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Netanyahu's brother:

'Why should only he resign? Why not also Benny Gantz?'

Iddo Netanyahu on the calls for his brother to take responsibility for Hamas attack: Why should only he resign?

'Why should only he resign? Why not also Benny Gantz?'

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

PM's brother-in-law:

'Five leaders to blame for the failure'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi: 'Netanyahu also contributed to strengthening Hamas. The failure is huge – the rabbis were right, the generals failed.'

'Five leaders to blame for the failure'

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads

PM: 'I said things that should not have been said and give full support to leaders of security forces.'

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads

Gantz demands PM retract statements on security chiefs

After PM says all security, intelligence leaders told him Hamas was deterred, Benny Gantz says such statements undermine IDF during war.

Gantz demands PM retract statements on security chiefs

Netanyahu:

'All security officials told me that Hamas was deterred'

PMO issues statement clarifying that Netanyahu had received no warning from any security organization that Hamas intended to wage war.

'All security officials told me that Hamas was deterred'

Netanyahu:

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets families of the hostages, promises, 'We will utilize and exhaust every possibility to bring them home.'

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

PM Netanyahu: This is a war of humanity against barbarians

PM Netanyahu, Defense Min Gallant, and Min. Benny Gantz hold joint press conference. 'This war is the task of our lives - and of my life.'

PM Netanyahu: This is a war of humanity against barbarians

Report:

Netanyahu preventing closure of Al Jazeera due to legal concerns

Closure of Qatari-owned channel was supposed to be brought before the Cabinet, but the move is being delayed.

Netanyahu preventing closure of Al Jazeera due to legal concerns

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'All Hamas men are dead men walking - in and outside of Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the press from the IDF central headquarters in Tel Aviv.

'All Hamas men are dead men walking - in and outside of Gaza'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

'No choice but to enter Gaza,' source says, noting, 'Netanyahu does not have faith in the heads of Israel's security system.'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Terror group which rules Gaza held high-level negotiations on release of captive IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians while plotting attack.

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Massacre was worst act of antisemitic violence since Holocaust'

Israel's PM Netanyahu meets French Pres. Emmanuel Macron in Jerusalem.

'Massacre was worst act of antisemitic violence since Holocaust'

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

Netanyahu, Gallant and CoS:

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff publish joint statement following reports of lack of trust between the IDF and the PM.

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

Netanyahu to world leaders:

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

The Prime Minister spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

Netanyahu to IDF commandos:

'If Hezbollah enters war, it will be the mistake of its life'

Netanyahu said that the ramifications of a war with Hezbollah would be destructive for Lebanon.

'If Hezbollah enters war, it will be the mistake of its life'

Netanyahu to Italy's PM Meloni

'This is a test of civilization - and we will win'

'We defend the right of Israel existing, of defending itself, security for its people,' Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni says.

'This is a test of civilization - and we will win'

Netanyahu meets Italian PM in Tel Aviv

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni arrives in Israel for solidarity visit, meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu meets Italian PM in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu near Gaza border:

'We will win with all our might'

The Prime Minister met with soldiers at a staging area near the Gaza Strip. 'The entire nation of Israel stands being you.'

'We will win with all our might'

Rishi Sunak:

'We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself'

British PM Rishi Sunak holds joint press briefing with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, following series of meetings during two-day visit.

'We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself'

Netanyahu:

'Pres. Biden came to Israel with actions, not just words'

PM says agreements with Biden during US President's visit to Israel will ensure unprecedented cooperation, continuation of war.

'Pres. Biden came to Israel with actions, not just words'

Netanyahu: Anger should be directed at terrorists, not at Israel

'Road to victory will be long and hard, but united in purpose, and with a deep sense of justice, Israel will prevail,' PM Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Anger should be directed at terrorists, not at Israel

Mitch McConnell:

'Netanyahu is one of the great leaders of modern time'

Senate Republican Leader pushes back on Trump's recent comments: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization just like Hamas.

'Netanyahu is one of the great leaders of modern time'

Netanyahu to German Chancellor:

As world united to defeat the Nazis, it must unite against Hamas

PM meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Hamas massacre. 'In hard times, Germany has only one place, and it is alongside Israel.'

As world united to defeat the Nazis, it must unite against Hamas

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to the post of Prime Minister.

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

At first Knesset session since massacre, PM says 'unity and determination' are the necessary factors for victory in the Hamas-started war.

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

British cartoonist sacked for 'antisemitic' Netanyahu cartoon

Steve Bell, a longtime cartoonist for the British Guardian, has lost his contract after submitting a Netanyahu cartoon after Hamas massacre.

British cartoonist sacked for 'antisemitic' Netanyahu cartoon

Families of captives:

Netanyahu committed that return of captives is among war's goals

Representatives of the families of the Israelis who are in Hamas captivity met with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu committed that return of captives is among war's goals

Following massacre:

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

Netanyahu: "We are working 24/7, together, in one united front." The PM will meet the families of the hostages and missing today.

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

5th conversation in a week:

PM Netanyahu updates Biden, thanks him for support

PM Netanyahu thanks US for unwavering support, shares the horrors he witnessed during visit to Gaza border communities.

PM Netanyahu updates Biden, thanks him for support

PM Netanyahu:

'European leaders unwavering in support for Israel'

PM Netanyahu speaks with leaders of Germany, France, and Greece, thanks them for 'unswerving support' for Israel.

'European leaders unwavering in support for Israel'

One week after the massacre:

PM Netanyahu visits Gaza border communities

PM Netanyahu visits Kibbutz Be'eri, Kfar Aza, speaking with soldiers and fighters.

PM Netanyahu visits Gaza border communities

Netanyahu:

'We are pounding our enemies, this is only the beginning'

PM Netanyahu speaks to the public amid the war against Hamas: Today, we all understand that we are fighting for our home.

'We are pounding our enemies, this is only the beginning'

Trump responds to criticism:

'There was no better friend of Israel than me'

Former President responds to criticism of his comments on Netanyahu: Under my leadership, the US stood in complete solidarity with Israel.

'There was no better friend of Israel than me'

Report:

Trump telling allies he wants Netanyahu 'impeached'

Former US President remains furious with Netanyahu and continues to criticize him in closed conversations, reports Rolling Stone.

Trump telling allies he wants Netanyahu 'impeached'

Knesset approves unity govt

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

'This really is a war for our home.  And it must end with one thing, a complete victory. And the crushing and elimination of Hamas.'

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

Jewish and Zionist:

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

PM Netanyahu: 'Hamas has shown itself to be an enemy of civilization. as ISIS was crushed, so too will Hamas be crushed.'

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

Trump criticizes Netanyahu: Bibi let us down

Former US President claims Netanyahu did not help in 2020 elimination of top Iranian General, but still tried to take credit for it.

Trump criticizes Netanyahu: Bibi let us down

Netanyahu on unity govt:

'As terrible as the horror is, we fight together'

PM, Gantz, and Gallant deliver statements on formation of emergency govt. to conduct the war against Hamas.

'As terrible as the horror is, we fight together'

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

National Unity Party chairman reaches agreement with PM to join the government in light of the Hamas war against Israel.

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

Turkish minister to Netanyahu: One day they'll fire at you, too

PM Netanyahu shares tweet of IDF strikes in Gaza - and receives warning from Turkish Minister Nazif Yilmaz.

Turkish minister to Netanyahu: One day they'll fire at you, too

White House:

'Biden stressed need for to condemn Hamas' brutal atrocities'

White House publishes statement summarizing Biden’s call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Biden stressed need for to condemn Hamas' brutal atrocities'

Netanyahu to Biden:

'We saw savagery unlike anything we've seen since the Holocaust'

PM speaks to US President after 1,000 people massacred by Hamas, thanks Biden for America's continued support of Israel.

'We saw savagery unlike anything we've seen since the Holocaust'

Netanyahu:

'Hamas is ISIS and will be defeated the same way'

PM addresses nation on third day of war against Hamas. 'We knew who Hamas is, now the whole world knows.'

'Hamas is ISIS and will be defeated the same way'

Netanyahu: 'We will take revenge for this black day'

The Prime Minister told local authorities that the government would do everything in it's power to help them.

Netanyahu: 'We will take revenge for this black day'

Canadian PM to Netanyahu:

'Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, condemns Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel.

'Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself'

PM Netanyahu:

We will win this war, but we will pay a very heavy price

'Hamas wants to murder us all, we will win this war,' PM Netanyahu tells Israel's citizens.

We will win this war, but we will pay a very heavy price

Netanyahu:

We are at war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement in wake of events. "The enemy will pay an unprecedented price"

We are at war

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Closing Samaria highway 'unacceptable and illogical'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to the PRime Minister to demand an investigation into the decision to close a major Samaria road.

Closing Samaria highway 'unacceptable and illogical'

Smotrich demands:

'Close the shops in Huwara'

Minister Smotrich speaks to Netanyahu amid security escalation, makes clear to him that the current situation cannot continue.

'Close the shops in Huwara'

PM orders faster work on Huwara bypass road after shooting

PM holds consultation with top security officials following latest terror attacks in Huwara, orders increased counter-terror measures.

PM orders faster work on Huwara bypass road after shooting

Netanyahu:

'Be ashamed of yourselves for shoving bereaved father in prayer'

PM reacts to disruption of prayer service in Tel Aviv attended by Rabbi Leo Dee.

'Be ashamed of yourselves for shoving bereaved father in prayer'

Message to Netanyahu:

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Netanyahu:

'Derogatory conduct towards worshipers is sacrilege'

Israeli PM responds to video showing Jews spitting at Christians in Jerusalem's Old City.

'Derogatory conduct towards worshipers is sacrilege'

Netanyahu holds reconciliation conference with Ben-Gvir

The two ministers held a private meeting at a Caesarea hotel following reports that Ben-Gvir had been excluded from a security meeting.

Netanyahu holds reconciliation conference with Ben-Gvir