Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC senior leaders

Netanyahu praises AIPAC for bolstering bond between Israel and US, stresses need for unified front against Iranian nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu cuts short Germany trip over security tensions

PM to return from Germany on Thursday instead of Friday after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz, due to 'security developments.

Protests expected in Berlin as Netanyahu travels to Germany

Netanyahu to meet with German chancellor for talks on Ukraine and Iran's nuclear program. Protests expected at Ben-Gurion and Berlin.

Netanyahu to ministers:

No meetings with US officials until PM is invited to White House

'Following the humiliation of Smotrich's visit, that's not such a bad idea,' responds Yair Lapid.

'Incapacitation Law' approved in first reading in the Knesset

The law would prevent the Attorney General from declaring that a Prime Minister is unfit for office.

Uproar in Likud: Rein in Ben-Gvir, we could go to the opposition

Likud MKs tell PM coalition is losing the argument on the judicial reforms, needs to moderate reforms and deal with right-wing minister.

Channel 13 News poll

40% of the public: No to firing Ben Gvir

58% of Yesh Atid voters support joining the government, 66% of National Unity voters support a similar move by Gantz.

Netanyahu: Those who try to attack us will pay the price

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows home of Tel Aviv terrorist will be demolished, salutes soldiers who eliminated terrorists near Kedumim.

Under the radar:

Netanyahu and his wife receive VIP tour of the Colosseum

The tour did not appear in the PM's itinerary, likely so as not to convey a sense of "disconnect" from the mass demonstrations in Israel.

Netanyahu:

We will assist Israeli companies affected by SVB collapse

PM Netanyahu relates to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. "Israeli economy is stable, finds expression in this crisis as well"

Netanyahu to Iranian nation:

We stand with you, be strong

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a special exclusive interview to Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition

Report:

Coalition to water down judicial reform, even without talks

Sources say Netanyahu and Levin spoke and the PM expressed his desire for a compromise on the judicial reform.

Netanyahu to Italian PM:

'There's room here for enormous collaboration and improvement'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, suggests cooperation on a number of fields.

Senior Israeli official:

'Saudi-Iran agreement began during previous government's term'

Senior Israeli official says Saudi Arabia recognized a weakness in the West, leading the way for its agreement with Iran.

Rome:

Netanyahu meets with Italian executives on Israeli innovations

PM attends forum of Italian senior executives, talks Israeli tech, including drought solutions, digital health and cybersecurity.

Jewish Democrats to Israel:

'Suspend the judicial reform'

More than a dozen Jewish House Democrats send letter to Netanyahu, Herzog and Lapid, urge compromise on judicial reform.

After learning of attack:

Hatikvah sung at synagogue in Rome

Netanyahu informed Jewish representatives in Rome about the attack in Tel Aviv and sang Israel's national anthem with them. Watch.

Netanyahu informed of shooting while at Rome synagogue

Rome Jewish congregation sings Hatikvah after learning from PM Netanyahu of terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu: Opposition plunging country into anarchy

PM says upon departing for Italy that the coalition's efforts to negotiate an agreement on the judicial reforms have all been rebuffed.

US Secretary of Defense in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Prime Minister meets with top US security official after managing to bypass protesters en route to Ben Gurion Airport.

Netanyahu to take off for Rome on Thursday

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara will spend the weekend in Italy. PM will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during the visit.

Sen. Tom Cotton slams Democrats’ attacks against Netanyahu

Arkansas senator denounces Democratic Party's extreme accusations against PM Netanyahu which he shows have been going on for 25 years.

Italian translator refuses to translate for Netanyahu in Rome

Translator Olga Dalia Padua says 'my children won't forgive me' if she agreed to translate for Israeli PM at Rome synagogue this weekend.

After prolonged stalemate:

Israeli youth trips to Poland return

Netanyahu welcomes the move: Know from whence you came and where you are going.

Netanyahu:

'These operations are of immense value'

Netanyahu speaks to defense officials following Jenin operation in which four terrorists were eliminated.

Netanyahu to Likud ministers:

'This is the time to calm the spirits, not inflame them'

Prime Minister opposes the statement of Minister Shlomo Karhi, who called on those threatening to refuse orders to "go to hell".

Report:

Netanyahu to arrive at airport by helicopter to avoid protestors

'Day of Disruption' on Thursday to include Israel's national airport as PM leaves for Italy.

PM holds off on deciding

Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand resolution to Evyatar saga

Netanyahu holds discussion on the question of Evyatar. Defense Minister and Chief of Staff oppose implementation of agreement at this time.

Netanyahu: IDF refusals threaten foundation of our existence

PM slams soldiers who refuse to report for duty at reading of Book of Esther at Border Police base.

Lapid:

'Stop the legislation now, and we'll go to the President'

Opposition leader urges the government to stop the legislative process of the judicial reform in favor of negotiations.

Netanyahu to IAEA Director:

'Are we permitted to defend ourselves?'

PM responds to IAEA director Rafael Grossi's claim an attack on Iran's nuclear program would violate international law.

Netanyahu responds to Nides

'Foreign diplomats also make mistakes'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relates to Smotrich’s clarification of comments on Huwara: Important to tone down the rhetoric.

Op-ed: From Jabotinsky through to Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu shares the same hatred bestowed on Menachem Begin. Op-ed.

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu will tear the Likud apart'

Former Justice Minister: We are expecting a pause in the legislation in order to promote dialogue, but the government is not slowing down.

Op-ed:

If not Bibi…Who?

Somebody has to even the score against his haughty overly righteous detractors. I’ll serve as the sacrifice. Op-ed.

Shooting victims' sister begs PM: Give us back our security

16-year-old Rachel Yaniv, the younger sister of Hillel and Yagel, describes terrible security situation of residents as PM pays shiva call.

Report:

Netanyahu almost suspended judicial reform legislation

PM reportedly was going to agree to freeze bills for up to ten days yesterday, relented when Justice Minister Levin threatened to resign.

Netanyahu: We won't accept riots in Huwara or in Tel Aviv

PM responds to violence at protests today, says opponents of the 2005 Disengagement did not cross the 'red lines' today's protestors did.

Step towards negotiations?

Netanyahu to deliver statement on judicial reforms this evening

President Herzog calls again for talks for a broad consensus on judicial reforms, says now could be a 'defining constitutional moment.'

Ben-Gvir excluded from meeting on security situation

National Security Minister promised by PM Netanyahu he will be invited to future meetings after not being invited to Sunday's meeting.

Netanyahu:

'We established a strong right-wing govt. which will last'

Likud official dismisses concerns of state of coalition following several resignations, disputes over coalition agreement promises.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

PM at opposition-called '40 signatures debate' in the Knesset: There is one way to lower the flames, to start talking.

PM calls for restraint as Jews, Arabs clash at site of attack

Israeli protesters set fires in Arab village where two Jews were murdered, as PM calls on citizens not to take the law into their own hands.

Ben-Gvir:

'Netanyahu trying to bury death penalty for terrorists bill'

Likud seeks to remove death penalty bill from Ministerial Committee for Legislation agenda ahead of Ramadan.

Oman opens airpsace to Israel:

Netanyahu: Israel is now main transit point between Asia and EU

PM: 'This is a day of great news for Israeli aviation, the skies are no longer the limit.'

Netanyahu commends IDF:

'Whoever tries to harm us will bear the responsibility'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the IDF operation in Shechem and airstrikes in Gaza.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tom Cotton, Congressional delegations

PM holds series of diplomatic meetings, including with bipartisan Congressional delegation and Democratic Congressional delegation.

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

Netanyahu:

'I'll do everything in my power to stop Iran from getting nukes'

PM says stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons in interests of the entire world, not just Israel.

Report:

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

A-G reportedly forced to request 5th delay in submitting State's response to appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister.

Netanyahu: It's time to talk

Lapid accuses PM of lying after Netanyahu issues public call for negotiations on judicial reforms, demands legislation be halted.

Report:

Netanyahu pressing security chiefs to rein in Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

'Netanyahu is helpless in the face of Ben-Gvir's and Smotrich's demands.'

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

Netanyahu: Protest leaders speak of values but trample democracy

PM condemns protestors who blocked MKs from leaving their homes, including MK with child with special needs.

Judicial Reform:

Netanyahu tells foreign powers to 'respect our democracy'

After US Ambassador Nides urges Israel to 'pump the brakes' on judicial reform, Netanyahu rejects foreign intervention in Israeli affairs.

Netanyahu: Israel approaching 'quantum leap' with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister lays out vision of train system linking Israel to Saudi Arabia via Jordan.

Report:

Israel agrees to freeze settlement construction

Netanyahu government and Palestinian Authority reportedly reached deal, under heavy US pressure, to freeze 'unilateral' steps for months.

Ben-Gvir to lead anti-incitement task force

PM Netanyahu announces National Security Minister to head team to combat the incitement which led to recent terrorist murders.

Blinken to Netanyahu:

'Urgent need to take steps to restore calm'

US Secretary of State reiterates support for two-state solution in conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.