's fall opens new opportunities for entire region'

PM speaks near Syrian border, hails fall of the Assad regime as a "historic day" for the Middle East and vows that no hostile force will be allowed to establish itself on the Israel-Syria border.

Ministers accuse AG of undermining state security

Government ministers clashed with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at a security cabinet meeting regarding delaying court proceedings involving the Prime Minister amid security concerns.

A coup attempt in the shadow of Oct. 7

Many fingers are pointed in the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the evidence says otherwise. Opinion.

Flares at PM's residence:

Netanyahu and his wife to be recognized as victims of a crime

Police determine that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, will be recognized as victims of a crime following the firing of flares at their private home in Caesarea.

Netanyahu on synagogue arson:

'Impossible to separate attack from government's positions'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'

Poll:

Bennett gaining support against Netanyahu

A new survey shows that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could see 27 seats in the next election against Netanyahu's projected 20.

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen not ruling joining politics

Former head of the Shin Bet claims he has not yet decided whether he will join politics, but is not ruling out the possibility.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'The train route to Sderot must be reopened immediately'

Finance Minister sends letter to Prime Minister, requests that the issue of reopening the train route to Sderot be brought up at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Likud criticizes:

'The deterioration in Gantz's memory is concerning'

Likud and National Unity parties spar after former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's conduct.

Bill Clinton:

'Young Americans can't believe what Arafat walked away from'

Former US President Bill Clinton says what has happened in the Middle East in the last 25 years "is one of the great tragedies of the 21st century” and has a poignant message for the Arabs: You walk away from these once-in-a-lifetime peace opportunities, and you can’t complain 25 years later.

As rebels make fast advances:

Netanyahu holds meeting to discuss developments in Syria

Israeli officials say that Israel was startled by the rebels' fast advance against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and believe the collapse of the regime is a plausible scenario.

Netanyahu:

'Enforcement authorities are attempting a coup'

The former head of the ISA revealed that Netanyahu had asked him to bug confidants in a security matter. Netanyahu did not deny the report, but instead lashed out at others involved.

The new threat from haredi parties against Netanyahu

Mishpacha newspaper reports that the haredi parties plan to submit two bills together - the Draft Law and, alongside it, a law to dissolve the Knesset.

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office

Supreme Court rules that there is no room for its intervention in the matter, agrees with the Attorney General who argued that the petition should be rejected.

Minister Amsalem:

There's a risk of civil war, weapons may be used

Decision to declare Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'incapacitated' during testimony may lead to civil war, Minister David Amsalem warns.

Feldstein's attorney:

'Netanyahu knew about the document in the Bild'

PM's advisor Yonatan Urich was actively involved in the BibiLeaks affair, says Attorney Oded Savorai, representing Feldstein in the classified documents case.

Judges rule:

Netanyahu testimony to begin next Tuesday

Prime Minister Netanyahu will take the witness stand at the Tel Aviv District Court next Tuesday. His request to discuss the scheduling of the hearings was denied.

Report:

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

Hebrew media reports that US President-Elect Trump is conveying a specific message to the Hamas terrorist organization ahead of his inauguration.

Netanyahu:

'Trump ultimatum puts onus on Hamas where it belongs'

PM thanks US President-Elect for 'strong statement' warning of serious consequences if the hostages are not released by January 20.

PM on Hezbollah mortar attack: Israel will respond forcefully

Defense Minister Israel Katz states that Hezbollah's firing of mortar rounds at Mount Dov will be met with a harsh Israeli response. "What was will not be."

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Bring back the hostages; you'll have political support'

'Whenever Hezbollah raises its head, we must forcefully cut it down,' says head of the National Unity party on the ceasefire.

'Left his home to defend Israel'

Mourning Omer Neutra

Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

We're following situation in Syria, enforcing Lebanon ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to new recruits for the Armored Corps, stresses, 'We're aggressively enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, any violation is met by a powerful response by the IDF.'

Dutch PM:

'Could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested'

After the ICC issued arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says there are potential scenarios in which Netanyahu could visit without facing arrest, depending on the purpose of his visit.

Report:

Netanyahu, Katz want Halevi to step down in 2-3 months

Kan 11 News report says Israel’s political leadership wants IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to step down around the conclusion of the 60-day trial period for the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Discussion of Syria

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night security consultation

The discussion comes after Syrian rebels entered the city of Aleppo, three days after launching a surprise offensive against Assad’s troops.

EU Foreign Policy Chief:

'We cannot undermine the International Criminal Court'

Outgoing EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges all EU member states to respect the decisions of the ICC, including the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Netanyahu:

'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF Unit 990 and was briefed about the nation's satellites and the campaign in space, as well as future force-building processes in the field.

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel to appeal ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

The Prime Minister's Office noted that a denial of the appeal would 'prove to Israel's friends in the US and the world even more how biased the ICC is against Israel.'

Netanyahu and Katz:

IDF ordered not to allow return to Lebanese border villages yet

PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

'Israel not a member of the ICC'

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

French minister notes Israel not a member of the International Criminal Court, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are immune to arrest.

Italy voices doubts about ICC warrant against Netanyahu

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expresses concerns over legality of arrest warrant against Netanyahu, says it would not be feasible to detain him while he remains in office.

New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett

Channel 12 News poll finds that, should Bennett run at the head of a new party, both his party and the Likud would win 23 seats in the Knesset.

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

Report:

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

Netanyahu vows:

'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

PM and ministers condemn violence against Central Command Head

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the act of violence against the Head of IDF Central Command, Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth; all Government ministers support this condemnation.

Defense lawyer discloses:

Eli Feldstein surprised that PM denied responsibility

Attorney Oded Savorai, defense attorney for the main suspect in the leaks affair from PM's Office, Eli Feldstein, says his client believed that he was acting on behalf of the PM and thought he was acting lawfully.

EU Foreign Policy chief:

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan

The Prime Minister's Office has categorically rejected claims that the Prime Minister was shown the Hamas invasion plan before the war.

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.