Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas'

PM meets new IDF recruits, says Israel will destroy the last Hamas battalions in Rafah regardless of any international pressure not to do so.

Ahead of hostage release deal

Likud members demand Netanyahu hold a discussion

Seven members of Knesset from the Likud write letter to Netanyahu in which they demand that he hold a discussion in preparation for a hostage release deal.

'Prime Minister, don't stop'

Sderot Mayor opposes end of military maneuver

Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, criticizes end of the maneuver phase in the Gaza Strip: Have the goals of the war been achieved?

Netanyahu:

'There's a date set for Rafah operation'

PM says victory over Hamas and return of hostages requires a military operation in Rafah amid reports of progress in ceasefire talks.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Only the cabinet has the authority to make decisions in war'

Finance Minister sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to meet with the expanded Security Cabinet to discuss the current situation of the war.

Prime Minister chooses new Military Secretary

BG Roman Gofman appointed Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, IDF announces.

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Poll:

At least 50% of Israelis believe elections should be moved up

Poll indicates that the Israeli public is not satisfied with the conduct of the war and the accusing finger is pointed at the Prime Minister.

UN reveals:

Netanyahu’s list of promises to increase aid to Gaza

Among other areas of humanitarian aid, Israel’s approves the establishment of 20 bakeries in Gaza and the reactivation of the Nahal Oz water line in northern Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'A step away from victory. Israel will not surrender’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting and spoke of the achievements so far in the Gaza War: 'Surrendering to Hamas' demands will allow the terrorist organization to repeat the crimes of October 7th again and again, as they have promised to do.'

Report

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Source says President Biden laid out an ultimatum to Netanyahu in their call on Thursday, telling him that If Israel doesn't change course in Gaza, "we won't be able to support you".

VP Harris:

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Report:

Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands'

US President speaks to PM for 45 minutes, says administration will determine policy on Gaza based on Israel's implementation of America's demands regarding the humanitarian situation.

Netanyahu's warning to Iran

PM addresses growing threats by Iran during cabinet meeting, says 'whoever attempts to harm us will be harmed.

Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed

Following Supreme Court petition, PM's schedule during the first day of Hamas's attack on southern Israel has been published, revealing the first foreign leader he spoke to.

Report:

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak threatens in conversation with Netanyahu to declare Israel in violation of international law unless more aid allowed into Gaza.

Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants

PM Netanyahu is discharged following operation, stresses, 'Strike on aid workers was unintentional, we will do everything to prevent a recurrence.'

Netanyahu successfully undergoes hernia operation

Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital says the surgery went as expected and successfully and that the Prime Minister is awake, recovering and talking with his family.

PM Netanyahu:

'Hostages' families' pain and distress cut through my heart'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference in which he discussed the war in Gaza and efforts to bring back the hostages.

Closed to Jews:

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed sharp criticism of the closure of the Temple Mount to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Families of hostages:

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Some of the families of the hostages have declared that Netanyahu is intentionally preventing a prisoner exchange deal and so they will work to replace him.

Parents of kidnapped soldiers:

'Netanyahu didn't tell us anything new'

Parents of kidnapped soldiers after their first meeting with the Prime Minister: Netanyahu is preoccupied with military security - not with civil security.

Leadership woes

It seems that the people screaming for the PM's resignation now were screaming for his resignation on October 6. They assume that new elections will spell certain electoral defeat for Israel’s longest serving prime minister. They should learn a little history. Op-ed.

PM to hostages' families:

'I won't leave anyone behind'

Netanyahu meets families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas, says he is " committed to returning everyone, all of them."

PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

PM to Sen. Rick Scott:

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

Netanyahu meets US Senator Rick Scott in Jerusalem, thanks Senator for his support for Israel and explains why a planned delegation to the US was canceled following this week's Security Council resolution.

'We're going from bad to worse'

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says that, after October 7, the Prime Minister "should climb the tallest tower and jump off it".

Ben Gurion's and Begin's talking points for Netanyahu

The Prime Minister might best learn from Ben Gurion and Begin, in their best moments, to be proactive and assertive. Op-ed.

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.

US to Netanyahu:

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

US says it still only supports a permanent ceasefire if the hostages are returned after allowing passage of resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire.

Prime Minister's Office:

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss the operation in Rafah due to the American refusal to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council.

Netanyahu to Americans:

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened to withdraw the delegation to Washington to discuss the upcoming operation in Rafah is the USA does not veto a UN resolution that does not call for the release of the hostages.

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses his opposition to an Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.

PM reads Megilla with soldiers:

‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’

Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the Purim Megilla reading with soldiers of the Military Police Corps’ Erez Battalion: "We will enter Rafah and achieve complete victory"

Bernie Sanders:

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

Schumer hints:

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

The New Hope Party Chairman informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he was leaving the government, but the former asked him for more time to meet Sa'ar's demands to join the War Cabinet.

John Kirby:

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

Netanyahu as vampire

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon

Quebec-based newspaper La Presse criticized for publishing caricature of Netanyahu as the vampire in the movie Nosferatu.

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu asked to meet Democrats, Schumer nixed it

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to address Senate Democrats at their caucus lunch, but the Senate Majority Leader denied his request.

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.

Schumer:

'I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down'

Senate Majority Leader on his controversial speech: I considered saying Netanyahu should step down, but that is telling Israel what to do.

Test-run for PA workers? ‘don't repeat mistake’

Likud outraged by PM’s remarks that a test-run was being held to bring back Palestinian workers to Israel. Netanyahu’s advisors claimed that this was only a one-time plan.

Report:

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

'If I'd speak about two countries for two nations and give up on an attack on Rafah, I would have a great relationship with the Americans,' PM Netanyahu says.

Biden:

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

Netanyahu tells Biden aid to Gaza 'necessary'

US President and Israeli PM speak by phone, discuss Israel's goals in war and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'Victory is within reach'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with AIPAC members today and reassured them that Israel must, can, and will achieve victory, for the good of the whole world.

Schumer just guaranteed Netanyahu’s re-election

Prime Minister Netanyahu does better when he is being attacked. Senator Schumer just kicked off Prime Minister Netanyahu’s campaign. Op-ed.

Schumer insists:

'Speech wasn't meant to be an attack on Israel'

Senate Majority Leader tells Washington Post columnist his speech which caused a firestorm was meant to "show that you could be against Netanyahu and still be very pro-Israel".

German Chancellor Scholz:

'We can't stand by as Palestinians starve'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Israel to work to increase humanitarian aid and to work to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Fmr. Sen. Lieberman:

'Imagine if Schumer told the UK to oust their PM'

Former Senator Joe Lieberman condemned the Senate Majority Leader's comments about the Israeli PM calling them 'outrageous' and a 'mistake.'

Netanyahu:

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

During an interview with CNN, the Israeli Prime Minister discussed comments by the US Senate Majority Leader calling for new elections and referring to him as a threat to peace.