Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Shas party demands boycott of Knesset votes until law passes allowing MK Aryeh Deri to become minister.

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

PM Netanyahu, Jerusalem Min. Porush, hold reconciliation meeting, discuss implementation of coalition agreement.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

Gantz blasts government:

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

National Unity chairman criticizes the government's conduct: It's like a kindergarten, Netanyahu is unable to control his people.

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

Top US official:

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

Netanyahu:

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

PM demands opposition parties show what judicial reforms they would be in favor of during '40 signatures' debate.

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Court still tells PM he must abide by conflict of interest agreement and attorney general's orders to stay away from judicial reform issue.

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

PM Netanyahu launches plan to provide 940 NIS/ month to parents, increase childcare subsidies, expand number of subsidized daycare centers.

Minister May Golan:

'Members of the government leaked info against me'

Minister May Golan claims members of the government torpedoed her appointment as Israel’s Consul General in New York.

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Mayors from Judea and Samaria express their support for Netanyahu during meeting with the prime minister.

Netanyahu appears to oppose 'Override Clause' in CNN interview

Israeli prime minister hints he has qualms with his own government's judicial reform plan, tells CNN he backs 'balanced' overhaul.

Netanyahu:

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Likud MK:

'We need to reach a compromise, we can't go on like this'

MK David Bitan calls for a compromise on the judicial reform.

Poll:

Who should lead the Likud after Netanyahu?

23% of respondents believe that Economy Minister Nir Barkat should head the Likud.

Netanyahu:

'We have a brilliant future ahead of us'

PM Netanyahu on Israel's Independence Day: We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing. We do more with less.

Netanyahu:

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

During memorial ceremony at Yad LeBanim, PM addresses Mahane Yehuda ramming. 'They think they will uproot us from here.'

MK Mansour Abbas:

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Ra'am chairman to i24NEWS: Netanyahu's true face is already exposed.

Judicial Reform Protests

Netanyahu cancels appearance at US Jewish event in Tel Aviv

Anti-judicial reform protesters hail Netanyahu's cancellation as a victory.

Netanyahu to CBS:

Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu downplays reports of rift with Biden administration, says majority of Israelis back compromise on judicial reform.

Netanyahu tells ministers not to comment on security measures

Ministers receive updates on plans to escalate security responses following Independence Day.

Disappointment for MK May Golan

Prime Minister Netanyahu backs down from the intention to appoint Likud MK as Consul General of Israel in New York.

National Security Advisor:

'There's no disconnect between Israel and the US'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi: When Biden realizes he won't be criticized for inviting Netanyahu, he will do it.

Netanyahu didn't eulogize a famous Israeli poet. This may be why

Culture Min. Zohar promises judicial reform will pass, suggests reason why Netanyahu didn't eulogize passing of poet Yehonatan Geffen.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is unfit to serve as Prime Minister'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts the government: We are facing a greater challenge than the Yom Kippur War.

Report:

Netanyahu mulling appointing MK Bismuth as France Ambassador

Netanyahu was previously reported to be trying to convince MK May Golan to be appointed as consul general in New York.

Netanyahu calls for unity on Memorial Day

PM calls on politicians to leave debates outside the cemeteries to allow Israelis to mourn together next week.

Following Iran-Saudi deal:

Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia about Iran

In interview with CNBC, Netanyahu comments on Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement: Those who partner with Iran partner with misery.

Consulate instead of ministry:

Netanyahu's offer to MK May Golan

Prime Minister pressuring May Golan to be appointed to the post of Israeli consul general in New York in place of Asaf Zamir.

Report:

The secret security updates being given to Aryeh Deri

The chairman of Shas, who does not serve as a minister, receives regular security updates intended for cabinet members.

Netanyahu to torchlighters:

'I simply want to thank you'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet the torchlighters for the State of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

Netanyahu tastes first-of-its-kind printed fish

PM visits Steakholder Foods company which makes lab-grown meat, says Israel a world leader in food innovation.

Lindsay Graham:

'I want to help Biden get Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel'

Republican Senator meets PM Netanyahu, says 'now is the time' for US to upgrade its relations with Saudi Arabia and bring peace with Israel.

Rabbi Leo Dee:

'My focus is the future, not terrorists from a damaged culture'

Bereaved father and husband recalls meeting with Netanyahu, describes support from Arab friends after deadly terror attack.

Netanyahu to Dee family:

'The pain never goes away'

Netanyahu asked by youngest daughter of the Dee family during condolence visit how he coped after the death of his brother Yoni.

Op-Ed:

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, victims of blind hatred

Both presidents are objects of virulent hatred instead of arguments against their policies. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: The greatest threat to the govt. comes from within

PM says change takes time, and those for whom the government is never right-wing enough can bring the government down through carelessness.

Netanyahu: I'm proud that Jews are ascending the Temple Mount

PM rejects criticism of the decision to close the Temple Mount to non-Muslims for the end of Ramadan.

Netanyahu at Mimouna event: I believe in Israel's future

PM says no one can defeat the Jewish people when they are united.

Liberman blasts Netanyahu:

'Once a coward, always a coward'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Netanyahu's press conference was called in wake of recent polls and had nothing to do with security.

MK Ohad Tal:

'We mustn't blame previous governments for security situation'

MK responds to Prime Minister's criticism of the Bennett-Lapid government: Blaming others will not lead to the eradication of terrorism.

Netanyahu decides:

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Ben Gvir livid over the decision: When terrorism strikes us – we must strike back with tremendous force, not surrender to it and its whims.

Hamas unfazed by Netanyahu's speech

Hamas spokesman says that "Netanyahu's threatening speech does not frighten the Palestinian people."

Bennett fires back:

'Netanyahu brought the State of Israel into chaos'

Former Prime Minister blasts Netanyahu's speech: "Pathetic, almost as if Yair Netanyahu gave it."

Senior US officials:

'Netanyahu will visit Washington before the end of the month'

Sky News Arabia cites US officials who say Hezbollah is providing Hamas with advanced missiles to strike Israel from Lebanon.

Netanyahu blames previous government for terror wave

PM reverses decision to fire defense minister amidst security escalation, says 'we are in the middle of battle.'

Netanyahu to decide on Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Defense Minister Gallant supports allowing Jews to visit Temple Mount tomorrow, police oppose the visits.

National Unity MK to INN:

'When necessary, we know how to attack'

As a resident of the south, MK Alon Schuster maintains optimism despite the situation.

Following leak of Pentagon docs:

Netanyahu speaks to Mossad chief

PM demands explanation of New York Times report which claimed the leadership of the Mossad encouraged protests against judicial reform.

Op-ed:

Crisis of judicial proportions, Pt III: Anatomy of the protests

The protest organizers are doing irreparable harm to the state, its institutions and its economy. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Internal debate won't stop Israel from striking our enemies'

PM issues statement ahead of Security Cabinet meeting on barrages of dozens of rockets from Lebanon, Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'Islamic extremists harming Muslim worshipers at Al Aqsa'

PM supports police efforts to restore order after extremists barricade themselves in Mosque overnight.

Cabinet member: Netanyahu worried about strong reply to Hamas

A cabinet member explains why due to Netanyahu's fears the IDF isn't likely to launch a major attack following rocket launches from Gaza.

Netanyahu holds Passover toast with IDF General Staff Forum

Wishing everyone a happy Passover, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises IDF, calls for unity and broad consensus in Israeli society.

Op-Ed:

The message Netanyahu might love to send to Joe Biden

If only he could have responded to Biden by saying what he really might be thinking, he might have said what I wrote below. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Our internal debates won't help our enemies defeat us

PM, Defense Minister Gallant hold pre-Passover toast with soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Base.

A-G: PM's actions don't rise to standard of contempt of court

Attorney General Baharav-Miara says Netanyahu violated conflict in interest agreement, but should not be held in contempt of court.

Netanyahu not firing Defense Minister Gallant - for now

Sources close to PM say that given the difficult security situation, Netanyahu will not be implementing firing of DM - for the time being.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.

At Netanyahu's instruction:

Heritage center in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe to be established

Netanyahu: The Chabad Heritage Center will showcase the contribution of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who encouraged Torah study and observance.