Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.

Minister Dichter admits:

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

PM's attorney:

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Supreme Court holds hearing on petition

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Movement reached out to Prime Minister due to reports of a potential agreement with Saudis that would involve a delay of sovereignty.

Likud officials:

'The protests caused more damages than the BDS movement'

Likud officials respond to criticism that Netanyahu only gives interviews to international media outlets.

Netanyahu to NBC News:

'I hope Supreme Court doesn't strike down Basic Law amendments'

In an interview with NBC News, PM Benjamin Netanyahu discusses warnings of civil war, Supreme Court activism, and the threats by reservists.

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Anti-reform protests are meant to undemine elected government'

The Israeli Prime Minister told Mark Levin that the opposition is being 'held hostage by an extreme minority.'

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

MK Ram Ben Barak on reasonableness cause: Anyone who cancels the reasonableness cause is someone who plans to do unreasonable things.

Netanyahu:

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

PM says govt. making efforts to reach agreements with opposition on judicial reform, expresses optimism on prospect of Saudi normalization.

Lapid:

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

Opposition chairman claims that the intervention of the two ministers prevented a compromise that had already been reached.

White House:

'We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting'

White House Press Secretary won't confirm location of meeting between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to meet later this year.

Netanyahu to NPR:

'I won't remove A-G, but will reappoint Deri as minister'

Prime Minister says a dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara "is not even on the table".

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Court overturning judicial reform? I hope we don't get to that'

Prime Minister speaks to Wolf Blitzer, won't say if he would abide by Supreme Court ruling striking down the reasonableness standard law.

Netanyahu to ABC: We have the most activist court in the world

PM defends judicial reforms in interview with US television, calls 'recent bill a 'minor correction.

'Similar to the KKK'

Fmr. Mossad Chief attacks Netanyahu: 'Friend of racist parties'

Former Mossad Chief Tamir Pardo claimed that the Prime Minister destroyed the Mossad and the IDF.

Netanyahu's Tisha B'Av message: We can reach agreements

PM says he is working to reach agreements on the judicial reform issue in tweet ahead of Tisha B'Av fast.

'They speak candidly':

WH press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked whether Biden believes Netanyahu: They had a candid conversation.

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

PM, Finance Minister say economy is strong after US credit agencies express concern

PM Netanyahu:

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

'Fulfilling the will of the voters is absolutely not the end of democracy, but the essence of democracy,' PM Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

Upon return from US:

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

Herzog met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and National Unity leader Benny Gantz.

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.

Netanyahu:

'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Netanyahu published a video after undergoing a procedure to implant an artificial cardiac pacemaker.

Iranian regime:

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman links operation to give PM Netanyahu a pacemaker to controversy over judicial reform.

Doctors:

'Netanyahu's heart tests have been abnormal for years'

Medical officials report PM's EKG tests have had abnormalities for several years following operation to install pacemaker.

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Procedure successfully completed, Netanyahu will remain in the cardiology department for observation.

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Turkish President invites Prime Minister to a meeting next week in order to strengthen relations between the countries.

Former Mossad chief attacks:

'I hope Netanyahu answers in court'

Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo accuses Netanyahu of a coup, calls for him to be prosecuted for this.

Netanyahu:

'Refusing to serve endangers Israeli security and democracy'

PM Netanyahu addressed the nation about the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

Complaint filed against individual who threatened to kill PM

'We must stop this incitement to murder,' PM Netanyahu says.

Religious left-wing activist:

'Netanyahu, I simply hate you'

Left-wing activist Yaya Fink took to social media to deliver an unusually harsh tirade against the Prime Minister.

After Western Sahara recognition:

King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

King Mohammed VI writes to Netanyahu that "the visit will open up new possibilities for strengthening relations between our countries."

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Come back to negotiations on the reform'

Gantz call on PM to restart discussions on a compromise regarding the reasonableness doctrine.

Supreme Court to debate petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu

Supreme Court to hear petition seeking to disqualify Netanyahu on September 12, seeks clarifications from Attorney General.

Coalition hails President's 'important speech' to Congress

Netanyahu, Lapid praise President Herzog for his defense of Israeli democracy in Washington today.

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

Report:

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

Sources say Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that there would be no new construction in Judea and Samaria until the end of the year.

Barak to Herzog: Tell Biden about the radicals in the government

The former prime minister called on Herzog to talk tell President Biden about, 'repeat offenders serving as ministers.'

Top White House official:

'Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year'

US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.

White House:

'Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about settlement growth'

White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.

Finally:

Biden invites Netanyahu for meeting in the US

In phone conversation, US President finally invites Israeli PM to meet him after not inviting him for all of 2023.

Report:

Biden to call Netanyahu today

Leaders to discuss Israel's judicial reform legislation ahead of Biden's meeting with President Herzog.

PM Netanyahu:

'Unthinkable' for group in military to threaten elected gov't

PM Netanyahu: 'In a democracy, the military is subject to the government, in a military regime, the government is subject to the army.'

43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute indicates that only 23% of the respondents took part in protests against the legal reform.

Olmert to Biden: Take action against Netanyahu's government

Olmert called on the US to downgrade relations with Israel: 'The violent group that supports Netanyahu should know what price it will pay.'

Netanyahu to Amb. Herzog:

'You should've done more to get me invited to White House'

PM reportedly outraged with Israel's Ambassador in Washington over his perceived lack of action in securing invitation to meet Biden.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'More urgent matters to tend to than judicial reform'

Benny Gantz listed several issues that he claims the Prime Minister should be advancing instead of the reform legislation.

Netanyahu released from hospital, 'his heart is healthy'

PM underwent a series of comprehensive tests that are including an electronic heart examination, which all returned normal.

A-G opposes petition to disqualify Netanyahu from being PM

Attorney General Baharav-Miara submits position on petition to Supreme Court seeking to remove PM from office over conflict of interest.

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, cabinet meting pushed off to tomorrow.

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

PM feeling "very good" after being treated for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, receives heartrate monitor implant.

McCarthy, Pence send Netanyahu well wishes

House Speaker and Former Vice President wish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a speedy recovery following his hospitalization.

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

PM Netanyahu thanks public for their concern, asks Israelis to 'spend less time in the sun, drink more water.'

In northern Israel:

Netanyahu's convoy encounters Arab demonstration

Netanyahu's convoy encounters demonstration near Fureidis, where a local man was murdered. Demonstrators asked to clear the road.

Netanyahu:

'Today antisemitism is anti-Zionism'

PM explains in interview with podcast Lex Fridman why he does not see a difference between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

Netanyahu:

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

PM Netanyahu condemns Sweden's decision to allow burning of Jewish Bibles. 'We must respect the holy books of all religions.'

Former Deputy A-G:

'Netanyahu's trial must end with a plea agreement'

Former Deputy Attorney General Raz Nizri says reasonableness doctrine should be reduced, but the proposed legislation is too extreme.

Ahead of US trip:

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss a host of issues, chief among them the Iranian nuclear threat and Iran's activities to destabilize the region.