Benjamin Netanyahu

Coalition negotiations:

Likud and Shas agree on roles in new government

Shas will receive the ministries of the Interior, Health, Religious Services, Welfare.

Netanyahu tells Gafni: It's your fault we don't have a govt. yet

Differences between Likud, UTJ remain unresolved as PM-designate has heated conversation with MK Moshe Gafni.

Smotrich:

'Netanyahu fully backs dissolution of the Civil Administration'

Religious Zionism party chairman speaks of unexpected difficulties in the coalition negotiations.

Winds of change

French ambassador vs new coalition: Region will be more violent

The ambassador was angered by a diplomatic incident in which consulate personnel were not allowed into Israel through Bethlehem crossing.

MK Danny Danon:

'I will refuse an offer to be a minister in a rotation'

MK Danny Danon: If they offer me to be a minister for a two-year period, I will refuse.

Netanyahu to ask for more time to form government

President to ask PM-designate about progress in coalition negotiations, why agreements with haredi parties delayed.

Justice Minister to president: Don't extend Netanyahu's mandate

Gideon Sa'ar, Justice Minister and former Likud lawmaker, presses President Herzog not to grant Netanyahu extension to form government.

Netanyahu to haredim:

'In reality, Mansour Abbas only received two billion shekels'

Sources say Netanyahu told UTJ that Ra'am chairman only received a small portion of what he was promised. Likud denies.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz spreading 'lies and fear-mongering'

PM-designate responds to criticisms of his incoming government and the coalition deals he signed.

Lapid to Likud: Cancel deal with Avi Maoz

Outgoing PM to incoming PM: You call what I've said seditious? You ain't seen nothing yet.

Bahraini Foreign Minister:

'We're truly looking forward to working with Netanyahu'

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latef Al Zayani says Netanyahu believes in peace.

Bitan in message to Netanyahu:

'The problems will come from the other parties, not from me'

MK David Bitan: Likud made a mistake by giving Avi Maoz authority over 2 billion shekels.

NBC News Interview:

Netanyahu chides Trump, vows to defend LGBT rights

Prime Minister-designate rips Donald Trump for meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, pushes back on criticism of his conservative allies

Ben Gvir: I didn't get into politics for this

Otzma Yehudit chairman claims that the Likud went back on promises to change rules of engagement and promote immunity for soldiers.

Bitan criticizes Netanyahu:

'Likud gave Smotrich everything he wanted'

MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party, says he is not looking after the members of the Likud.

Netanyahu blasts Lapid:

'He's trying to incite a rebellion among officers and mayors'

Netanyahu blasts Lapid over letter calling not to cooperate with MK Avi Maoz. Lapid: I won't receive lessons in democracy from you.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich government is a disaster'

Ra'am chairman completely rules out the possibility of joining a coalition with the Likud.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem pride parade will not be cancelled

Netanyahu pushes back on MK Avi Maoz's promise to cancel the LGBT parade in Jerusalem: 'Pride Parade will continue.'

Zelenskyy:

'Netanyahu certainly can help us with air defense systems'

Ukrainian President urges Netanyahu to do everything in his power to save as many Ukrainians as possible.

Netanyahu:

Trump made a mistake meeting antisemites, hope it's not repeated

PM-designate says his govt. will not threaten rule of law or rights of minorities. "This Israel is not going to be governed by Talmudic law"

Netanyahu's unusual request from the Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister-designate requests that all the drivers of the Prime Minister's convoy who worked with Bennett and Lapid be replaced.

Netanyahu to seek more time to form government

PM-designate to ask for 2-week extension with 12 days to go to form a government.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Netanyahu opposed any reform in the judicial system'

Outgoing Interior Minister: Netanyahu always preferred a government with the left.

"On the verge of an agreement"

Further progress made between Likud, Religious Zionist parties

Likud and Religious Zionist parties say they made progress in negotiations and are close to signing an agreement.

Deal in sight?

Netanyahu to meet with Smotrich Monday as talks progress

After progress made in negotiations with Religious Zionist Party, Likud officials optimistic coalition agreement may be signed soon.

"Positive atmosphere"

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet, make progress

Likud says the meeting was held in a good atmosphere and the sides will meet again on Monday.

Palestinian Authority:

'Agreements with fascists like Ben Gvir could hurt peace talks'

PA blasts coalition agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit: A potentially catastrophic impact.

Otzma Yehudit:

There is progress, but we have not yet signed with the Likud

Ben Gvir's party says some issues have been agreed upon but there are ideological differences that have not yet been resolved.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir meet: Still little progress on coalition

Netanyahu offers Otzma Yehudit leader development of periphery without the ministry, Ben-Gvir demands welfare portfolio.

Netanyahu and Deri aim for coalition agreement Wednesday night

PM-designate Netanyahu and Shas chief Deri meet, aiming to sign coalition agreement on Wednesday night.

UTJ MK:

'Likud isn't taking us seriously because we don't issue threats'

MK Yaakov Asher: There will be major changes when it comes to housing in the new government. We will all stand behind Rabbi Goldknopf.

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Netanyahu congratulates Saudis over World Cup victory

Likud chairman speaks to Saudi blogger and Israel fan Mohammed Saud, after Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina in the World Cup.

Netanyahu speaks with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed

Ahmed, who has had good relationship with Netanyahu, congratulates Israeli PM-designate on his election victory.

Op-ed:

Netanyahu did not win the elections

Without Religious Zionism's jump in votes to 14 seats, Bibi’s 32 would have been another dreadful loss, like the previous four. Op-ed.

Ehud Olmert ordered to pay 97,500 shekels to Netanyahu family

Netanyahu wins lawsuit against former prime minister Ehud Olmert, who claimed the Netanyahu family were 'irreparably mentally ill."

Republican Jewish Coalition

Netanyahu: PA doesn't want peace, but a state instead of Israel

PM-designate addresses Republican Jewish Coalition, says disagreements with Biden Administration 'within the family.'

Bitan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'The Likud is not a one-man party'

MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party: If Bibi wants to behave the way he behaved towards Sa'ar - that is his problem.

Netanyahu to participate in Republican Jewish event

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to speak alongside prominent Republicans at annual Republican Jewish Coalition conference.

Poll:

Public thinks Deri, Smotrich not suitable for Finance, Defense

Israeli public not thrilled with Shas chairman as Finance Minister and Religious Zionism chairman as Defense Minister.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

Appoint Smotrich to position of Defense Minister

MK Ben-Gvir calls for MK Smotrich to be given Defense Ministry, says move will allow right-wing policies. 'His demand is legitimate.'

This is the compromise deal Netanyahu and Deri offered

It is not yet clear if Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu will succeed in forming a government by the middle of next week.

Palestinian Authority:

'Netanyahu-Ben Gvir agreement contradicts international law'

PA chairman's spokesman says that the "settlement" is illegal whether Netanyahu is in power or not.

Can Trump revive US-Israel relations?

Can Trump bring back the long-standing friendship after four years of Democrat rule?

Netanyahu sets deadline for forming government

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu sets middle of next week as deadline for swearing in new government.

Netanyahu trying to sow division between Smotrich, Ben-Gvir?

After encouraging the two to run together, Netanyahu is now negotiating separately with the two - and accepting some of Ben-Gvir's demands.

Zelenskyy:

'Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems'

Ukrainian President claims PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu promised to consider his request to receive an air defense system.

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US Amb. warns Netanyahu against making Smotrich Defense Minister

Ambassador Tom Nides tells Netanyahu appointment of defense minister should take Israel's 'intimate' relationship with US into account.

Likud's promises to Otzma Yehudit

Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir young settlements will be regulated within 60 days, Homesh Yeshiva to be fully legalized.

Netanyahu to Smotrich:

Because of me you united with Ben-Gvir and have 14 seats

Details of contentious meeting between PM-designate, Religious Zionism party revealed. Smotrich: Because of me Silman left the coalition.

Coalition negotiations remain deadlocked over portfolios

PM-designate meets Shas chairman Deri for 20 minutes. 'A little patience, and with G-d's help we will establish a right-wing government.'

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Netanyahu in talks with Lapid, Gantz for unity government

While the Likud negotiates with right-wing parties, Netanyahu is reportedly maintaining alternate track with center-left parties.

Likud cancels planned coalition talks with right-wing partners

After contentious meeting between Netanyahu and Smotrich, Likud announces it has nixed meetings Wednesday with UTJ, Religious Zionist Party.

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Biden admin. pressuring Netanyahu not to appoint Smotrich as DM

White House sending clear message to incoming Israeli prime minister that US does not support Smotrich as defense minister, journalist says.

Will Arab allies abandon Israel over right-wing government?

A strategic expert from Tel Aviv University says Netanyahu may become a 'balancing act' between the Right and the Arab world.

Netanyahu launches his book:

'Not every person gets to be eulogized three times'

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu participates in event to launch his book, "Bibi: My Story".

Coalition negotiations:

Aryeh Deri to be Defense Minister?

PM-designate Netanyahu reportedly asks Shas chairman to take defense portfolio to Smotrich can become Finance Minister.

Fury in Likud:

Former ambassador set to be appointed Foreign Min.?

'If Netanyahu appoints Ron Dermer to the Foreign Ministry, he will be deriding Likud voters.'

Netanyahu speaks to Bahraini Crown Prince

Likud chairman speaks to Crown Prince of Bahrain: We agreed to strengthen relations between the countries.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him'

PA chairman says he will have to deal with Netanyahu even though he believes Netanyahu is not interested in making peace.

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