Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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:

'Our just war will continue until victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to the ICJ verdict.

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.

State Department:

'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'

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

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.'

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.

CNN: Netanyahu not ruling out Palestinian state

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PM to hostages' families:

'We are holding negotiations even at this very moment'

PM Netanyahu met with families of hostages and listened to their questions and concerns.

During call with Netanyahu:

Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.

Watch:

Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit the wounded

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit wounded IDF soldiers and Border Police officers at Hadassah-Mt. Scopus Hospital.

Netanyahu:

'We say to Hamas terrorists: We see you and we will reach you'

IDF visits IDF Intelligence Unit 9900 to observe how intelligence gathering aids in the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

Lapid responds to Arutz Sheva:

'I do not trust the government or its leader'

During press conference, opposition leader responds to question from Arutz Sheva, says he does not trust the government

Netanyahu presents Israel's 3 conditions for day after war

PM writes in Wall Street Journal that Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza demilitarized, and the Palestinian Arabs deradicalized for peace.

Netanyahu: I asked Xi Jinping to help recover hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu:

'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers in Gaza today, who urged him to have the war continue until a decisive victory.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'War will continue until Hamas is finished, not before'

PM meets soldiers serving in the field in northern Gaza amid war with Hamas terrorist organization.

Netanyahu visits Gaza:

'It will be a long battle, not close to the end'

PM tells Likud reports Israel winding down war against Hamas are wrong.

'We are too nice':

Dispute at cabinet meeting over humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cabinet meeting, several ministers angry with PM for continued humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu: "This gives time for war."

Netanyahu:

'We will do everything to safeguard the lives of our soldiers'

The Prime Minister responded to criticism by members of his cabinet following a weekend with a high death toll.

Right-wing journalist:

'Netanyahu won’t be able to continue after the war'

Right wing journalist criticized government policy and commented on his son: ‘sorry that he is suffering because of me’